Nordic Patent Institute (NPI)
The Nordic Patent Institute has been operational since 1 January 2008. The Institute was established by the governments of Denmark, Iceland and Norway.
The Nordic Patent Institute is an intergovernmental organisation with its own legal autonomy.
The aim of the cooperation is to stimulate innovation and economical growth in the contracting states by providing improved and enhanced patent related services from patent authorities at local level.
The Nordic Patent Institute offers the following services:
- International Searching Authority and Preliminary Examination Authority under the PCT system for residents of the contracting states
- International Type Searches in connection with national patent applications
- Searches for other patent authorities and private customers
In performing its tasks, The Nordic Patent Institute draws on the expertise of the national patent offices. The effect of this cooperation will be improved quality and efficiency to the benefit of users of the Institute as well as users of the national patent offices.
Further information on The Nordic Patent Institute can be found on the Institute's web site at: www.npi.int.
Last update: 29 July 2008
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