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Statistics on processing time for trademark applications
Key figures for processing time
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Processing time to first letter or registration
The graph illustrates processing time from filing date to receipt of the first letter of examination OR registration letter (including designation of international applications in Norway).
Letter of examination will include formalities, first letter of examination and suspencion awaiting other decisions.
Target illustrates NIPO's target for case processing time.
Responsibility marks are not included.
Average processing time for first letter of examination last 12 months
The graph shows the average time from filing the application for trademark until the customer receives the first letter of examination.
In order to better reflect expected processing time, the graph presents national applications and international registrations separately.
Target presents NIPO's target for processing time.
Does not include responsibility marks.
Average processing time last 12 months (all registrations)
Processing time to registration last 12 months (by case type)
The graph shows the average time from the filing date to registration (presenting the two types of cases separately).
Based on national and international cases.
Several letters could have been sent from NIPO to the applicant before registration.
Responsibility marks are not included.