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Receive notificationsConvention on the Unification of Certain Points of Substantive Law on Patents for Invention
PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 20-12-1963 | 23-09-1999 (R) | 24-12-1999 | ||
| Denmark | 27-11-1963 | 29-09-1989 (R) | 30-12-1989 | ||
| France | 27-11-1963 | 27-02-1980 (R) | 01-08-1980 | ||
| Germany | 27-11-1963 | 30-04-1980 (R) | 01-08-1980 | ||
| Ireland | 11-03-1964 | 25-01-1968 (R) | 01-08-1980 | ||
| Italy | 27-11-1963 | 17-02-1981 (R) | 18-05-1981 | ||
| Liechtenstein | 06-11-1979 | 06-11-1979 (R) | 01-08-1980 | ||
| Luxembourg | 21-01-1966 | 14-09-1977 (R) | 01-08-1980 | ||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 13-12-1963 | 02-09-1987 (R) | 03-12-1987 | ||
| North Macedonia | 24-02-1998 (R) | 25-05-1998 | |||
| Sweden | 27-11-1963 | 03-03-1978 (R) | 01-08-1980 | ||
| Switzerland | 27-11-1963 | 09-11-1977 (R) | 01-08-1980 | ||
| United Kingdom | 27-11-1963 | 16-11-1977 (R) | 01-08-1980 |
Extensions
France
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Bassas da India | 01-08-1980 | |
| Clipperton Island | 01-08-1980 | |
| Europa Island | 01-08-1980 | |
| French Guiana | 01-08-1980 | |
| French Polynesia | 01-08-1980 | |
| French Southern and Antarctic Territories | 01-08-1980 | |
| Glorioso Islands | 01-08-1980 | |
| Guadeloupe | 01-08-1980 | |
| Juan de Nova Island | 01-08-1980 | |
| Martinique | 01-08-1980 | |
| Mayotte | 01-08-1980 | |
| New Caledonia | 01-08-1980 | |
| Réunion | 01-08-1980 | |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 01-08-1980 | |
| Tromelin Island | 01-08-1980 | |
| Wallis and Futuna | 01-08-1980 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Yes | No |
Italy
27-11-1963
The Italian Government, in accordance with Article 12, paragraph 1.a, reserves the right not to provide for the grant of patents in respect of food and pharmaceutical products, as such, and agricultural or horticultural processes other than those to which Article 2, paragraph b, applies.