Filing Language: Finnish/Swedish | |
| via Paris Convention | via Nationalization of PCT |
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no
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
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
yes. Multiple designs may be included in one design.
2-2.5 years
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Examination of form only. The utility model application is examined for compliance with formal requirements, uniformity and registrability. If there is no special requirement, no novelty review will be conducted. The applicant can submit a request for delay in grant within 2 months from the filing date/priority date, and the grant can be delayed for 15 months at the latest.
Formal examination and substantive examination are required. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to submit a specific request.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care".
yes