Renewal of Industrial Design in Norway
| Protection Period (years) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | No |
| max period of protection maximum (years) | 25 |
| Patent- and Trademarkoffice | NIPO |
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
Extension of Design Protection in Norway
The protection of your design in Norway plays a crucial role in maintaining your creative rights and securing your market position. In Norway, design protection is initially granted for five years. To maintain this protection, it can be extended up to four times for an additional five years each, resulting in a maximum protection period of 25 years.
Our team guides you through the entire extension process, ensuring that your design rights are renewed seamlessly and without delays.
Our Consulting Services for a Smooth Extension
We offer you a comprehensive service covering all aspects of design extension. Our law firm not only handles the application process but also manages and organizes all necessary steps.
- Individual Consultation: We analyze your specific situation and develop the optimal strategy for extending your design rights.
- Deadline Monitoring: We ensure that all relevant deadlines are met and remind you in advance of upcoming extensions.
- Formal Application Submission: Our team prepares all necessary documents and submits the extension application to the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (Patentstyret).
- Document Review: We review all documents for completeness and accuracy to avoid delays or rejections.
- Payment Processing: Our law firm ensures the timely payment of official fees and handles grace periods if necessary.
- Direct Coordination with Authorities: We handle communication with the relevant authorities to ensure that all formalities are correctly processed.
The Extension Process in Norway
After a design is registered in Norway, protection initially lasts for five years. This can be extended up to four times by submitting extension applications, each for an additional five years.
Important Deadlines:
- Regular Application Submission: The extension application must be submitted within the last six months before the protection period expires.
- Grace Period: If the regular deadline is missed, the application can be submitted within six months after the protection period expires. In this case, an additional fee for late extension will apply.
- Extension Confirmation: After successful submission and payment, the extension is officially confirmed by the office.
Required Documents for Extension
To extend your design in Norway, we require the following documents:
- Design registration number and reference number
- Proof of initial registration
- Documents on previous extensions (if available)
- Proof of payment of official fees
Early Engagement – Your Advantage
To ensure that all deadlines are met and unnecessary delays are avoided, we recommend engaging us at least eight months before the protection period expires. This provides sufficient time to review documents and carefully submit the extension application.
Why Our Law Firm is the Right Choice
Our law firm has years of experience in international design protection and offers comprehensive support throughout the entire extension process. We meticulously handle every phase of the application and ensure that your design rights in Norway are always secured.
Through proactive communication and close cooperation with the relevant authorities, we guarantee a smooth process and keep you informed at all times.
With our support, your intellectual property remains protected in the long term. Trust in our expertise and secure professional and reliable management of your design rights in Norway.