PATENT FILING IN NETHERLANDS

The first Patent Act came into force in the Netherlands in 1817. The Netherlands, in addition to PCT and Paris Convention applications, also accepts the patent applications through European Union. Apart from the Netherlands, there are 5 other core states of the European Union: Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, and West Germany.

During 1975, Netherlands witnessed a significant decrease in Dutch patent applications due to which a new Patent Act came into action in 1995. With these key changes, the legislation of the Netherlands has made it clear that it has a clear vision for streamlining the patent filing process to promote patent filings and inventions.

GPF is dedicated to providing a one-stop solution to all the requirements of patent filings. GPF can assist in efficiently and promptly, using accurate translations, filing of patent applications. GPF along with Khurana and Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys has tremendous experience in dealing with Patent Filing/Prosecution as per Netherlands’ Patent Laws and can assist in hand-holding through the complete prosecution lifecycle of a Patent.

High Level Cost Estimate for Filing
Description
Price
Official Fee
€ 120
Attorney Fee
€ 500
Translation Fee
AS APPLICABLE
Total
€ 620   APPLICABLE TRANSLATION FEE
Documents Required

  • Dutch Translation of the Priority / PCT Document.

Filing to Grant Procedure
1
STEP 1 : FILING

A patent application can be filed in Netherlands as any of the following applications in Dutch:

  • Paris Convention based national entry.

  • PCT National Phase based national entry.

2
STEP 2 : EXAMINATION

  • FER is provided within 9 months after the international filing date.

3
STEP 3 : PUBLICATION

  • Ordinarily, publication is done within 18 months of the priority date. By paying an additional fee, an early publication can also be performed if requested.

4
STEP 4 : GRANT

  • Patent is automatically granted after publication. Annuity for the 4th year onwards is to be paid after grant of the Patent. Protection of the Patent is for 20 years from the International Filing Date.