I. Requirements for Ireland after EP grant
I.1 Translation requirements
No translation required
I.2 Professional representative
n/a
I.3 Period for filing the translation
n/a
I.4 Office fee
n/a
II. Double-patenting allowed?
To the extent that it protects the same invention, the Controller may revoke the national patent after the date on which
(a) the period for filing the notice of opposition to the European patent expires without such notice being filed, or
(b) the opposition proceedings are finally closed, the European patent having been maintained.
(c) the national patent is granted if such date falls after that provided for in (a) or (b).
III. Territory
Territory of Ireland
IV. Useful links
EP: National Law relating to EPC, X. Miscellaneous, Ireland (epo.org)
International: PCT Applicant’s Guide Ireland – Valid as from 15 Sep 2023 (wipo.int)
