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.
- Can Finnish invention patent applications be type-converted?
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Finland?
- Instructions for Authorization of Utility Model Application and Annual Fee in Finland
- What are the requirements for industrial design application documents in Finland?
- How many years is the protection period of Finnish invention patent application
- Features of Finnish invention patent application process
- Features of the Finnish Utility Model Patent Application Process
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Finland
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Finland?
- How long is the term of industrial design protection in Finland?