Extension of European patents to the Republic of Croatia per 1.4.2004

From 1 April 2004 it will be possible to extend the protection conferred by European patent applications and patents to the Republic of Croatia. Extended European patent applications and patents will enjoy essentially the same protection in the Republic of Croatia as the patents granted by the EPO for the currently 28 member states of the European Patent Organisation.

Extension occurs at the applicant's request. It is deemed requested for any European and international patent application filed on or after 1 April 2004. Extension to the Republic of Croatia is not available for applications filed prior to that date, or for any European patents resulting from such applications.