Europe

Luxembourg

Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in Luxembourg.

Authority

LPO

PCT

31 mo

Madrid

Member

BOIP / EPO Espacenet

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Before You Start

Before filing or quoting, you'll typically confirm these first

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Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Luxembourg
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Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority
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Whether to verify the official portal, search system, and key deadlines before moving to a quote or engagement

The sections below cover each module — use the navigation to jump directly to what you need.

Patent System & Process

Patent System in Luxembourg

Luxembourg patents typically obtained via EPO validation; also via PCT. EPO and PCT member. 20-year term. EU founding member; EU Unitary Patent covers Luxembourg. **Trademark note**: Luxembourg is part of the Benelux trademark system — trademarks filed via BOIP cover the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg in a single application. EUTM via EUIPO also covers Luxembourg.

Luxembourg Patent Protection ▾

EPO validation (French/German/Luxembourgish translation); PCT entry (31-month deadline); EU Unitary Patent (LU participates).

Source: EPO; LPO; EU Unitary Patent

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Luxembourg

Luxembourg trademarks via BOIP (Benelux, covering NL/BE/LU) or EUIPO (EUTM). 10-year term; renewable.

Benelux and EUIPO Trademark ▾

BOIP registration: single filing covers Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg — primary route for Benelux coverage. EUIPO EUTM: covers all EU states incl. Luxembourg.

Source: BOIP; EUIPO

Patent Annuity

Luxembourg Patent Annuities

EPO-validated patents follow EPO annuity schedule. Luxembourg national patent annuities paid to LPO.

Source: EPO; LPO fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

Luxembourg Trademark Renewals

BOIP trademark: 10-year term; renew before expiry; grace period with surcharge. EUTM renewals via EUIPO.

Source: BOIP; EUIPO

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — Luxembourg IP

Should I file a Luxembourg trademark via BOIP or EUIPO? ▾

Both cover Luxembourg. BOIP covers the Benelux (NL/BE/LU); EUIPO covers all EU states. BOIP is more cost-effective for Benelux-only coverage.

Does an EUTM cover Luxembourg? ▾

Yes, Luxembourg is an EU founding member; EUTMs automatically cover Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg an EPO member? ▾

Yes, European patents can be validated in Luxembourg with a translation.

Is Luxembourg covered by the EU Unitary Patent? ▾

Yes, Luxembourg is a participating state.

What is the PCT deadline for Luxembourg? ▾

31 months from priority date. Most applicants use the EPO route; Luxembourg is a validation state.

Does a BOIP registration cover both the Netherlands and Belgium? ▾

Yes, a single BOIP registration covers the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Does Luxembourg accept Madrid trademark designations? ▾

Yes, Luxembourg joined Madrid in 1924 and is one of the longest-standing members. Designate Luxembourg or EU to cover Luxembourg.

Does Luxembourg have IP tax incentives? ▾

Yes, Luxembourg offers an IP Box (Intellectual Property Regime) providing reduced tax rates on qualifying IP-related income. Consult a tax advisor for specifics.

Is there a use requirement for BOIP trademarks? ▾

Yes, non-use within 5 years in the Benelux can lead to revocation.

Does Luxembourg support WIPO DAS? ▾

Yes, Luxembourg participates in WIPO DAS via EPO.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

Luxembourg Government IP guichet.public.lu/en/entreprises/creation-developpement/propriete-intellectuelle.html BOIP (Benelux Office for IP) www.boip.int EUIPO www.euipo.europa.eu EPO www.epo.org

Content based on official sources above, last reviewed: 2026-04. In case of discrepancy with the latest official publications, official sources prevail.

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