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• New “Nordic” Supplementary International Search
  On 1 May 2013, Nordic Patent Institute launched a new PCT Supplementary International Search (SIS) product. Now PCT applicants have the option of choosing a less expensive "Nordic" SIS search, where only the documents in Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish, held in the search collection of Nordic Patent Institute and its member states are searched.
  02.05.2013 Read more...


• Changes in PCT fees effective from 1 January 2013
  Changes in various PCT fees entered into force from 1 January 2013.
  24.01.2013 Read more...


• Agreement with EPO Renewed
  At its meeting in October 2012 the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organization approved the proposal from the EPO to renew agreements on fee reductions with the other PCT autorities in Europe, including Nordic Patent Institute.
  24.01.2013 Read more...


• Nordic Patent Institute as International PCT Authority for Swedish Applicants
  As of 1 January 2013, Swedish PCT applicants have the same options as applicants from Denmark, Iceland and Norway when choosing an International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examination Authority (IPEA). They can choose to use EPO, PRV or Nordic Patent Institute.
  24.01.2013 Read more...


• PPH pilot project with USPTO to continue
  The United States Patent and Trademark Offices (USPTO) and Nordic Patent Institute have agreed to continue the PCT Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot project which started on 1 July 2011.
  25.07.2012 Read more...


• New Director General in Norway – New Board member at Nordic Patent Institute
  On 1 June 2012 Mr Per A. Foss took over the position as Director General of the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO) and as such he also joined the Board of Nordic Patent Institute.
  25.07.2012 Read more...


• Timeliness still best at Nordic Patent Institute
  For the last four years, Nordic Patent Institute has been on top of the list of International Search authorities with regards to timeliness in transmitting International Search Reports (ISRs) to the applicant.
  20.07.2012 Read more...


• Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot
  The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Nordic Patent Institute have announced a new pilot project for the Patent Prosecution Highway based on Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) work products (PCT-PPH pilot program).
  27.06.2011 Read more...


• “Double up” on applications from Danish applicants
  The number of PCT applications from Danish applicants took an unexpected leap upwards during the first months of this year. The number of applications from Danish users in the first quarter of 2011 was almost 105% more than for the same period in 2010.
  27.06.2011 Read more...


• Nordic Patent Institute launches new website
  We are happy to announce the launch of a new website for Nordic Patent Institute.
  30.05.2012 Read more...


• PCT-PPH Pilot Program between the Japan Patent Office and Nordic Patent Institute
  The Japan Patent Office and Nordic Patent Institute have signed a joint Statement of Intent to commence a "Patent Prosecution Highway" (PPH) pilot program based on Patent Cooperation Treaty work products.
  10.02.2012 Read more...


• Establish a Deposit Account with Nordic Patent Institute
  It is now possible for Nordic Patent Institute customers to establish a deposit account in Danish Krone (DKK) to simplify the payment of fees to the Institute.
  06.02.2012 Read more...


• Patent search services proven to give excellent results
  A large part of the operations of Nordic Patent Institute is to provide patent search and analysis services for international customers.
  27.06.2011 Read more...


• New Board Member and a new Chair of the Board
  On 29 April 2011 Jørgen Smith chaired his last meeting as Chair of the Board of Nordic Patent Institute. On 1 May 2011 Jørgen left his post as Director General of the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO), after 19 years as Director General, to take up a position in the law firm Arntzen de Besche in Oslo.
  27.06.2011 Read more...


• Results from an earlier search can give refunds
  Nordic Patent Institute takes into account results from earlier search and refunds part of the search fee.
  10.12.2010 Read more...


• PCT filings continue to increase
  The number of filings where Nordic Patent Institute is designated as an ISA or IPEA continued to increase steadily in 2010.
  10.12.2010 Read more...


• Successful implementation of Business Services
  The business of providing individual searches and analyses has been successfully transferred from the Danish Patent Office to Nordic Patent Institute.
  10.12.2010 Read more...


