Norway

Since 1911, the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO) has helped businesses to take care of intellectual properties by granting patent, trademark and design rights.​ We turn ideas into assets and protect innovations that become traditions.​​ We are a co-player and facilitate good management of intangible assets, which will help secure investments, improve profitability, secure jobs and increase value creation for businesses in Norway.​ We play an active part in research, the innovation environment and the business community - in addition to our role as an authority.