National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Norway
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
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The information provided for in the brochure reflects the situation at national level in January 2024. In contrast, the finance related information shows the status in January 2026. Please verify the information with the national offices concerned by not least using the information on the respective websites. |
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger) or by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
There is no requirement to submit supporting documents. |
Supporting documents showing the transfer or lien must be submitted. § 44 PL |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No, but use of the form available on NIPO's website is recommended for changes of ownership/mergers. |
No, but use of the form available on NIPO's website is recommended for notification of licences and liens. |
4Special fee payable? |
No |
Licence: No Lien: NOK 500 An additional NOK 100 for each patent or patent application the lien is to include in addition to the first. § 42a Fees Reg. |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Yes Registration may provide legal protection under certain conditions. See § 44a PL for further information. §§ 44 and 44a PL |
Yes Licences and liens: §§ 44 and 44a PL |
6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes A transfer recorded in the EPO European Patent Register is recognised by NIPO. Only where NIPO has not yet been informed of a transfer under R. 85 EPC is a copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) required. |
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7Special features |
Documents not drafted in Danish, English, Swedish or Norwegian must be accompanied by a translation. |
§ 105 PR |