Italy
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European Validation
Deadline: 3 months (from the date of publication of mention of grant)
London Agreement? No
Official Language: Italian
Translations Required: Yes
Forms: Yes
PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 30 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: No
Language: Italian
Translation Extension: Yes*
Excess Claims Fee: Yes**
Examination Request: Automatically examined
Country Notes:

* The Italian translation can be submitted within two months from the filing date.


** In Italy, the excess claims fee is based on the application as published and it is therefore not possible to reduce claims fees by amendment at national phase entry. Any amendments made will incur additional translation costs.
Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: No
Language: Italian
Translation Extension: Yes*
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: No substantive examination
Country Notes:

* The Italian translation can be submitted within two months from the filing date.


• A certified copy of the Priority Document, with English translation if not in English, needs to be filed within six months from the application filing date.


• The application must be filed by the 12-month deadline; however, the translation may be filed up to two months thereafter (extension fee payable).

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