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International Country Code:
CH
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Time Zone:
UTC/GMT +02:00
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Currency:
Swiss franc (CHF)
Validation of European Patent
from
158.00
Detailed information related to the European Patent.
European Patent application is automatically considered to be a granted national patent in Switzerland. Therefore, Validation is not required.
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Representation by a patent attorney
It is not obligatory to assign a Swiss registered attorney. However, it is highly recommended to appoint a local Swiss attorney as an "Address for Service" for receiving, interpreting, and handling any communication from the Swiss Patent Office on behalf of the applicant.
In order to maintain a European patent in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland are available in the fee calculator.
The above information was verified on 20.03.2024
Please contact us if the above information is not in conformity with Swiss IP Laws