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International Country Code:
LI
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Time Zone:
UTC/GMT +02:00
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Currency:
Swiss franc (CHF)
Validation of European Patent
from
108.00
Detailed information related to the European Patent.
Switzerland & Liechtenstein are London Agreement countries and share an official language with the EPO. Therefore, a separate Validation request is not mandatory.
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Representation by a patent attorney
It is not obligatory to assign a registered attorney in Liechtenstein. However, foreign applicants are required to appoint a local Liechtenstein attorney as an "Address for Service" for receiving, interpreting, and handling any communication from the Swiss Intellectual Property Office on behalf of the applicant as Liechtenstein has no its own patent office.
In order to maintain a European patent in Liechtenstein, annual fees should be paid on the last day of the month containing the anniversary of the filing date each year starting from the 4th one. Annual fees can also be paid two months before the due date and three months from the due date without a surcharge. Patents in Liechtenstein may be renewed within six months after the due date by paying the extra fees.
The fees associated with validation of a European patent in Liechtenstein are available in the fee calculator.
The above information was verified on 15.06.2023
Please contact us if the above information is not in conformity with Liechtenstein IP Laws