Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Finland

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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

专利申请流程

FI Finland

  • Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Finland?

    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)

  • What are the requirements for the Finnish invention patent application documents?

    Filing Language: Finnish/Swedish

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Finnish translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Finnish translation
    4. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    5. Power of Attorney
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Finnish national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Finnish translation
    6. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Finnish translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Features of the Finnish Utility Model Patent Application Process

    Examination of form only. The utility model application is examined for compliance with formal requirements, uniformity and registrability. If there is no special requirement, no novelty review will be conducted. The applicant can submit a request for delay in grant within 2 months from the filing date/priority date, and the grant can be delayed for 15 months at the latest.

  • How long is the term of protection for a utility model application in Finland?

    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.

  • How long is the deadline for filing an industrial design application in Finland?

    • via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.

  • Features of Finnish design patent application process

    Formal examination and substantive examination are required. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to submit a specific request.

  • Novelty grace period for Finnish invention patent applications

    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

  • Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Finland

    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

  • What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Finland?

    Filing Language: English/Finnish

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Finnish national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Is a Finnish invention patent application eligible for DAS?

    yes