PATENT FILING IN NORWAY

Norway joined WIPO in 1974. The Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO) accepts patent applications via the European Patent Office (EPO) or the PCT system. Norway witnessed approximately a 14% increase in patent applications in 2016 compared with 2015. Key sectors filing applications included technical consultancy, machinery, oil & gas services and wholesale trade. This sectoral growth indicates expanding innovation activity, although many sectors still offer untapped potential.

With supportive Norwegian legislation and policies, filings are expected to grow further. GPF is committed to providing a one-stop solution for patent filing requirements — assisting efficiently and promptly, including accurate translations and end-to-end prosecution support. GPF, together with Khurana and Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys (K&K), has extensive experience in handling patent filing and prosecution under Norwegian law and can guide you through the complete prosecution lifecycle.

High Level Cost Estimate for Filing
Description
Price
Official Fee
$ 598
Attorney Fee
$ 950
Translation Fee
USD 10 per 100 words
Total
$ 1,548
Translation Fee: USD 10 per 100 words
Documents Required
  • Power of Attorney
  • Declaration to be submitted by the Applicant/Inventor
  • PCT application details / Priority application details
  • Fee correspondence document
Filing to Grant Procedure
1
STEP 1 : FILING

A patent can be filed in Norway as any of the following formats:

  • Paris Convention based national entry.

  • PCT National Phase based national entry.

2
STEP 2 : PUBLICATION

  • Publication of Norwegian patents is done within 18 months of the priority date.

3
STEP 3 : EXAMINATION

  • In Norway, examination of a patent application starts automatically at filing.

4
STEP 4 : PROSECUTION

  • The response to the First Examination Report has to be submitted within 6 months from the date of issuance.

5
STEP 5 : GRANT

  • An annuity For 3rd year onwards is to be paid after grant of the patent. Protection of the patent is for 20 years from the International Filing Date.