Finland
Supported patent filings

European Validation
Deadline: 3 months (from the date of publication of mention of grant)
London Agreement? Yes
Official Language: Finnish (Swedish)
Translations Required: Claims (Finnish)
Forms: No
PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 31 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: Yes*
Language: English & Finnish or Swedish**
Translation Extension: Yes***
Excess Claims Fee: Yes
Examination Request: Automatically examined
Country Notes:

* A statement of entitlement can be provided to the patent office in lieu of an assignment.


** A Finnish or Swedish translation of the abstract and claims is required at filing.


*** The English translation of the specification and the Finnish or Swedish translation of the abstract and claims (in case of non-EN application) can be submitted within two months from the filing date.
Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: Yes*
Language: English & Finnish or Swedish**
Translation Extension: Yes***
Excess Claims Fee: Yes
Examination Request: Automatically examined
Country Notes:

* A statement of entitlement can be provided to the patent office in lieu of an assignment.


** A Finnish or Swedish translation of the abstract and claims is required at filing.


*** The English translation of the specification and the Finnish or Swedish translation of the abstract and claims (in case of non-EN application) can be submitted within two months from the date of issuance of a notification.


• A certified copy of the Priority Document is required within 16 months from the priority date.

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