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.
- Instructions for authorization and annual fee of Finnish invention patent application
- Can the priority right of a utility model application in Finland be restored?
- Can the priority right of a Finnish invention patent application be restored?
- Whether a Finnish industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- How long is the term of protection for a utility model application in Finland?
- How long is the term of industrial design protection in Finland?
- What are the requirements for industrial design application documents in Finland?
- Is a Finnish industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Finland
- Instructions for Authorization of Utility Model Application and Annual Fee in Finland