Poland
International Country Code:PL
Time Zone:UTC/GMT +01:00
Currency: Złoty (PLN)

European patent validation in Poland

Detailed information related to the European Patent.

In Poland, the validation and publication of European patents depend on the timely submission of a Polish translation, as well as compliance with local formalities, including payment of fees and appointment of legal representation.

  • Translation into Polish

The translation of the EP specification into Polish must be provided within three months from the publication of the European Patent.

  • Validation fees

The fees associated with validation of European patent in Poland are available in the fee calculator.

  • Representation by a patent attorney

Foreigners residing outside Poland must perform European Patent validation in Poland through an agent, a registered Polish patent attorney.

Brief summary is based on the information provided by KARCZ ZAKROCKA | PATENT & TRADE MARK ATTORNEY on 25.02.2026
Please contact us if the above information is not in conformity with Polish IP Laws.

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