• New Director General at the Icelandic Patent Office
  Mrs. Borghildur Erlingsdóttir has been appointed Director General of the Icelandic Patent Office, for a period of two years from 1 October 2010.
  10.12.2010 Read more...


• Changes in PCT fees from 1 January 2011
  On 1 January 2011 some minor changes in the PCT fees will enter into force.
  10.10.2010 Read more...


• Financial crisis – impact on PCT applications worldwide
  In its recently published PCT Yearly Review - developments and performance in 2009, WIPO presented a brief analysis of the effect of the global financial crisis on PCT applications based on the PCT statistics.
  17.08.2010 Read more...


• First request for Supplementary International Search
  At the beginning of July, Nordic Patent Institute received its first Supplementary International Search (SIS) request.
  17.08.2010 Read more...


• On top regarding timeliness in transmitting International Search Reports
  Nordic Patent Institute on top regarding timeliness in transmitting International Search Reports (ISRs)
  17.08.2010 Read more...


• Norwegians prefer Nordic Patent Institute
  Figures for 2010 confirm the fact that Nordic Patent Institute is now the preferred PCT Authority in Norway.
  17.08.2010 Read more...


• Annual Financial Report 2009
  The Annual Financial Report for 2009 covers the fiscal year 2009 (1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009)
  03.06.2010 Read more...


• Local expertise a decisive factor
  - why we choose Nordic Patent Institute as PCT Authority
  19.05.2010 Read more...


• New Management in 2010 18.12.2009 Read more...


• Nordic Patent Institute enters a new phase
  On 1st January 2010, Nordic Patent Institute celebrates its second birthday.
  04.12.2009 Read more...


• Latest Figures for 2009
  The total figures for 2009 are: 158 ISR/WO, of which 50 are from Danish applicants, 107 from Norwegian applicants and 1 from an Icelandic applicant.
  02.11.2009 Read more...


• Why we chose Nordic Patent Institute as PCT Authority 27.07.2009 Read more...


• Annual Financial Report 2008
  Nordic Patent Institute has been operational for one year, focusing particularly on PCT work and producing high quality search reports within the stipulated time frames.
  20.05.2009 Read more...


• Latest Figures for 2009
  In the first quarter of 2009, Nordic Patent Institute received 32 PCT applications, 1 request for an International Type Search (ITS), and 6 demands for a Written Opinion (WO) under Chapter 2.
  15.05.2009 Read more...


• Nordic Patent Institute - status for 2008
  The total number of applications filed in 2008 is 108, with approximately 60 % coming from Norway and 40 % from Denmark.
  29.04.2009 Read more...


• The PCT Assembly in Geneva - Amendments to the PCT regulations
  The PCT Assembly held its 38th Session in Geneva, September 22 to 30, 2008, and adopted a number of amendments to the PCT regulations concerning the introduction of the new supplementary international searches. The Assembly also decided on a number of minor amendments to the current regulations.
  28.10.2008 Read more...


• Harmonisation of European PCT patent practice
  The Nordic Patent Institute is committed to extensive cooperation on quality assurance, including harmonisation of patent practice internally between the participating offices as well as with European PCT authorities.
  27.10.2008 Read more...


• Nordic Patent Institute - status after 10 months
  The Nordic Patent Institute has now been operational for 10 months and we estimate that the number of applications received will reach 100 by mid-November, a figure which we consider satisfactory
  27.10.2008 Read more...


• Supplementary International Search
  This service gives PCT applicants the option of requesting supplementary international searches (SIS) from participating International Search Authorities (ISA) in addition to the main PCT search, thereby reducing the likelihood of new prior art being found in the national phase.
  27.10.2008 Read more...


• Nordic Patent Institute is in operation
  The Nordic Patent Institute was established during the course of 2007 and was finally ready for launch on January 1st 2008. Now the new PCT authority has been in operation for almost six months.
  24.06.2008 Read more...


