Trademarks
Trademarks are signs capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one business from those of others and will confer an exclusive right to use. Registration is renewed every 10 years.
Designs
Registered designs protect the shape or appearance of products and give owners exclusive rights for up to 25 years.
Patents
Patents protect technical inventions. A granted patent will provide exclusive rights to use of the invention for up to 20 years.
Our services
IP Consultation
Do you need help in the world of IP? Get in touch for some basic guidance.
Collaborative Search
Have you invented something and now want to patent it? Book an appointment with an examination expert to see if your invention is new. This can save you time and money.
Preliminary Search
Do you have an idea for a trademark? Book a search from one of our experts to see if somebody has already registered the same or a similar trademark.
Nordic Patent Institute
NPI offers a wide selection of prior art searches for e.g. inventors, businesses and law firms.
Statistics
63.932
registered trademarks in Iceland
7.139 Icelandic
3.811
applications for trademarks
in 2024
9.588
patents in force in Iceland
100 Icelandic
1.479
registered designs
92 Icelandic
News
Apply now for CSP support for preparing for EPAC 2026
13. February 2026International Cooperation
The Candidate Support Programme (CSP) is expanding its support to candidates preparing for the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC). Selected candidates will receive a comprehensive support package between March and October 2026 with the aim to enable them to pass EPAC exams.
The ISIPO implements CP14
11. February 2026International Cooperation
The ISIPO and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have jointly prepared a practice paper in relation to trade marks contrary to public policy or accepted principles of morality in the framework of their cooperation efforts.
Increased Trademark Filing Activity in 2025
04. February 2026Statistics
In 2025, the Icelandic Intellectual Property Office (ISIPO) received 809 trademark applications from Icelandic applicants, representing a 5% increase compared to 2024. This marks the highest number of domestic trademark filings since 2018.