no
4 months
The novelty grace period is 6 months from the filing date/priority date.
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
yes
- A Benelux design application may contain multiple designs, but not more than 50 designs.
The RVO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
20 years, and the protection of pesticide or pharmaceutical patents can be extended to 25 years.
- 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.
- 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.
Filing Language: Dutch/French/English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer