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Submit design applications, follow design cases and manage design rights.
Shortcuts and tools - design
Here we have collected useful resources for you who work with design.
Harmonisation of practice in the EU
NIPO actively participates in harmonisation projects organised by the EUIPO and the national registration authorities in the EU. The aim is to ensure the most consistent possible practice for design registration within the EEA.
Below you will find an overview of harmonisation projects in the field of designs in which NIPO has participated, and which we consider to be in line with our practice:
The harmonisation concerns principles for the use of visual disclaimers, acceptable types of views and neutral backgrounds.
NIPO’s practice for graphic representation of designs (PDF, in English)
Representation before EUIPO
Norwegian representatives may represent their clients in design cases at all stages of the application process and in appeal proceedings before the EUIPO.
Norwegian Design Gazette
The Norwegian Design Gazette is an official publication that announces national and international design registrations that are valid in Norway. It contains information about registrations, renewals, amendments, transfers, and other relevant events related to design rights.
How do you find changes in representation?
Check the Design Gazette on a weekly basis. Use the filter Previous agent under Changes in party to find cases that are no longer associated with your agent’s office. Update the information in your own system as needed.
National, European and international registration routes
Classification
PDF forms applicable for designs
You can fill in the forms digitally. To save the changes you have made, print the form and select "Save as PDF" from the list of printers. It is not possible to edit the form afterwards with regular Adobe Reader.
Power of attorney (PDF, English)
Notes to power of attorney (PDF, English)
The power of attorney can be signed electronically.
Appeal options
- Protest
- Administrative review
Renewal certificate
Renewal certificates are sent out on the 2nd and 15th of each month, no earlier than 10 business days after the renewal fee has been paid, and are made available in our register.
Fees and payment
Payment of invoices
Bank: DNB Bank ASA
Address: NO-0021 Oslo, Norway
Account number for paying invoices
Account number: 8276.03.00078
BIC/SWIFT: DNBANOKKXXX
IBAN: NO4682760300078
Order documents from NIPO
• WIPO DAS code
• Priority document in paper version
• Priority document in electronic version
• Certified copies for registered designs
Read news and articles about design
Do you have a conscious strategy for intellectual property (IP)?
Published on 20. november 2025
Norwegian inventors and inventions – from idea to global success
Published on 02. july 2025
Design imitation: What is the law – and how do you protect yourself from copying?
Published on 19. june 2025
Links to international organisations
Contact information
| Organization Number: | 971 526 157 |
| Postal Address: | Patentstyret, Postboks 4863 Nydalen, NO-0422 Oslo |
| Address: | Innspurten 11C, 0663 Oslo |
| E-mail: | post@patentstyret.no |
| Customer Service Center: | +47 22 38 73 00 |
Telephone enquiries: Monday–Friday, 9 am – 3.45 pm.
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