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. |
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Recommended Agents
Protector IP AS
PCT National Phase Entry
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Plougmann & Vingtoft A/S
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