The territories in Europe of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands are, for the application of the Hague Agreement, to be deemed a single country.
| Act(s) | Article(s) | Signature | Instrument | Entry into Force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Act (1999) | Accession : September 3, 2013 | December 18, 2018 | ||
| Protocol of Geneva (1975) | Accession : February 22, 1979 | April 1, 1979 | ||
| Complementary Act of Stockholm (1967) | Accession : February 22, 1979 | May 28, 1979 | ||
| The Hague Act (1960) | November 28, 1960 | Ratification : October 23, 1978 | August 1, 1984 |
The instrument of accession to the Geneva Act (1999) was accompanied by a declaration under Article 19, according to which:
"The Benelux Office for Intellectual Property is designated as a common office to the three Benelux countries and the territories of the three countries to which the Benelux Convention on Intellectual Property applies (trademarks and designs) is considered as one single Contracting Party for the application of Articles 1, 3 to 18 and 31 of the Geneva Act". (see The Hague Notification No. 118)