National Law relating to EPC, II. Filing of European patent applications, Finland
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.