European Patent Validation in Cyprus – Procedure, Costs, and Renewal Fees

European Patent Validation in Cyprus – Procedure, Costs, and Renewal Fees

Are you a law firm or IP specialist seeking to validate a European patent in Cyprus?

At Christophi & Associates LLC, we offer full legal support for the validation and renewal of European patents in Cyprus, ensuring compliance with all formalities under Cyprus intellectual property law.

✅ How to Validate a European Patent in Cyprus

In order to enforce a European patent in Cyprus, it must be validated within three months from the date of publication of the grant in the European Patent Bulletin.

The following documents are required for the patent validation application in Cyprus:

• Power of Attorney (Form P.8) signed and stamped by the European patent proprietor;
• Copy of the granted European Patent, downloadable via Espacenet using the EP number;
• Full Greek translation of the granted patent specification;
• Affidavit confirming the accuracy of the translation;
• Application Form (Form P.17), completed and filed by our office.

Our Cyprus law firm handles the entire validation process, including the preparation, filing, and liaison with local authorities.

💶 Fees for Validating a European Patent in Cyprus

• Official filing fee (Form P.17): €100
• Professional fee for validation: €600 + VAT
• Translation and affidavit costs: Provided upon request, based on language and page count.

We ensure accurate translation, correct filing, and timely submission to the Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.

🔄 Renewal of European Patents in Cyprus (Annual Patent Fees)

Once a European patent is validated in Cyprus, annual renewal (annuity) fees must be paid starting from the third year after the initial filing date.

Our firm provides complete renewal services, including reminders, payment processing, and official representation.

• Our professional fee per renewal: €300 + VAT (plus the applicable official renewal fee below)

💼 Official Patent Renewal Fees in Cyprus:

ℹ️ Important Information

• Renewal fees can be paid up to 3 months before the due date.
• Grace period of 6 months for late payments, with a 25% surcharge</strong per overdue month.
• Accepted payment methods: Bank transfer, cheque, cash, or via a local Registrar account.
• Non-payment leads to lapse of the patent and publication in the Cyprus Official Gazette.

👨‍⚖️ Why Choose Our Law Firm for Patent Services in Cyprus?

Christophi & Associates LLC is a Cyprus-based law firm with over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law, trusted by international law firms and IP specialists.

We provide:

• Timely and compliant European patent validations in Cyprus
• Transparent and competitive renewal management services
• Full support with translations, affidavits, and filings
• Efficient handling of cross-border patent matters

📩 Contact a Cyprus Patent Attorney

If you’re looking for reliable legal representation for European patent validation and renewal in Cyprus, get in touch with us for a quote.