Norwegian Industrial Property Office

Turning ideas into assets

Norwegian Industrial Property Office registers trademarks, designs and patents in Norway.

I have an idea

Is your idea unique? Do you have a strategy and funding? Have you checked the market?

Apply for sole rights

Having an exclusive right to your logo, design or invention can be crucial to your success.

Manage your assets

Renew your rights, use them commercially and keep up with your competitors.

Search trademarks, designs and patents in Norway

Check if your idea is new

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Exclusive rights

Name and logo

Get exclusive rights to a trademark for your goods and services.

Designs

Get exclusive rights to the appearance and form of the product you have designed.

Inventions

Get exclusive rights to your invention. A patent is a practical solution to a technical problem.

We can help you

80 engineers, 40 lawyers and other experts are happy to help you get the right protection for your inventions, logos and designs. Contact us between 8am and 3.45pm.

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News and inspiration

Warning against misleading invoices

Private citizens and companies in Norway receive from time to time misleading invoices in connection with their trademark and patent rights. These invoices have no connection with the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO). Only NIPO and your patent agent can claim payment of fees for patents and trademarks.

Case: Protecting an edge in the market

With innovative solutions in hand protection, Granberg AS is poised to become of the world's leading glove manufacturers. To keep competitors at bay, the products are given design protection and trademark registration.

Courses and events

02 Mar. 14.00-16.00

IP Assessment – how to improve informed decision making

A series of three connected webinars on IP-related challenges and issues. The main emphasis is on technology and patenting, but the presenters will also broaden the scope to address other IP areas and related contexts.

11 Mar. 09.00-10.00

IP-strategisk perspektiv: Finansiering, oppkjøp, salg og fusjon

Et webinar om hvordan du kan jobbe med IP-relaterte spørsmål for å legge til rette for finansiering og oppnå god balanse mellom risiko og muligheter i bedriftens IP-portefølje.

16 Mar. Varer i ca. 4 timer

Introduksjonskurs i patentbeskyttelse

En patentbeskyttelse gir deg enerett til å utnytte oppfinnelsen din kommersielt. Lær mer om hva som kan patentbeskyttes og hvordan en patentbeskyttelse kan gi deg konkurransefortrinn.
Dette kurset er allerede nå tilgjengelig som opptak (varer i ca. 4 timer). Se det når det passer for deg.

18 Mar. Varer ca. 4,5 timer

Introduksjonskurs i varemerke- og designbeskyttelse

Beskyttelse av logo, navn og design gir deg enerett til kommersiell bruk. På dette kurset får du grunnleggende informasjon om hvordan du kan beskytte disse verdiene.
Dette kurset er allerede nå tilgjengelig som opptak (varer ca 4,5 timer). Se det når det passer for deg.

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