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IPR Infringement - Norway
The Norwegian government has proposed an amendment to the Customs Act to provide a better and more effective instrument for counterfeiting efforts. The proposal which was discussed will make it possible for Customs authorities to notify proprietors of IP rights (trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights and integrated circuit designs) in the even that there is probable and reasonable cause to believe that imported goods are infringing those IP rights. It is proposed that Customs authorities will be able to, ex officio, retain goods for five days and thus give the proprietor the opportunity to take action. At present, a court order is required to enable Customs authorities to retain suspect goods.
The proposal will be a very helpful and necessary instrufment in the battle against piracy and counterfeit goods. However, the amendment does not entail a full harmonization with EC Regulation 2003/1383/EF. In particular, the time limit for retention seems too short. Also, an effective system for the destruction of products is required. These issues were addressed during the public hearing, and it is hoped that they will be taken into consideration when the government proposes its final amendment to the Parliament to be legislated in its spring session this year. The advice to all trademark holders is to notify Customs authorities of their trademarks that are vulnerable to counterfeiting.
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