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National Patent Act 1995 (Kingdom Act of December 15, 1994, Containing Rules Regarding Patents), Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

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Details Details Year of Version 1995 Dates Entry into force: April 1, 1995 Published: February 16, 1995 Enacted: December 15, 1994 Type of Text Main IP Laws Subject Matter Patents (Inventions), Utility Models Subject Matter (secondary) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, IP Regulatory Body Notes Article 111 under Chapter 9 of the Patents Act 1995 states that: "This Act shall enter into force at a time to be set by Royal Decree, which may differ for the various articles or parts thereof". This Act entered into force on April 1, 1995; except for provisions relating to extension of priority rights and the criterion for a non-voluntary license: January 1, 1996.

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National Patent Act 1995 (Kingdom Act of December 15, 1994, Containing Rules Regarding Patents)

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