1 Which supporting documents must be filed?

No documentation is needed if a request for change in the register is filed by a person who has been entered in the register as the owner of a right.

If the request is filed by another person, that person has to submit a statement that the owner consents to the requested change being entered in the register or, at his choice, any other document providing a legal basis for the requested change to be entered in the register.

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as under 1.

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2 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

Yes

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3 Must a form be used?

No, but recommended

4 Special fee payable?

SIT 7 000

5 Entries and data recorded in the register

Any change concerning a patent or owner of a right may be entered in the register, such as transfer of rights, licence, change of name or address, etc.

On request, transfer of rights or licence may, but need not, be entered in the register.

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

No

7 Special features

Supporting documents, when needed, are accepted in Slovenian, English, French and German. In case of doubt, SIPO may ask for a translation.

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Art. 11, 12 Reg. Rul.