Belgium

Name of the office

Scope of activities

The Belgian Office for Intellectual Property (OPRI)

OPRI issues Belgian patents, supplementary protection certificates and plant variety right certificates. It oversees monitoring of their continuance. The OPRI also registers translations of European patents registered in Belgium. The OPRI has an important role of providing information. Moreover, the OPRI actively participates in developing and adapting Belgian regulations, treaties and national, European and international intellectual property agreements.

The Benelux Office for the Intellectual Property (BOIP)

BOIP is the official body for the registration of trademarks and designs in the Benelux.

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