Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Norway Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Norway Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Norway, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Norway and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
STEP 3
Trademark Registration Certificate
Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Norway. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Norway.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
- Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a registered trademark valid in Norway once it has been approved?
In Norway, once your trademark is registered, it remains valid for 10 years from the application date.
What rights do you gain by having a registered trademark?
Yes. As the owner of a registered trademark in Norway, you gain the following rights:
- Exclusive rights to use and profit from the trademark
- Ability to oppose later conflicting applications
- Option to request cancellation of conflicting registrations
- Right to take legal action against unauthorized use or similar marks
- Entitlement to compensation for infringement
- Authority to license the trademark to other businesses
- Right to request the seizure of counterfeit goods
If I register my trademark in Norway, will it be protected in other countries?
Registering a trademark in Norway gives you protection within Norway, including its continental shelf and territorial waters.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Norway after filing?
The application process consists of three main phases: examination, registration, and publication.
What steps must I take to meet the usage requirement for my trademark?
To meet the use requirement, you need to use the trademark within 5 years from its registration date. The trademark must be used for business activities, and the sales or marketing efforts should take place in Norway.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period begins on the day the trademark is published in the Trademarks Gazette and lasts for three months from that date.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
If there are no objections or challenges, it typically takes about 6 months to get trademark registration approval.
Do I have to sign a Power of Attorney?
Yes, you must sign a power of attorney as part of the application process.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Norway?
Yes, you can claim priority in Norway. If your home country is part of the Paris Convention, you can use your original filing date as the filing date in Norway, as long as it is within 6 months of your filing date in Norway.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration?
Individuals or entities with a prior claim, like owners of an existing trademark, can dispute your trademark registration.
Can a registration be canceled?
Yes, you can cancel a registration for the following reasons:
- Violation of copyright
- Ownership rights
- Registered design rights
- Personal name rights
- Application made in bad faith
- Mark is misleading, descriptive, generic, or lacks distinctiveness
- Mark goes against moral standards
- Mark contains a geographical indication
- Mark includes a protected badge or emblem
Does registering a trademark in Norway provide me with any legal rights?
In Norway, the first person to register a trademark gets the rights to it. To protect your trademark, you must register it. However, you can also gain rights if you have used the trademark extensively or for a long time.
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
No, you don't need to use your trademark before applying for registration in this jurisdiction. You also don't need to show intent to use it.
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