National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Finland
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
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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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1 Transfer of rights |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
(i) by transaction (e.g. sale, merger, transfer of title) – sale: copy of the dated deed of transfer signed by the proprietor – merger: copy or extract from the commercial register (ii) by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution): copy of relevant document § 44 PA |
Copy or extract of the licence agreement § 44 PA |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No |
No |
3Must a form be used? |
No |
No |
4Special fee payable? |
EUR 100 for each entry Registering a change of the applicant's/patentee's name, address or patent agent: no fee |
EUR 100 |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Transfer of rights, licences, pledges Registration of transfers and licences has declaratory effect. § 44 PA Registration of pledge agreement has legal effect. § 54 PA |
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6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes A transfer recorded in the EPO European Patent Register is recognised by the PRH. Only where the PRH has not yet been informed of a transfer under R. 85 EPC is a copy of the EPO certificate (EPO Form 2544) required. |
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7Special features |
Documents not drafted in Finnish, Swedish or English must be accompanied by a translation, if so required by the PRH. |