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What is the duration of a Norwegian patent?
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Can I obtain a patent on a computer program in Norway?
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Can I validate my European patent in Norway?
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What is the due date for validating a European patent in Norway?
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What is the London Agreement?
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Is Norway party to the London Agreement?
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What formal requirements exist for validating a European patent in Norway?
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Are the validation costs dependent on the number of pages?
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When are the annuity fees due?
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What is the due date for filing the Power of Attorney?
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Is it possible to publish a Norwegian translation of the claims before grant?
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What happens if the validation deadline is not met?
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Is it possible to make amendments to the translated text after payment of the validation fee?
   
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Answer to the question: "

What formal requirements exist for validating a European patent in Norway?

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In addition to the translation it is also necessary to file:

• EP application number and/or publication number
• Proprietor’s name and address
• Validation fee
• Power of Attorney (unless we already have a General Power of Attorney from the proprietor)

Please note that the translation must be filed within three months from the date of publication and mention of the grant of the patent in the European Patent Bulletin. This term cannot be extended. Further, if the translation is not accompanied by the above information and documentation, the translation will be regarded as not having been filed.