The Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO) is a government authority organized under the Ministry of Trade and Industry

NIPO's primary role is to support Norwegian industry and promote economic growth. Raising awareness and increasing understanding of industrial property rights is an essential element in enabling companies to secure their investments and develop a competitive edge in the global market. 

What do we do? 

NIPO is responsible for processing applications for patent protection, and for trademark and design registration. We offer courses, seminars and lectures on the importance of industrial property rights. We also carry out a variety of searches and investigations to provide our customers with more detailed information according to their needs. We provide our customers with information on technological developments within a specific technical field, we give prior assessments of ideas for patenting, trade marks and designs, and we monitor specific activities and companies involved in particular fields. Our customers include Norwegian and foreign companies, research institutions, inventors and innovators. Our focus is primarily on the Norwegian market.

Our principles

NIPO aims to be characterized by three basic principles: competence, commitment and accessibility.

Our vision 

"Gjør ideer til verdier" - "Turning ideas into assets".
Our vision touches the core of our activities. It refers both to the business side of intellectual property, and to a broader, collective perspective.

The Organization

NIPO has approximately 260 employees working with legal issues, technology and science, finance and administration, as well as information and marketing services.
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