How long does it take to process a patent application?
Status for the 4-month period September-December 2022
Initial assessment of patent application
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You can expect to receive an initial assessment of patentability within 6.7 months. Our goal: 7 months |
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Accelerated processing of patent application
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If you have requested accelerated processing of your first application, you can expect an initial assessment within 3.6 months. Our goal: 4 months |
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Patent
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You can expect at least half of all first filings (first patent application regarding the invention), which are patentable, to be decided within 19.1 months. Our goal: At least half of all first filings, which are patentable, will be decided within 22 months. |
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Validating European patents
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You can expect your EP patent (European patent) to be validated within 1.6 months. Our goal: 3 months |
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Opposition and administrative review
Opposition contests the validity of a decision to grant a patent.
Administrative review is when someone files a request with the NIPO to declare a patent fully or partly invalid.
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In cases concerning opposition or administrative review you can expect to receive a final decision within 17 months after both parties have been heard. Our goal: To decide a case within 3 months of the case being sufficiently explained. |
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Customer satisfaction
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In interviews with patent agents and professional customers in 2020, 89% answered that they could recommend us to others. Our goal: at least 85% of customers can recommend the Norwegian Industrial Property Office to others. |
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PCT applications at the Nordic Patent Institute
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You can expect PCT applications filed with the Nordic Patent Institute (ISA and IPEA) to be processed within the deadline set by the Institute. Our goal: 98% |
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