PATENT VALIDATION IN GREECE

Patent Validation in Greece

To have your European patent validated in Greece, you must do the following:

• Submit a Greek translation of the patent specification to the Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation (OBI) – within 3 months of the date of publication.
• Pay the administrative fee for the publication of the translation.
• If needed grant power of attorney authorising representation from a Greek attorney.
• Designate a representative in Greece who will take care of the documentation if you are a non-resident or if your business is located outside of Greece.
• Pay annual renewal fees in order to maintain your patent rights protected.