BeneluxEUIPO
BeneluxEUIPO is a collaborative framework involving the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The initiative aims to align and streamline intellectual property procedures across the Benelux region and the broader European Union by coordinating trademark and design processes, sharing data, and developing harmonized policies.
Origin and scope: The term reflects long-standing cooperation between BOIP and EUIPO. BeneluxEUIPO operates as a
Activities: Key activities include the development of harmonized filing requirements and fees, joint training for examiner
Governance and funding: Governance typically rests with a joint steering committee consisting of representatives from BOIP
Impact and outlook: If realized, BeneluxEUIPO could increase procedural efficiency, improve consistency of decisions, and simplify
See also: European Union Intellectual Property Office, Benelux Office for Intellectual Property, trademarks, design rights, IP