UPC Country Information

Netherlands

European Patent Convention - Date Joined 07/10/1977
EU Member State (i.e. eligible to participate in the UPC) Yes
EEA Member State Yes (as EU member)
PCT + National Phase Entry Possible No
UPC Agreement - Signature Yes
UPC Agreement - Ratification/Accession Status Yes (ratified)
UPC Agreement - Date of Ratification/Accession 14/09/2016
UPC Agreement - Entry into Force 01/06/2023
UPC Divisions and Centres Local Division (The Hague)
Language of Proceedings of Local/Regional Division English/Dutch