1 Which supporting documents must be filed?

- original or certified copy of the substantiating document, or

- private agreement between the parties, or joint declaration by the parties confirming the assignment or agreement, or

- more rarely, acknowledgement or confirmation of the transfer by the transferor and separate declaration of acceptance or confirmation by the transferee

Art. 53 PL

Art. 23 Decr.

as under 1.

2 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

No

Patentees with residence/place of business within the European Union must appoint a national professional representative only if they want "to exercise the rights derived from the patent".

Art. 83(4) PL

Yes

3 Must a form be used?

Yes

No

4 Special fee payable?

EUR 7 per patent

EUR 7 per patent mortgaged

5 Entries and data recorded in the register

Identity of assignee and date of his declaration

Entry in the register has legal effect, except in the case of death.

Identity of the mortgagee; mortgage term

Licence: exclusive or non-exclusive; sub-licence

Art. 23 Decr.

6 Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 61 EPC recognised?

Yes

A copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) is required.

7 Special features

Publication in the "Mémorial"

Documents are also accepted in English and German.

Art. 2 Decr.