European Patent Convention-EPC
It has been signed by the European countries with the aim of establishing a patent system and law among the member states. It is an autonomous organization independent of the European Union. Applications are made before the European Patent Office.
Who Can Apply for European Patent?
Any real or legal person can apply for a European Patent.
What is the Language of the European Patent Application?
Applications can be made in English, German and French.
What is required for the application?
• Description
• Request
• Technical Drawing
• Inventive feature
• Fee receipt
What Can Be Patented?
• Innovations
• Containing the inventive step
• Applicability to industry
When is the application publication published?
The European patent application is published 18 months after the filing date.
Annual Fees
In the 3rd year from the application date, the annual fee is paid to the European Patent Office.