The short answer
A Norwegian trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for 10 years at a time. A renewal request can be filed in the 6 months before and the 6 months after the end of the registration period, with an additional fee if it is late. Anyone can oppose within 3 months of publication. A registration can be revoked after 5 years without actual use in Norway. Norway is not in the EU, so an EU trademark does not cover it.
Trademark deadlines in Norway at a glance
These periods come from the Norwegian Trademarks Act (Act No. 8 of 26 March 2010), in the unofficial English translation published by the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (Patentstyret). The authentic Norwegian text prevails if there is a difference, so we check it before we file.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long does a registration last? | 10 years from the filing date, renewable for 10 years at a time (Section 32). |
| Which date does the term count from? | The filing date (Section 32). |
| When can I renew? | The renewal request can be filed no more than 6 months before the registration period ends (Section 33). |
| Is there a grace period? | Yes. A request can also be filed up to 6 months after the period ends, with an additional fee (Section 33). |
| Opposition period | 3 months from the date of publication. International registrations follow the same 3-month period (Sections 26 and 71). |
| Priority claim | Apply in Norway within 6 months of your first filing in a Paris Convention or WTO member state (Section 19). |
| Non-use revocation | A registration can be revoked if the proprietor has not made actual use of the mark in Norway within 5 years of the final decision on registration, or if use has stopped for 5 consecutive years, unless there are reasonable grounds (Section 37). |
| Representative | The Act does not set a general rule that a foreign applicant must appoint a Norwegian representative. If one is appointed, notifications can go to the representative (Section 77). An applicant with no Norwegian establishment who is not domiciled in a Paris Convention or WTO state must prove registration in the country of origin (Section 78). |
Who can register a trademark in Norway
Individuals and companies from any country can apply to Patentstyret. Norway has its own register and is outside the EU trademark system, so a Norwegian registration must be applied for separately.
No general local agent rule. The Act does not require a foreign applicant to appoint a Norwegian representative, but Patentstyret can send notifications to one if appointed (Section 77). Most foreign owners appoint one to receive notices and deadlines on time.
Trademark registration process in Norway
Search
- Search Patentstyret's register for identical or similar marks in your classes.
File the application
- File with Patentstyret with the mark and the goods or services in classes.
- Claim priority within 6 months of your first filing (Section 19).
Examination
- Patentstyret examines the application and tells you in writing if there are problems.
Registration and publication
- The mark is registered and published.
Opposition window
- Anyone can file an opposition within 3 months of the date of publication (Section 26).
Official fees are set by regulation and change. We confirm the current Patentstyret fee for your classes before we quote.
Norway trademark validity and renewal
- The registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date.
- The renewal request can be filed in the 6 months before the end.
- It can still be filed in the 6 months after, with an additional fee.
- Each renewal is for 10 years.
Count from the filing date, not from the registration date. We diarise every Norwegian expiry date.
Assignment, licence and changes to a Norwegian trademark
Assignment
Transfer of a mark
Record the transfer so the register shows the new owner. Ask us for the current Patentstyret procedure and fee.
Licence
Licensing
A licence can be recorded. Ask us for the current approach.
Representative
Notifications
If you appoint a representative, Patentstyret can send notifications to them (Section 77).
Name or address
Change of the owner's details
Record the change so notices and renewal reminders reach the right address.
Revocation and non-use of a Norwegian trademark
Under Section 37, a registration can be revoked if the proprietor has not made actual use of the mark in Norway within 5 years from the date of the final decision on registration, or if the use has been stopped for 5 consecutive years, unless there are reasonable grounds for the non-use.
Keep dated proof of use in Norway: invoices, packaging, advertising and website pages that show the mark with the goods or services.
How to check a trademark in Norway
Search Patentstyret's trademark register for applications and registrations and check the publication date. The 3-month opposition period runs from the date of publication.
Sources used
- Trademarks Act (Act No. 8 of 26 March 2010), unofficial English translation by Patentstyret: Sections 19, 26, 32, 33, 37, 71, 77 and 78.
- Norwegian Industrial Property Office (Patentstyret) for fees, forms and the register.
Norway trademark FAQ
How long does a trademark last in Norway, and from when?
10 years from the filing date, renewable for 10 years at a time (Section 32).
When should I renew a Norwegian trademark, and is there a grace period?
The request can be filed in the 6 months before and the 6 months after the end of the registration period, with an additional fee if late (Section 33).
What is the opposition period in Norway?
3 months from the date of publication (Section 26).
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Norway?
The official fee is set by regulation and changes. We confirm the current fee for your classes and quote the full cost before filing.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in Norway?
Yes. The Act has no general local agent rule, but most foreign owners appoint a Norwegian representative to receive notices (Section 77).
Does an EU trademark cover Norway?
No. Norway is not in the EU, so you need a Norwegian registration or an international registration that designates Norway.
Can a Norwegian trademark be revoked for non-use?
Yes, after 5 years without actual use in Norway, without reasonable grounds (Section 37).
Can I assign a Norwegian trademark?
Yes. Record the transfer with Patentstyret so the register shows the new owner.
Can I claim priority from my home country?
Yes, if you apply in Norway within 6 months of your first filing in a Paris Convention or WTO member state (Section 19).
How can I check a trademark in Norway?
Use Patentstyret's trademark register and check the publication date.
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