20 years, and the protection of pesticide or pharmaceutical patents can be extended to 25 years.
no
1-2 years
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Filing Language: Dutch/French/German Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
BOIP only conducts a formality examination of the design application, including whether the design violates public order and good customs. Once the formality examination is completed, the patent application will be authorized and published.
no
yes
no
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.