Notification re-used patent applications

Last checked on:
29 July 2022
Published on:
27 July 2022

As of 1st September, 2022 the Netherlands Patent Office shall no longer process re-used patent applications on the basis of abuse of law.

A 're-used' patent application is a copy, or only a literal translation, of a previously published application, where priority has not been claimed or cannot be claimed.

For more information, read the PDF file ‘Notification re-used patent application’.

If you are interested in the advice of the State Attorney concerning this subject please send an email to Lydia de Vlieger.

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If you need more information on how to apply for a patent in the Netherlands, please contact the public information office.

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