1 Which supporting documents must be filed?

Written application, submission of copy of the instrument concerned (eg deed of transfer)

§§ 19, 20, 21 RPA

Written application and documents as under 1.

§§ 19, 20, 21 RPA

2 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

Yes, attorney at law, patent attorney authorised to practise before the SK Patent Office

§ 79(1) PA

3 Must a form be used?

No

4 Special fee payable?

SKK 800 per application

§ 2 Fees Law

SKK 500 per application for a licence

SKK 200 per application for a legal pledge

§ 2 Fees Law

5 Entries and data recorded in the register

Assignment and transfer of patent, other rights in rem, licences, entries relating to disputes and other entries

§ 26 RPA

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

Yes

7 Special features

Documents not submitted in the Slovak language must be accompanied by translations if so requested by the SK Patent Office.