National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Finland
II. Filing of European patent applications
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The information provided for in the brochure reflects the situation at national level in January 2024. In contrast, the finance related information shows the status in January 2026. Please verify the information with the national offices concerned by not least using the information on the respective websites. |
| Contracting state | Finland |
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1Applicant can choose between EPO and national authorities (subject to section 2) |
Yes § 70f PA |
2Applications which must be filed with national authorities |
Inventions of importance to the defence of the country if the applicant has a residence or principal place of business in Finland. § 70f PA |
3Languages in which European patent applications must or may be filed with national authorities |
All the languages pursuant to Art. 14(2) EPC provided at least the following is available in Finnish or Swedish or in one of the EPO's official languages: (a) a mention that a European patent has been requested (b) information enabling the applicant to be identified or contacted |
4Official language(s) |
Finnish or Swedish |
5Special features |
Applications may also be filed by facsimile.* Applications may also be filed online using EPO Online Filing services. Technical information is available on the PRH website: www.prh.fi |
* See decision of the President of the EPO: OJ EPO 2019, A18.