Norwegian Patent Office Annual Report 2004

Important events during the past year:

 Biotent™ 2004 – an inspiring conference
Biotent™ served as a meeting place for 150 participants and lecturers from the biotechnology field, research institutions, investors, universities and colleges, and politicians. 
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 First decisions concerning administrative review of business name registration
From 1st March 2004 the NPO has been made responsible for handling claims concerning the registering of business names. The first decision has been taken. 
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 Implementing the WTO Decision on Access to Pharmaceutical Products
Norway’s Patent Regulations have now been modified in accordance with the WTO decision on access to pharmaceutical products. The WTO requires national legislation concerning compulsory licences to conform with the TRIPS Agreement. 
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Key Figures 2004

ISBN: 82-91213-21-6

Norwegian Paten Office Annual Report 2004