1 Basis for conversion

Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(5) EPC

Art. 6 SO No. 10.427

2 Procedural steps to be taken

(a) Payment of

- national filing fee (EUR 22)

- priority fee (EUR 16 for the second and any additional priority)

(b) Filing of a French translation

SO (Fees)

3 Time limit for taking procedural steps referred to in column 2

3 months after receipt by the applicant of the communication for conversion. An additional time limit of 1 month from date of notification by the MC Patent Office will be granted subject to a 20% surcharge on the amounts due.

Art. 3 MD

4 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

The procedural steps referred to in column 2 may be taken by the applicant or his representative before the EPO. Appointment of a national representative for subsequent procedural acts is not required.

5 Special features

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