PRH conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patents. In Finland, the substantive examination of patent applications starts automatically without filing a specific request. Generally, it takes 8 months for PRH to issue the first office action notification, and the applicant needs to reply to the office action within 2-4 months. Patent granted can be obtained if the granted conditions are met.
- How long is the PCT deadline for Finnish utility model applications?
- How many years is the protection period of Finnish invention patent application
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Finland
- Which is the Finnish utility model application patent authority?
- Features of Finnish design patent application process
- Can Finnish invention patent applications be type-converted?
- Is a utility model application convertible in Finland?
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Finland?
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Finland?
- How long is the term of industrial design protection in Finland?