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".
yes. Multiple designs may be included in one design.
2-2.5 years
no
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
5 months
no
Finnish Patent Registry
English: Finnish Patent and Registration Office, abbreviation: PRH
Website: PRH - Finnish Patent and Registration Office
Finnish Utility Model Patent Search: Kitinet - Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus (prh.fi)
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
- Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant
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)