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.
- Instructions for authorization and annual fee of Finnish invention patent application
- Whether a Finnish industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- Is a Finnish industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- How long is the term of industrial design protection in Finland?
- Which is the Finnish utility model application patent authority?
- Is a utility model application convertible in Finland?
- What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Finland?
- How long is the deadline for filing an industrial design application in Finland?
- What are the requirements for the Finnish invention patent application documents?
- Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Finland?