Norway
Supported patent filings

European Validation

Deadline:	3 months (from the date of publication of mention of grant)
London Agreement?	No
Official Language:	Norwegian
Translations Required:	Yes
Forms:	Yes

PCT National Phase Entry

Deadline:	31 months
Power of Attorney:	Yes
Assignments:	No
Language:	English or Norwegian*
Translation Extension:	Yes**
Excess Claims Fee:	Yes***
Examination Request:	Automatically examined
Country Notes:	* Before a patent is granted, a translation of the claims into Norwegian has to be filed if originally filed in English. It is recommended to do this just prior to grant. The English or Norwegian translation (in case of non-EN application) can be submitted within two months from the filing date. * An amendment to reduce the claims may be submitted. Any amendments made will incur additional translation costs. • Small entity status: companies with less than 20 employees do not have to pay the examination fee, and pay a lower basic fee.

Direct Filing

Deadline:	12 months
Power of Attorney:	Yes
Assignments:	No
Language:	English or Norwegian*
Translation Extension:	Yes**
Excess Claims Fee:	Yes***
Examination Request:	Automatically examined
Country Notes:	* Before a patent is granted, a translation of the claims into Norwegian has to be filed if originally filed in English. It is recommended to do this just prior to grant. The English or Norwegian translation (in case of non-EN application) can be submitted within three months from the filing date. * An amendment to reduce the claims may be submitted. Any amendments made will incur additional translation costs. • Small entity status: companies with less than 20 employees pay a lower basic fee.

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