Here are the most important steps to follow when applying for a patent.
In this animated video, you will get a clear overview of the most important steps when applying for a patent. You will learn why it is crucial to be thorough with your application, follow the process carefully, and how guidance from an advisor can increase the chances of your patent being approved.
Before you apply
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Find out whether a patent is the correct protection for you.
Before you apply
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Check on your own or order a search service to find out if others own the rights to a similar invention or if the solution exists from before.
Before you apply
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Do you not have å Norwegian ID number?
4-7 months
Within 4-7 months you will receive a letter which will tell you whether your application can lead to a patent or not. Here the application’s description and patent claims will have been evaluated and compared with prior art that we have searched for. We will give you a response deadline within which deficiencies in the application can be corrected.
4-12 months
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If all of the criteria have been met and you have rectified the potential deficiencies in the application, it can now be approved for a patent if you wish.
Before 12 months
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Have you considered applying for patent protection for the same invention in other countries? Then you must do so within 12 months of the application date to keep the same priority date as your Norwegian application.
18 months
The application will be published 18 months after the filing date. This means that the application and all correspondence relating to the case will be published in the patent registry and can be read by everyone in the world.
If you retract your application before 18 months, then we will not publish it.
If the invention is patentable and the formalities of the application are in order, then the patent application is approved. The patent will then be published and made available for the whole world.
Others may believe you should not have been granted a patent for your invention and can file a complaint.
After a patent is granted
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When your patent has been granted, you will have several opportunities to achieve financial gain from your investments. A patent can open doors for collaboration agreements, and the patent can form an important part of your business strategy. You should also take care that others do not infringe your rights.
You find the patent application form on altinn.no.
See what you need to have ready before you start submitting a patent application.
We offer a number of recordings of previous courses and seminars on patents and other intangible assets. You can watch these for free when it suits you.