Who is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Luxembourg?

The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."

no

• 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.

yes. A Benelux design application may contain multiple designs, but not more than 50 designs.

The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed 4 times, each time for 5 years, and the maximum protection can be 25 years.

6-18 months

• Licensing Fee: None.
• Annuity: Renewal fee is paid every 5 years (within 12 months before the validity period expires). The annual fee can be deferred up to 6 months after the due date, subject to a late fee of 50.00 EUR.

no

Luxembourg Intellectual Property Office

English: Luxembourg Intellectual Property Office, Abbreviation: OPI

Website: Ministry of the Economy // The Luxembourg Government (gouvernement.lu)

Luxembourg Invention Patent Search: BPP eRegister (public.ws_lu)