Filing Language: Finnish/Swedish |
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The novelty of the invention will not be lost if the information about the invention is disclosed within 6 months before the filing date or the priority date if the following conditions are met:
- Disclosure due to apparent misuse by the applicant or its predecessor owners
- The invention is disclosed at an official or officially recognized international exhibition
The novelty of the invention will not be lost if the information about the invention is disclosed within 6 months before the filing date or the priority date if the following conditions are met:
- Disclosure due to apparent misuse by the applicant or its predecessor owners
- The invention is disclosed at an official or officially recognized international exhibition
Formal examination and substantive examination are required. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to submit a specific request.
20 years
3 months
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care".
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Finnish Patent Registry
English: Finnish Patent and Registration Office, abbreviation: PRH
Website: PRH - Finnish Patent and Registration Office
Finnish Utility Model Patent Search: Kitinet - Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus (prh.fi)
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care".
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