1 Which supporting documents must be filed?

either the original or a copy of the document containing the declaration of transfer by the proprietor and declaration of acceptance by the assignee

Art. 64, 65 PA

Original or a copy of the licence agreement, or an accepted testamentary disposition

Art. 56 PA

2 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

No

No

3 Must a form be used?

No

No

4 Special fee payable?

EUR 27

Art. 64(1) PA

Art. 8(2) PR

EUR 27

Art. 56(2) PA

Art. 8(2) PR

5 Entries and data recorded in the register

Any special stipulations made in respect of the transfer

Transfer confers substantive rights.

Transfer by assignment shall take effect vis-à-vis third parties only after its entry in the register.

Art. 64, 65 PA

Licence (how created, sub-licence)

A licence established by an agreement or testamentary disposition shall take effect vis-à-vis third parties only after its entry in the register.

Art. 56(2) PA

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

Yes

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

7 Special features

Documents are accepted in Dutch, English, French and German.