I. Requirements for Slovenia after EP grant
I.1 Translation requirements
A translation of the claims into Slovene must be supplied under the conditions provided for in Art. 65(1) EPC.
I.2 Professional representative
No (provided an address for correspondence in Slovenia is given).
For other requests or acts before SIPO, an authorized professional representative, registered at the SIPO, is mandatory.
I.3 Period for filing the translation
3 months after the date on which the mention of the grant of the EP or the decision to maintain the patent as amended is published in the European Patent Bulletin.
I.4 Office fee
EUR 100 (Publication fee)
II. Double-patenting allowed?
No; to the extent that it protects the same invention, the national patent ceases to have effect from 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.
III. Territory
Territory of the Republic of Slovenia
IV. Useful links:
EP: National Law relating to EPC, X. Miscellaneous, Slovenia (epo.org)
International: PCT Applicant’s Guide Slovenia – Valid as from 15 Sep 2023 (wipo.int)