1 Basis for conversion

Deemed withdrawal pursuant to Art. 77(5) EPC

The European patent application is withdrawn or deemed to be withdrawn, refused, or the European patent is revoked.

§ 61(1), (3) PA

2 Procedural steps to be taken

Payment of the filing fee, translation, fee for conversion SKK 600

§ 61(2) PA

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

3 months

§ 61(2) PA

4 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

Yes

§ 79(1) PA

5 Special features

European patent application may also be converted into an application for a utility model.

§ 61(5) PA