Switzerland/Liechtenstein
Supported patent filings
European Validation
| Deadline: | N/A |
| London Agreement? | Yes |
| Official Language: | English, French, German and Italian; German (Liechtenstein) |
| Translations Required: | No |
| Forms: | Yes |
PCT National Phase Entry
| Deadline: | 30 months |
| Power of Attorney: | Yes |
| Assignments: | No |
| Language: | French, German or Italian |
| Translation Extension: | No |
| Excess Claims Fee: | No |
| Examination Request: | Deferred |
| Country Notes: |
Direct Filing
| Deadline: | 12 months |
| Power of Attorney: | Yes |
| Assignments: | No |
| Language: | French, German or Italian |
| Translation Extension: | No |
| Excess Claims Fee: | No |
| Examination Request: | Deferred |
| Country Notes: | • A certified copy of the Priority Document is required (with details needed at filing). No translation is required.
• The translation must be filed within sixteen months of the filing date or priority date. |
Recommended Agents
RWS
European Validation
Over the last 60 years, RWS has established itself as the world leader in translation and localization, intellectual property support solutions and life sciences language services. It is renowned for the high calibre of its in-house teams and the top-tier quality of services that it provides. Where legally possible, RWS works directly with patent offices but also has close contacts with local agents in the rare event that clients need to engage a local agent for post-validation work. RWS handles in excess of 53,000 European Patent validations per year.
Fiammenghi – Fiammenghi S.r.l.
European Validation
PCT National Phase Entry
Direct Filing
Fiammenghi – Fiammenghi was established in 1937 and has been managed by Avv. Carlo Fiammenghi and Dott.ssa Delfina Domenighetti since 1966. Now, Avv. Alessandro Fiammenghi, Avv. Eva Fiammenghi and Dott. Pietro Fiammenghi operate the business with passion and professionalism.. . Fiammenghi – Fiammenghi provides assistance for every step of a patent’s life: from preparation and filing of applications, through translations, to dealing with litigation, counterfeit cases and license agreements.. . The headquarters are based in Rome with two other offices in Naples (Nola) and Lugano, Switzerland. The firm is experienced in a variety of patent areas and specializes particularly in mechanics, electronics, information technology, chemistry, pharmaceutical and biological patents as well as trademarks and designs..