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 The main criteria of review for the assignment of patent rights are:

• submission of form Π.3;
• payment of fee;
• assignment / transfer agreement which must include:
  • names and addresses of the parties;
  • reference to the patent for which the assignment is taking place;
  • assignment / merger date;
  • signatures of the parties.

Important notice: if the transfer date is within 9 months from the date that the patent is granted in EPO diploma, the EPO Form 2544 form which replaces the agreement may be accepted.

• in case where the agreement is not a true copy, it must be accompanied and certified by a Competent Authority as a true copy;
• certified translation of the agreement, if it is in a language other than Greek, either by a affidavit or by a sworn translator of the Republic of Cyprus;
• power of attorney (form Π.8) from the Assignee.

Most common reasons for rejection of forms

• failure to submit a transfer agreement or EPO form 2544;
• failure to submit the power of attorney by form Π.8 by the Assignee.

It is noted that in case of omission of completion / submission of the above data / documents, a relevant letter is sent for submission of the data that are missing within a specified period.

For further information regarding the relevant procedure, you may refer to the page Assignment of patents rights or merger of the owner.