# The Patents Rules 2007, Article 114: Translations in proceedings in relation to a European patent (UK)


(1) Where—
(a) proceedings are started before the comptroller in relation to a European patent (UK); and
(b) the specification of that patent was published in French or German,
the person who starts those proceedings shall file at the Patent Office a translation into English of the specification.
(2) But paragraph (1) shall not apply where—
(a) a translation into English of the specification has been filed under section 77(6); or
(b) the comptroller directs that a translation is unnecessary.
(3) Where, in the course of such proceedings, leave is given to amend the specification of the patent, the proprietor shall file at the Patent Office a translation of the amendment into the language in which the specification of the patent was published.
(4) This rule applies to making a request for an opinion under section 74A as it applies to proceedings started before the comptroller.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3291/article/114 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/patents-rules-2007/article-114
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