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CAMPARI is more than a well-known name – it is an example of a trade mark that enjoys particularly strong legal protection. In this article, we explain what characterises well-known trade marks, the extended protection they are afforded under the Trade Marks Act, and how these rules were applied in the CAMPARI case, in which Håmsø Patent Agency recently achieved full success in opposition proceedings before the Norwegian Industrial Property Office.

Forget gold rings and partridges in pear trees. We all know that what everyone really wants for Christmas is some intellectual property! So come with us as we send you twelve of the best juletime patent applications we could find.

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has announced significant fee increases effective from 1 April 2026, subject to Parliamentary approval. The increases, averaging around 25%, will apply across patents, trademarks and registered designs.

Zalo®’s spring campaign shows how recognition can arise even without the direct use of the brand name. When colours, shapes and slogans gain such a foothold without being registered, the question arises whether they can have – or acquire – protection through acquired distinctiveness. In this article we take a closer look at what acquired distinctiveness means and when it may be relevant.

European patent law is constantly evolving. At Håmsø Patentbyrå, we have for many years conducted internal courses to strengthen expertise and to prepare our staff for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE). From autumn 2025, we are opening Håmsø Academy to everyone who wishes to build or further develop their knowledge in this field.

Taking your brand to the global stage? Håmsø Patentbyrå helps you protect your trademark internationally – from preliminary searches and strategy to application and follow-up.

With the opening of our new London office, we’re thrilled to announce that Håmsø’s Europe-leading experts can now work directly with the UK Intellectual Property Office! Whether you're an inventor, designer, entrepreneur, or foreign counsel, understanding how intellectual property (IP) works in the UK – and why it’s a smart jurisdiction to consider – can give you a strategic edge. 

In the early 1980s, Håmsø Patentbyrå became one of the first in the industry to adopt a custom-designed logo. The hand-drawn form has proven timeless – and still stands as a strong symbol of who we are.

What happens if someone grabs the domain name for your company, service, or product? Which rights can you actually rely on—and when will a trademark come to your rescue?

For the sixth year in a row, Håmsø Patentbyrå has been ranked as one of Europe’s leading patent firms by the Financial Times, in collaboration with the research company Statista. We are proud to be included on the list – once again! This recognition is a clear acknowledgment of the work we do – every day, all year round.

From May 1, 2025, everyone who has a registered design – whether in the EU or Norway – can use a brand new symbol: Ⓓ. This symbol serves for designs what the © symbol does for copyright and the ® symbol does for trademarks. We recommend that our clients start using Ⓓ as soon as their design is registered; the clearer you show your ownership, the harder it becomes for others to copy you.

When you have a Master's degree in nanotechnology from NTNU and a PhD from the University of Oslo, a career as a patent advisor may not seem like the obvious choice. For Astri, who joined Håmsø Patent Agency in 2021, it was a coincidence that led her into this specialized industry – a field that has opened doors to an entirely new world of innovation and challenges.

Moving to a new country is a major transition, even when the destination is as welcoming as Norway. Rob Valkass, who recently joined Håmsø Patentbyrå as a patent attorney, knows this firsthand. After nearly a decade at the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) as an examiner, he decided to make a career shift—not just from public to private sector work, but also from Newport, in the UK, to Stavanger, Norway.

Your logo is more than just a design - it's the heart of your brand! Here, Eva Kristin Solvik, one of our trademark attorneys, gives you the most important tips for creating a visually appealing logo which can be registered as a trademark.

Håmsø Patentbyrå AS is proud to announce a three-year joint sponsorship agreement with CMS Kluge for supporting Kupa and its renowned Arctic Accelerator programme.