The Norwegian Industrial Property Office

How can I protect my idea?

You can protect your creation, logo or invention with trademarks, designs and patents.

NIPO is the official government body responsible for granting industrial property rights (IPR) in Norway.

Change in validation fee: The validation fee for European patents granted and published by the European Patent Office (EPO) after 1 January 2015 has been changed.; Read more

Changes in language requirements: From 1st January 2015 national patent applications and PCT applications may be submitted in English to the Norwegian Industrial Property Office.; Read more

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