WHAT IS EUROPEAN PATENT validation?

The European patent is usually granted within 3-4 years from filing. The grant fee has to be paid and the final version of the claims need to be translated to all three official languages (EN, DE, FR) and submitted during this period of time.

Once the mention of the grant is published in the Bulletin, the European patent has to be validated in each of the designated states within a specific time limit to retain its protective effect and be enforceable against infringers. This is the stage where Pintz & Partners LLC can help you with its online EP validation services. 

You only need to select those countries where you would like to validate your EPO-granted European patent. In some contracting states, the patent owner will have to file a translation of the specification in an official language of the national patent office. Depending on the relevant national law, the applicant may also have to pay fees to the national patent office. If you ask for our help in this stage, every necessary step will be handled by our highly experienced patent firm.

validation deadline

The validation request along with the required translation has to be submitted to the national offices within three months from the publication of the grant. In certain countries, the European patent can still be validated for an extra fee for a timeframe of an additional 3-6 months.

process of european patent validation