
This entry provides an overview of the key elements of intellectual property law in the Netherlands, focusing on: Historical hints, main sources of national law, international and constitutional frame; Trademarks, trade names and other distinctive signs; Geographical indications and origin denominations; Copyright and neighbouring rights; Patents; Design protection; Software, databases and semiconductor topographies; Technical and business knowhow; New plant varieties; Enforcement of IPRs; and Customs surveillance and criminal law.The law is correct at the time of writing, 1 March 2024. The section on Trademarks, trade names and other distinctive signs was co-authored by Lotte Anemaet and Stef van Gompel.
| citations This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 0 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
