e-form

Application for First Renewal (or Restoration and First Renewal) of a European Patent drawn up in the English Language

WARNING to all applicants - Any false statements, misrepresentation or concealment of material fact on this form or any document presented in support of this application may be grounds for criminal prosecution.

INFORMATION PROTECTED – The Commerce Department within the Ministry for the Economy, European Funds and Lands, collects and processes the personal data provided in this application to carry out its lawful functions under the Patents & Designs Act [Cap. 417].

All personal data is collected and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 and all current Data Protection legislation, the Patents & Designs Act [Cap. 417] and the Data Privacy Policy of the Department, a copy of which is available on our website.

Personal data provided in this application will only be shared with third parties according to the law.

European Patent Number

Filing Date of European Patent

Date of Publication of Grant of European Patent

Title of invention of European Patent

Renewal Delayed Renewal

Restoration

Due Date

Annuity

Due Date

Annuity

Due Date

Annuity

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Patent No.:

Receipt No.& Date:

Filing Date:

Amount Paid:

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In case the proprietor is a non-EU resident, application need be submitted via a European attorney

Full Name

Address

Postcode

Country

Telephone Number

Mobile Number

E-Mail

Full Name

Address

Postcode

Country

Telephone Number

Mobile Number

E-Mail

Required documents to be submitted with the application:

- A copy of the decision to grant issued by the European Patent Office (EPO); or

- A copy of the front page of the published patent;

By means of this application, I am hereby applying for the renewal or restoration of a European Patent. I confirm that the data I am supplying in this application is correct. I hereby give my consent to the Commerce Department to process and record the personal information which I am providing in this application and to exchange this information with third parties, as necessary, in order to process this application and as permitted by Maltese Law.

I fully understand that:

- by opting out my application cannot be processed;

- authorised personnel who are processing this application may have access to the information provided in this form for the purpose specified in this application;

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- information in this application form will be published by the Commerce Department and is therefore accessible to the public;

- edited information, that would not identify me, may be used for statistical purposes.

I know that I am entitled to see the information related to me, should I ask for it in writing.

I am aware that for the purposes of the Data Protection Act, the Data Controller is the Director General, Commerce Department, as the Comptroller of Industrial Property

Please choose method of payment

Bank Transfer

Cheque

Patent Maintenance Renewal Fees

before the expiration of the 2nd year from the filing date, in respect of the 3rd year - €34.94

before the expiration of the 3rd year from the filing date, in respect of the 4th year - €46.59

before the expiration of the 4th year from the filing date, in respect of the 5th year - €58.23

before the expiration of the 5th year from the filing date, in respect of the 6th year - €69.88

before the expiration of the 6th year from the filing date, in respect of the 7th year - €81.53

before the expiration of the 7th year from the filing date, in respect of the 8th year - €93.17

before the expiration of the 8th year from the filing date, in respect of the 9th year - €104.82

before the expiration of the 9th year from the filing date, in respect of the 10th year - €116.47

before the expiration of the 10th year from the filing date, in respect of the 11th year - €128.12

before the expiration of the 11th year from the filing date, in respect of the 12th year - €139.76

before the expiration of the 12th year from the filing date, in respect of the 13th year - €141.41

before the expiration of the 13th year from the filing date, in respect of the 14th year - €163.06

before the expiration of the 14th year from the filing date, in respect of the 15th year - €174.10

before the expiration of the 15th year from the filing date, in respect of the 16th year - €186.35

before the expiration of the 16th year from the filing date, in respect of the 17th year - €198.00

before the expiration of the 17th year from the filing date, in respect of the 18th year - €209.64

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before the expiration of the 18th year from the filing date, in respect of the 19th year - €221.29

before the expiration of the 19th year from the filing date, in respect of the 20th year - €232.94

Patent Surcharge, where maintenance fee is paid

within 1 month from due date - €11.65

within 2 month from due date - €16.31

within 3 month from due date - €23.29

within 4 month from due date - €32.61

within 5 month from due date - €44.26

within 6 month from due date - €58.23

Patent Restoration

Re-establishment of rights as a consequence of failure to comply with a time limit - €23.29

Notes:

This application will not be processed until payment has been received.

Payment can be effected via:

Bank transfer to: (preferred method)

Bank: Bank of Valletta
Account number: 40018101689 (charges to be incurred by sender)
IBAN: MT58VALL22013000000040018101689
BIC Code: VALL MTMT
Account Name: Commerce

NB. Please insert the Patent Number in the bank's comments section when affecting payment.

By Post:

Cheques payable to "CIP" and sent to:
Commerce Department, Lascaris Bastions, Daħlet Ġnien is-Sultan, Valletta, VLT 1933, Malta

Warning: misleading invoices

It has come to the attention of the Commerce Department that local Trademark applicants are receiving invitations to pay fees that do not originate from the Industrial Property Registrations Directorate within the Commerce Department and which are unrelated to the processing of Trademark applications carried out by this office. If you receive an unsolicited invitation regarding renewal, publication, transfer or any other procedure in connection with your Trademark registration, DO NOT PAY IT until you have checked carefully to see what services are being offered and whether the source is official. You are advised to be aware of such invitations and where in doubt kindly contact this office on: 2569 0340.

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