France
Supported patent filings

European Validation

Deadline:	N/A
London Agreement?	Yes
Official Language:	English, French and German
Translations Required:	No
Forms:	No

Direct Filing

Deadline:	12 months
Power of Attorney:	No
Assignments:	No*
Language:	French
Translation Extension:	No
Excess Claims Fee:	Yes
Examination Request:	Automatically examined
Country Notes:	* A simple copy of an assignment of the priority right is requested if the applicant of the French application is different to the applicant of the priority application. • Priority Document: Details needed at filing. An electronic simple copy of the Priority Document is required with a translation into French of the bibliographic data/cover page for any Priority Document in non-latin characters (JP, KR, CN, etc) or if requested by the French patent office in specific cases. • Small entity status: where all applicants can claim small entity status there is a reduction in filing and maintenance fees.

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