Norway

The primary legal basis of Norwegian trademark law is the Norwegian Trademark Act, No. 8 of March 26, 2010. The act entered into force on July 1, 2010. Norway is a "first-to-file" country, and trademark protection is primarily obtained through registration.

Trademark registration classification:

Nice Classification

Requirements:

  • Name of the applicant, Address along with nationality of the Applicant
  • A soft copy of the trademark. 
  • A detailed list of products or services to be covered in the application.
  • Certified copy of the priority document when priority is claimed
  • Power of attorney simply signed.

Procedure:

  • The application is filed with the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO).
  • The application process includes a formal examination on absolute and relative grounds, i.e. a formalities check and an examination of distinctiveness and conflicting rights in the form of registered trademarks. An application can also be refused on the basis that it is deceptive, or that it includes a protected name.
  • After the trademark has registered, it will be published in the official trademarks journal, after which third parties will have a period of three (3) months in which they can file post-registration opposition actions. 
  • Normally, it will take approximately 4-6 months to finish the whole trademark application procedures in Norway. 

Duration and Renewal: Trademark duration is 10 years from application date for applications filed on or after July 1, 2010 and 10 years from registration date for applications filed before July 1, 2010. The registration is renewable for periods of 10 years.


 Fee Structure
          
 More info...
 



1