PRH conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patents. In Finland, the substantive examination of patent applications starts automatically without filing a specific request. Generally, it takes 8 months for PRH to issue the first office action notification, and the applicant needs to reply to the office action within 2-4 months. Patent granted can be obtained if the granted conditions are met.
- Which is the Finnish utility model application patent authority?
- What are the requirements for the Finnish invention patent application documents?
- Is a Finnish invention patent application eligible for DAS?
- How long is the term of protection for a utility model application in Finland?
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Finland
- What are the requirements for industrial design application documents in Finland?
- Whether a Finnish industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Finland?
- Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fee in Finland
- Novelty grace period for Finnish invention patent applications