Patentstyret

Patentstyret, the Norwegian Patent Office, is a government agency responsible for administering intellectual property rights in Norway. It handles national patent applications, registers patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, and maintains official registers. It also issues certificates and communicates decisions. In addition, Patentstyret provides guidance and information to applicants and the public to help understand and navigate IP procedures.

The agency operates under the Norwegian government as part of the framework for innovation policy and industry. It coordinates with other government bodies and participates in international IP regimes to ensure harmonization with global standards. It offers digital filing and search services and collects fees for registrations and renewals.

Internationally, Patentstyret cooperates with WIPO and participates in international regimes such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the Madrid System for trademarks, and the Hague System for industrial designs, enabling Norwegian applicants to seek protection abroad and for foreign applicants to obtain protection in Norway.

Through its registers, guidance, and enforcement support, Patentstyret contributes to innovation, business development, and competition by clarifying rights, deadlines, and procedures.