1 Which supporting documents must be filed?

Dated deed of transfer (original or certified copy) signed by the proprietor, together with a power of attorney for a national representative if the assignee has no residence or principal place of business in Sweden

An assignee having his residence or principal place of business in Sweden who has not appointed a representative, has to file a declaration of acceptance (original or certified copy).

§ 44 PA

§ 44 PD

§ 44 PA

§ 44 PD

§ 94 PA

§ 44 PD

2 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

Yes

No

No

3 Must a form be used?

No

No

No

4 Special fee payable?

SEK 300

SEK 300

SEK 500

5 Entries and data recorded in the register

Transfer of rights, licences, pledging

Registration of transfers and licences has a declaratory effect.

§ 44 PA

§ 44 PD

Registration of pledging has legal effect.

§ 95 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 also accepted in English, French or German.