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
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Finland?
- Instructions for authorization and annual fee of Finnish invention patent application
- Can the priority right of a utility model application in Finland be restored?
- Is a Finnish industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- How long is the PCT deadline for Finnish utility model applications?
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Finland?
- How long is the term of protection for a utility model application in Finland?
- How many years is the protection period of Finnish invention patent application
- Novelty grace period for Finnish invention patent applications
- Whether a Finnish industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance