Poland
Supported patent filings

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

* Statement of entitlement required.
Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: No
Language: Polish
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Automatically examined
Country Notes:

• Certified copy of the Priority Document is required within three months of filing. A translation of the priority document is only required for non-convention languages and must be submitted within three months of filing.


• Information of the primary transfer of the right to patent is required at filing. The document evidencing the transfer is not required unless later requested by the IP Office.

Recommended Agents

Sulima, Grabowska, & Sierzputowska

European Validation

PCT National Phase Entry

Direct Filing

The Sulima, Grabowska & Sierzputowska firm offers not only extensive knowledge of Polish IP law and expertise handling cases before the Polish Patent Office, but also very high-quality technical translations. SGS is highly experienced in handling EP validations, including various formal aspects thereof, for example transfers of rights.

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JWP Patent & Trademark Attorneys

European Validation

JWP Patent & Trademark Attorneys is one of the top Polish IP law specialists, providing comprehensive and business-oriented assistance in the field of IP protection and litigation in Poland and Europe.

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