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.
- Is a utility model application in Finland eligible for DAS?
- Features of Finnish invention patent application process
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Finland
- Is a Finnish industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- What are the requirements for industrial design application documents in Finland?
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Finland?
- What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Finland?
- How long is the PCT period for Finnish invention patent application
- Instructions for authorization and annual fee of Finnish invention patent application
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Finland?