Uncovering the secrets of patent application time and cost in Greece

In Greece, if all formal requirements are met, the time from filing an application to obtaining a patent is usually 14 to 16 months, as its law does not require substantive examination. According to current official regulations, the application fee varies depending on whether the application is simple or with a search report, which is 500 euros or 667 euros respectively. If the application contains more than 10 claims, the applicant should foresee higher fees.

Accelerated Path to Patent Application

The patent protection law in Greece provides applicants with the possibility to accelerate the patent examination process. Applicants can waive the delay in submitting the Greek translation and other supporting documents within four months of filing, a period that usually allows for late submission of documents, provided that the applicant has met all necessary requirements at the time of filing.