Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Luxembourg

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6 months before the filing date/priority date.

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  • What are the requirements for the Luxembourg invention patent application documents?

    Filing Language: English/German/French

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Microorganism deposit certificate and its English/German/French translation
    3. Certificate of Microorganism Survival and its English/German/French translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Certified Priority Document
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Luxembourg national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism deposit certificate and its English/German/French translation
    6. Certificate of Microorganism Survival and its English/German/French translation
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    8. Power of Attorney
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • How long is the PCT deadline for Luxembourg utility model applications?

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 20 months from the earliest priority date.

    *Luxembourg is one of the only countries in the world that still retain Chapter I for 20 months to enter the national phase (the other is Tanzania). If it takes 30 months to enter the national phase, a request for international preliminary examination must be filed.

  • What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Luxembourg?

    Filing Language: English/German/French

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Luxembourg national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Power of Attorney
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • How many years is the protection period of Luxembourg utility model application

    6 years

  • Is a utility model application in Luxembourg eligible for DAS?

    no

  • Which is the Luxembourg utility model patent authority?

    Luxembourg Intellectual Property Office

    English: Luxembourg Intellectual Property Office, Abbreviation: OPI

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

    Luxembourg Utility Model Patent Search: BPP eRegister (public.ws_lu)

  • What are the requirements for Luxembourg industrial design application documents

    Filing Language: Dutch/French/English

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Is a Luxembourg utility model application convertible?

    no

  • How long is the PCT period for Luxembourg invention patent application?

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 20 months from the earliest priority date.
    • Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: within 3 months from the date of granted of the European invention.

    *Luxembourg is one of the only countries in the world that still retain Chapter I for 20 months to enter the national phase (the other is Tanzania). If it takes 30 months to enter the national phase, a request for international preliminary examination must be submitted.

  • Can the priority right of Luxembourg invention patent application be restored?

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