1. Types of Dutch patents
The types of patent protection in the Netherlands are divided into invention patents and design patents.
(1) Dutch invention patent: The application system of Dutch invention patent is different from that of China. The application for invention patent can be authorized without substantive examination, but the applicant should request novelty search within 13 months from the application date.
(2) Dutch design: Dutch design can be registered and protected by BOIP (information property of Benelux Economic Union Office). The Biluhe Intellectual Property Office is supervised by the Biluhe Economic Union Management Committee and is responsible for the registration and protection of designs and trademarks in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The design approved by BOIP automatically takes effect in these three countries.
2. Duration of protection of Dutch patents
(1) The term of protection of Dutch invention patents: 20 years from the date of application.
(2) Duration of protection of Dutch design patents: 5 years from the date of application, renewable for 4 times, each renewable for 5 years, with a maximum protection of 25 years.
3. Dutch patent application fee
Cost is one of the most concerned issues when you apply for a patent. What about the cost of applying for a Dutch patent?
(1) Dutch invention patent application stage fee: specific consultation can often be made by international patent agencies.
② Dutch design application stage fee: For details, please consult Chang Ke International Patent Agency.
Reminder: The above fees do not include licensing fees.
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