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Patent, trademark or design? Designs In the Benelux
In the Benelux
The Benelux Act on Designs and Models from 1966 regulates the protection of the appearance of a consumer item, such as the protection of the design of a vase, chair, car or a design of a substance. This act was replaced on 1 September 2006 by the Benelux Treaty relating to intellectual property.
After filing, you may lay claim to the right, but you will only have security following a court judgement. The protection will last for a period of five years and you can extend this four times, for a period of five years each time, up to a maximum of 25 years. Design protection in the Benelux region is possible from 118 euros.
More information
Please visit the website of the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) for more information about registering your design.
