Initial protection for 5 years. It can be renewed 4 times, each time for 5 years, with a maximum protection of 25 years. If the design is part of a complex product and is used to restore the integrity of the product, it is valid for a maximum of 15 years from the filing date.
- Is a Finnish invention patent application eligible for DAS?
- Features of Finnish design patent application process
- Novelty grace period for Finnish invention patent applications
- Is a utility model application in Finland eligible for DAS?
- How long does it take for a Finnish invention patent application to be granted?
- Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fee in Finland
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Finland?
- Instructions for Authorization of Utility Model Application and Annual Fee in Finland
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Finland?
- How long is the term of protection for a utility model application in Finland?