The novelty grace period is 6 months from the filing date/priority date.
yes
- A Benelux design application may contain multiple designs, but not more than 50 designs.
20 years, and the protection of pesticide or pharmaceutical patents can be extended to 25 years.
The RVO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
1-2 years
Netherlands Ministry of Commerce
English: Netherlands Patent Office, Abbreviation: RVO
Website: www.rvo.nl/octrooien
Dutch invention patent search: Zoeken in octrooien (rvo.nl)
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Design: 5 years, renewable 4 times, 5 years each time, up to 25 years of protection.
no