Netherlands Ministry of Commerce
English: Netherlands Patent Office, Abbreviation: RVO
Website: www.rvo.nl/octrooien
Dutch invention patent search: Zoeken in octrooien (rvo.nl)
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- A Benelux design application may contain multiple designs, but not more than 50 designs.
no
Netherlands Ministry of Commerce
English: Netherlands Patent Office, Abbreviation: RVO
Website: www.rvo.nl/octrooien
Dutch invention patent search: Zoeken in octrooien (rvo.nl)
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant.
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
The novelty grace period is 6 months from the filing date/priority date.
yes
4 months
1-2 years