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End of filing of international patent applications via EPO Online Filing
(3 May 2023): From June 15th 2023, it will no longer be possible to file international patent applications to the Norwegian Intellectual Property Office as Receiving Office via EPO Online Filing (eOLF). The international applications must then be filed via WIPO's global portal ePCT.
Norway and China have signed an agreement on patent cooperation, a PPH cooperation
(11 April 2023): The Norwegian Industrial Property Office and the Chinese patent authorities are extending the cooperation agreement on the processing of patent applications. It makes it faster and cheaper for patent applicants to obtain patents for their inventions in the other country. The agreement entered into force on 1 April 2023.
NIPO repeals temporary measures connected to coronavirus
Latest update: 30. September 2022
New opportunities for faster and cheaper patenting in China
(23 March 2020): In the autumn 2019, the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) signed a cooperation agreement for processing patent applications. The agreement enters into force on 1 April 2020 and will initially last for three years.
Important change regarding filing international patent applications under PCT
(15th January 2020): ePCT and eOLF are replacing PCT-SAFE as a tool for filing international patent applications from 6th February 2020. After this date, it will no longer be possible to file international patent applications via PCT-SAFE to the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO).
Easier for foreign companies to protect ideas in Norway
(1 October 2019): From 1 October it has become easier for foreign companies to apply for rights to inventions, trademarks and designs in Norway. The Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO) is one of the first public authorities to open Altinn for foreign users.
Amendments to the Patents Act etc. in force from 1 July 2019
5th July 2019: Amendments to the Patents Act, the Patent Regulations and the Regulation on Fees entered into force 1st of July 2019. There are also certain amendments to the Trade Marks Act, the Designs Act and the Regulations to these Acts.
Amendments in the Norwegian Patents Act come into force 1st of July 2019
25th June 2019: The amendments to the Norwegian Patents Act, the Patent Regulations and the Regulation on Fees will take effect from 1st of July 2019. There will also be certain amendments to the Trademarks Act and the Designs Act.