• Fee Reductions Offered by Nordic Patent Institute
  It is the policy of the Nordic Patent Institute to avoid unnecessary duplication of work. The Nordic Patent Institute will therefore make use of work done by other patent authorities whenever possible. Similarly, the Institute aims at delivering work of a quality that makes it possible for other patent authorities to make use of it.
  24.06.2008 Read more...


• New Digital Access Service (DAS) for Patent Priority Documents administered by WIPO
  The International Bureau under WIPO is introducing a new Digital Service for Patent Priority Documents (DAS). The new service will start up in mid-2008.
  24.06.2008 Read more...


• New information for EPTOS users
  You may now choose the Nordic Patent Institute as ISA/IPEA using the code "XN". You may file either online or on paper. If you wish to file online, you can use PCT-easy (WIPO-application), or EPTOS/eOLF (EPO-application).
  16.04.2008 Read more...


• Nordic Patent Institute launched in Norway and Iceland 14.04.2008 Read more...


• The opening ceremony of Nordic Patent Institute
  After many years of preparations and effort put into the project, the Nordic Patent Institute finally became a reality. The 10 January 2008, the Institute was officially launched at the Danish Patent and Trademark Office, where the Institute will reside.
  17.01.2008 Read more...


• The IP dialogue meeting
  In connection with the opening ceremony of the Nordic Patent Institute, participants were invited to pose questions regarding the Institute to the Director Niels Ravn and other involved parties. Here is a selection of the questions posed.
  17.01.2008 Read more...


• Quick search and examination
  The delivery times of the Nordic Patent Institute will be highly competitive when compared to the existing PCT authorities.
  17.01.2008 Read more...


• Agreement with WIPO on matters relating to the Patent Cooperation Treaty 16.01.2008 Read more...


• Special Agreement with EPO
  The European Patent Office (EPO) and Nordic Patent Institute have signed a special agreement on matters relating to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
  08.01.2008 Read more...


• Director of the Nordic Patent Institute has been appointed
  Mr Niels Ravn has now been appointed the first Director of Nordic Patent Institute. He assumed his new position on 1st January 2008, the same day as the Institute started its operations.
  17.12.2007 Read more...


• Protocol on Privileges and Immunities
  The fundamental legal framework for the Nordic Patent Institute is covered by the Agreement on the establishing of the Nordic Patent Institute.
  05.11.2007 Read more...


• Getting Ready for Launch
  All the teams involved in the Nordic Patent Institute project have been very busy with their own tasks as well as with tasks that overlap between teams. One such task aims at obtaining and maintaining high quality in products and services of the Nordic Patent Institute, and here the Production and IT teams have been the main contributors.
  05.11.2007 Read more...


• The Nordic Patent Institute Business Identifier
  The Nordic Patent Institute has adopted a logo and a design manual. The logo consists of a globe with the outline of the Arctic Circle representing the northern hemisphere, in which the name Nordic Patent Institute is integrated. The logo will be used on the official webpage and documents of the Nordic Patent Institute.
  05.11.2007 Read more...


• Meeting in Iceland
  In late August, representatives from the three member states of the Nordic Patent Institute – Norway, Iceland and Denmark – gathered in Iceland.
  01.11.2007 Read more...


• Norwegian Parliament approves NPI Agreement
  On 11th June 2007, the Norwegian Parliament gave its approval to the Agreement of 5th July 2006 between the governments of Denmark, Iceland and Norway to establish a Nordic Patent Institute.
  12.06.2007 Read more...


• Two-letter code approved for NPI - XN
  The Nordic Patent Institute has been assigned the two-letter code XN for use in all documents relating to industrial property titles and applications.
  04.05.2007 Read more...


• NPI approved as PCT Authority
  The new authority was formally acknowledged as an International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority under the PCT agreement.
  28.09.2006 Read more...


• Nordic Patent Institute Agreement signed
  The Danish, Norwegian and Icelandic Patent Offices signed a joint agreement to found a new Nordic Patent Institute (NPI).
  05.07.2006 Read more...