The filing period of the Swedish patent application claiming priority is 12 months from the priority date. ? If the application is not submitted within the period of 12 months, the priority can still be claimed within 2 months after the expiration of the period. ? The related expenses for restoration shall be paid at the same time as the application fee.
Swedish patent application requirements
Swedish patent applications can be submitted in Swedish or English. ? If the application materials are submitted in other languages, Swedish or English translation shall be provided within 2 months from the date of application. ? If the application materials are submitted in English, the Swedish translation of the claim shall be submitted at the time of authorization.
To submit an application in Sweden and determine the application date, the following documents must be provided:
-? Information of the applicant and inventor;
-? Patent specifications and claims in any language;
-? The official fee for the application.
A certified copy of the priority document shall be submitted to the Patent Office within 16 months from the priority date or within 4 months from the application date (whichever is later). ? No need to translate into Swedish.
The power of attorney does not require authentication. ? The power of attorney can be submitted within 1 month from the date of application. ? Original or certified copy is required.
Swedish patent application review
Patent examination in Sweden includes formal examination and substantive examination. ? The substantive examination of Swedish patent application begins automatically. ? There is no need to submit a specific request.
Novel grace period
Swedish patent law has no grace period for novelty.
Authorization, validity period and maintenance fee
The payment period of the authorization fee is 2 months from the date of issuance of the authorization notice. ? The validity of Swedish patents is 20 years from the date of application. ? The annual fee for the first year can be paid in the third year from the date of application. ? It should be paid at the beginning of the third year, which is applicable to the patent in application. ? Thereafter, the annual fee shall be paid before the last day of the month where the application date is located. ? You can pay an annual fee after the deadline, and you need to pay a late fee of 20% within 6 months after the deadline.
Registration process time
In Sweden, the average time from filing an application to granting a patent is 1 year.
utility model
Swedish law does not protect utility model patents.
Patent lawyer's agent
Foreign applicants need to entrust a registered Swedish patent agent to handle registration-related matters.