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Finland Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Finland Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
In Finland, there are two ways to protect your trademark: register a European Union Trademark, which covers all 27 member states, or register directly with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office.
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Finland, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Finland and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to provide a Power of Attorney?
Yes, all applicants must provide a power of attorney.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration?
Anyone with a legitimate interest can challenge the registration.
Can a registration be canceled?
Yes, you can cancel a registration for the following reasons:
- It conflicts with earlier registrations (ownership rights)
- Doesn't meet the Use Requirements under Section VIII.A.
- It goes against moral standards and public policy
- It conflicts with a registered design
- It conflicts with a personal name
- It uses a geographical indication
- It's descriptive, not distinctive, deceptive, disparaging, misleading, or functional
- It's generic
- It breaches copyright
- It conflicts with well-known or famous marks
- Registered under an agent or representative's name
- It conflicts with trade names
- It uses a protected armorial bearing, flag, or emblem without permission
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Finland after it has been submitted?
The application process consists of the following steps:
- Mark
- Applicant's country of incorporation
- Goods/services
- Name, citizenship, and address of the applicant
- Date and number of application
- Priority claim
- Representation
- Status
How long is my trademark valid once it has been registered?
Your trademark will be valid for a period of 10 years once it has been registered.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Finland?
Yes, you can claim priority in Finland. You can use the date of your original application as the filing date in Finland if:
- Your home country is part of the Paris Convention
- Your original application was filed within the last 6 months before applying in Finland
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
No, you don't need to use or plan to use the trademark before registering it in this jurisdiction.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical duration for trademark registration approval is around 10 months, provided there are no objections or oppositions.
Does registering a trademark in Finland grant me any legal rights?
In Finland, to secure rights to a trademark, you must register it, as the country follows a first-to-file system. However, you can also gain rights through extensive use of the trademark.
If I register my trademark in Finland, will it be protected in other countries?
Registering a trademark in Finland grants you protection throughout the entire country, including the Åland Islands.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage criteria?
The trademark must be used commercially in Finland within 5 years of its registration date.
What rights do you gain by having a registered trademark?
Yes. Owners of a registered trademark in this area gain the following rights:
- Exclusive rights to use the trademark
- Rights to oppose later applications that conflict with theirs
- Rights to request the cancellation of later conflicting registrations
- Rights to take legal action against those who infringe on their trademark
- Rights to receive compensation from others for infringement
- Rights to authorize or license others to use the trademark
- Rights to request the seizure of counterfeit imported goods
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period begins on the date of publication and lasts for two months from that date.
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