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?
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Finland
- Can Finnish invention patent applications be type-converted?
- Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fee in Finland
- 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 does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Finland?
- Which is the Finnish utility model application patent authority?
- Features of Finnish design patent application process