no
- A Benelux design application may contain multiple designs, but not more than 50 designs.
1-2 years
Design: 5 years, renewable 4 times, 5 years each time, up to 25 years of protection.
The RVO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
The novelty grace period is 6 months from the filing date/priority date.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: After the patent is granted, the annual fee shall be paid year by year starting from the fourth year of the application date. The annual fee can be postponed and paid within 6 months after the expiration date at the latest, but a 50% penalty must be paid at the same time.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annual Fee: A renewal fee is payable every 5 years. The payment of the annual fee can be postponed within a grace period of 6 months after the due date at the latest, but a 50% late fee will be charged at the same time.
4 months
Netherlands Ministry of Commerce
English: Netherlands Patent Office, Abbreviation: RVO
Website: www.rvo.nl/octrooien
Dutch invention patent search: Zoeken in octrooien (rvo.nl)