yes
Formal examination and substantive examination are required. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to submit a specific request.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care".
20 years
3 months
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care".
Filing Language: English/Finnish
via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Attachments (if any)
- Power of Attorney
- Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
Attachments (if any)
- WIPO Publication
- ISR/IPRP
- Entry into the Finnish national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
- Power of Attorney
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
no
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
yes
2-2.5 years