Information for customers in regard of the Corona Pandemic
PRV wants to help tackle the spread of the virus. Therefore we have chosen to enforce a few restrictions. Our aim is to continue to provide as normal a service as possible and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause the customer.
Limited open hours
Until further notice, our offices in Stockholm and Söderhamn are open to the public between 9:00-11:00 am.
As usual, you can reach us via email us or telephone.
Tel: 08-782 28 00
More contact detail available here
PRV:s Library closed
Until further notice PRV:s library is closed to the public.
You are welcome to contact the Library via email.
Or telephone: 08 782 26 50
Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 09:00-12:00
Tuesday or Thursday between 12:00- 15:00
Make use of our online services
Just now the majority of our staff work from home.
The processing of paper forms or correspondence is limited, therefore it would be greatly appreciated if you made use of our electronic services.
Extended time limit to respond to technical opinions
Because of Covid-19 it is possible to have an extra extension of the time limit for responding to the technical opinion in a patent application.
Upon request you can extend the time limit from two to four months.
Make use of our online services to extend the time limit.
or send your request to:
PRV (Patent- och registreringsverket)
Patentavdelningen
Formaliaenheten
Box 5055
102 42 Stockholm
International patent applications
Because of the corona pandemic, if anything is incorrect or missing in your application WIPO accepts if you do not respond in time. Authorities within the PCT system are urged not to demand late fees and PRV follows that call.
More information can be found in the news on the WIPO website
Hearings
If an hearing is required in your case it will be done digitally. If so, we will contact you with instructions.