Additional Services in Finland
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Attorneys
Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
Communications
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Tracking
You can use our admin panel to track and review the current status of any service you have requested.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Finland?
The following types of marks cannot be registered:
- Marks that go against moral standards and public policy
- Common words or generic terms
- Marks lacking distinctiveness
- Marks primarily used as a surname
- Marks featuring flags, names, or symbols of countries, regions, or international organizations
- Marks mainly representing geographic locations
What advantages are there to using a trademark in Finland before filing for registration?
Yes. Using the trademark before filing can help demonstrate its uniqueness and address objections related to lack of distinctiveness.
Is the Nice Classification system used in Finland?
Yes, Finland uses the Nice Classification system, but only for administrative purposes and it doesn't have any legal impact.
Is the Community Trademark valid in Finland?
Yes, the Community Trademark registration is valid in Finland.
What are the reasons for opposing a trademark application in Finland?
The following are reasons a trademark application might be opposed:
- It conflicts with an existing registered trademark (ownership rights)
- It goes against standards of morality or public policy
- It is descriptive, functional, misleading, disparaging, deceptive, non-distinctive, or generic
- It conflicts with a registered design
- It conflicts with a personal name …
What kinds of trademarks can be registered in Finland?
Trademarks that can be visually represented and help differentiate a product or service from others can be registered. These include:
- Names
- Words
- Slogans
- Colors
- Devices
- 3D Shapes
- Sounds
- Scents
- Movements
- Holograms
- Trade dress
- Textures
- Flavors
Is Finland a member of the Madrid System?
Yes, Finland is part of the Madrid Protocol.
Is it permissible to use my trademark in Finland before it is officially registered?
Yes, you can legally use a trademark to sell goods or services even if it hasn't been registered yet.
What is the website for Finland's national trademark office?
You can visit the Finnish national trademark office at: https://www.prh.fi/en/index.
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