Trademark
Do you want to protect your name or logo? By registering a trademark, you gain exclusive rights and can use the ® symbol to show that your trademark is registered. Learn how to register a trademark.
Turn ideas into assets
Your idea may be more valuable than you think. By protecting it with a trademark, patent, or design, you can secure everything from names and logos to inventions and products. Here you will find an overview of relevant rights, the requirements for applying, and how to best protect your assets.
Patent
Have you developed a new invention? A patent gives you exclusive rights and prevents others from copying your idea. It provides you with an important competitive advantage. Learn how to apply for a patent.
Design
Do you want to protect the appearance of your product? By registering a design, you gain exclusive rights to its form and expression, and can use the Ⓓ symbol to show that your design is protected. Learn how to register a design.
What are intellectual property rights and assets?
Learn more about intellectual property rights. Here you’ll find an overview of what they mean, how they differ, and how they can create value for your business.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to the most common questions about intellectual property rights and how to register them.
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10 tips for getting started with intangible assets
Learn how to protect ideas, trademarks and inventions. Simple tips for students, entrepreneurs and consultants who want to secure their assets.
Get startet with IPRegistered rights in Norway as of 1 December 2025
56 780
Patents
254 798
Trademarks
13 727
Designs
What are intellectual property rights and assets?
In short, it is about who owns the right to profit from a trademark, a patent, a design, or trade secrets developed through creative, intellectual work.
These rights may include:
- Inventions
- Literary and artistic works
- Designs
- Symbols, names, and images
that are protected in various ways.
The purpose of granting exclusive rights is to encourage innovation and creativity. Creators or companies should be rewarded for their efforts. These rights stimulate economic growth and competition, making it worthwhile to invest in research and development.
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The Nordic Innovation Award celebrates innovative solutions that shape the future – and provides visibility, recognition and opportunities for growth. Apply for a nomination by February 28th and let your idea be seen throughout the Nordic region.
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Common European rules to stop dishonest and immoral trademarks
The EU and Norway have agreed on new guidelines for how to handle trademark applications submitted in bad faith or that violate law, public order, or morality. Such offensive trademarks will be assessed according to clear criteria that provide greater predictability, a well-defined basis for assessment, and equal treatment.
Published on 18. september 2025
Rhythms and rights: How should Norway create more value from music?
And what do rights mean for value creation in the Norwegian music industry? That was the topic on April 24 when the Norwegian Industrial Property Office invited experts, investors and industry players to an event at Youngs in Oslo on the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day.
Published on 16. may 2025
The Ⓓ symbol shows everyone that the design is yours
Just as © indicates copyright and ® shows that a trademark is registered, we are now introducing Ⓓ to signal that a design is registered. By using this symbol, you can clearly show that your design is protected and must not be copied.
Published on 09. may 2025