Collective marks and guarantee or certification marks

What is a collective mark?

Associations, federations, and organisations may register a collective mark. The mark may be used by all members to distinguish their goods or services from those of others.

What is a certification or guarantee mark?

Public authorities, foundations, companies, or other bodies that carry out control of goods or services may register a certification or guarantee mark. The mark indicates that a product is certified or controlled. This may, for example, relate to materials, production methods, or quality. The mark may be used on the goods or services to which the relevant standard or control applies.

Applications for collective marks and certification or guarantee marks are submitted to the Norwegian Industrial Property Office via Altinn. An application fee must be paid for processing the application. You must also submit regulations governing the use of the mark.