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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: "
Can I obtain a patent on a computer program in Norway?
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It is possible to obtain a Norwegian patent for computer programs that have a “technical effect” when running on the computer. A computer program that does not deliver a technical effect cannot be patented. A technical effect is usually an improvement of technology and must belong to a technical area that is patentable.