EUROPEAN PATENT VALIDATIONS IN MALTA

Procedure and Documentation Required 

 

In order to be in a position to prepare and file the required application form with the Malta Industrial Property Office to obtain the validation of a European Patent, we will require the following information and documents: 

 

(i) The full name, address and postcode of the applicant of the European Patent. 

 

(ii) The full name, address and postcode of each and every inventor mentioned in the European Patent. 

 

(iii) If the applicant and the inventor/s are different, an indication in whose name the national Maltese patent is to be issued would also be required (i.e. either in the name of the applicant or of the inventor/s). 

 

(iv) The number of the European Patent, filing date of the European Patent, date of publication of the grant of the European Patent, and title of the invention of the European Patent (this information is usually readily available online from the EPO). 

 

(v) A copy of the decision to grant the European Patent as issued by the EPO OR a copy of the front page of the published European Patent (if already available). 

 

(vi) An English language version of the European Patent documentation (a Maltese language translation is NOT required). If the patent documentation that was filed at the European level was not in the English language, a certified English language translation of the patent documentation will be required. This document (i.e. the English language version or English language translation) of the European Patent, together with the application to request the validation in Malta, must be filed with the Malta Industrial Property Office within three (3) months after the date on which the mention of the grant is published in the European Patent Bulletin (as required by Article 65 of the European Patent Convention). In the application form requesting the validation in Malta, an extension of not more than two (2) months may be requested to provide the English language version/translation of the European Patent. 

 

(vii) A Power of Attorney will also be required which is to be issued and drawn in our favour by the proprietor of the European Patent. This document needs to be simply signed and no notarization or legalization is required. 

 

Mamo TCV Advocates is in a position to assist with all the necessary formalities, particularly with the preparation and filing of the application form with the Malta Industrial Property Office (IPO) for the validation of a European Patent as well as liaising with the IPO on various other matters including annual renewals. For a complete outline of the fees and costs involved kindly contact us by sending an email to info@mamotcv.com.