What is the process for processing invention patents in Luxembourg, as a country with relatively complete intellectual property protection?

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① Applicant submits application: The applicant needs to submit a patent application to the Luxembourg Patent Office, which should include the specification, claims, abstract, and drawings of the invention

② Application Examination: The Luxembourg Patent Office will conduct a preliminary examination of the application to ensure that the content meets legal requirements

③ Announcement: After examination, the application will be announced by the Luxembourg Patent Office, and within 18 months after the announcement, the patent application will not be made public

④ Substantive examination: Within 18 months after the announcement, the Luxembourg Patent Office will conduct a substantive examination of the patent application to determine whether it meets the requirements of innovation, non obviousness, and industrial applicability

⑤ Patent authorization: If the application is approved, the Luxembourg Patent Office will grant the patent and issue a patent certificate

⑥ Patent maintenance: The applicant can maintain the validity of the patent after authorization. The maintenance period is 20 years, and regular payment of patent annual fees is required for maintenance

⑦ Patent infringement: if someone infringes the patent right, the applicant can file a patent infringement lawsuit to the Luxembourg court

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