Italy
Supported patent filings

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).

Recommended Agents

Jacobacci & Partners S.p.A

European Validation

Founded in 1872, Jacobacci & Partners is currently leading the way in the field of intellectual property.

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PRAXI Intellectual Property

European Validation

PCT National Phase Entry

Direct Filing

PRAXI Intellectual Property is an Industrial and Intellectual Property consultancy affiliated with PRAXI SpA, an Italian management consulting firm established in 1966. 

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