yes
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care".
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Finnish Patent Registry
English: Finnish Patent and Registration Office, abbreviation: PRH
Website: PRH - Finnish Patent and Registration Office
Finnish invention patent search: Kitinet - Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus (prh.fi)
- Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted fee within 2 months after receiving the granted notice.
- Annuity: The annual fee for the first to fourth years is included in the application fee. After the granted, the annual fee will be paid from the fifth year and paid once every three years. It must be paid on the last day of the month of the application date. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, but a late fee of 50.00 euros will be charged.
yes. Multiple designs may be included in one design.
Formal examination and substantive examination are required. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to submit a specific request.
no
The initial protection period is 4 years from the filing date, and can be renewed twice, 4 years and 2 years respectively, up to 10 years.
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
no