Patent Application Encyclopedia

10 years

Formal examination and substantive examination are required. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to submit a specific request.

yes. It is allowed to include multiple designs in one design application.

• 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: within 3 months from the date of grant of the European patent.

1-2 years

no

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)

If disclosed by the author or his successor, the novelty grace period shall be enjoyed within 12 months after the first disclosure.

The novelty of the invention will not be lost if the information about the invention is disclosed within 6 months before the filing date or the priority date if the following conditions are met:

• Disclosure due to apparent misuse by the applicant or its predecessor owners
• The invention is disclosed at an official or officially recognized international exhibition

no

3 months

via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.

via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.

The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.

no

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant.

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.