Nordic Patent Institute

Nordic Patent Institute

The Nordic Patent Institute (NPI) is an intergovernmental organisation established by the governments of Denmark, Iceland and Norway. [1] It is based in Taastrup, Denmark. [2] Since January 1, 2008, the Institute acts as Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) authority, i.e. International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA), for residents of the three member countries (for any international application filed with the Receiving Office of Denmark, Iceland and Norway). [3] [4]

Its two-letter code is XN. [4]

References

  1. ^ Nordic Patent Institute web site, About Us. Organisation. Consulted on December 3, 2007.
  2. ^ Nordic Patent Institute web site, Contact the Nordic Patent Institute. Consulted on January 15, 2008.
  3. ^ Nordic Patent Institute web site, Home page. Consulted on December 3, 2007.
  4. ^ a b World Intellectual Property Organization, Nordic Patent Institute to Start Functioning as International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authority, PCT Newsletter, 12/2007

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