Renewal of Industrial Design in Finland
| Protection Period (years) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney must be notarized | No |
| max period of protection maximum (years) | 25 |
| Patent- and Trademarkoffice | PRH |
| Flat fee incl. official fees | Yes |
Our Comprehensive Support for Design Renewal in Finland
Our law firm handles the renewal of your design protection in Finland, ensuring your rights to your design remain uninterrupted. We monitor the protection period of your design and notify you in advance of upcoming renewals. Design protection can be extended every five years up to a total of 25 years.
1. Monitoring the Protection Period and Timely Notification
Once your design is registered in Finland, protection is granted for an initial period of five years from the filing date. We monitor the protection duration and notify you in advance when renewal is required. This ensures that your design protection is never interrupted. To proceed with the renewal, we will need the registration number of your design.
2. Renewal of Design Protection
Design protection can be extended up to four times, each time for five years, allowing for a total protection period of up to 25 years. The renewal is done by submitting an application to the relevant office and timely payment of the necessary renewal fee.
The renewal application must be submitted within the last year before the respective protection period expires. This way, the protection for your design will be ensured for the next period. We take care of the entire application and ensure that all required information and documents are submitted correctly and on time.
3. Late Payment and Surcharge Fees
If the renewal fee is paid after the protection period has expired, a surcharge fee will apply. This fee is charged starting from the first month after the expiration of the protection period and amounts to 50% of the regular renewal fee. The renewal will take effect at the end of the previous protection period, ensuring continuous protection for your design.
4. Required Documents and Information for Renewal
To proceed with the renewal of your design, we need the following information:
- Registration number of your design: This is necessary to correctly identify the design and request the renewal.
- Filing date: This information is needed so we can monitor the protection period and renewal deadlines correctly.
We will review all relevant information and ensure that all documents are complete and accurate to avoid delays in the process.
5. Costs and Fees for Design Renewal
Our prices for the design renewal in Finland are charged per design and per protection period and include the official fees. Additionally, the applicable statutory VAT will apply if relevant. The exact renewal fee depends on the official regulations and the respective protection period. If late payment is necessary, an additional surcharge fee will be applied, which is not included in the standard price and will be calculated separately.
We ensure that you are always informed about any costs involved and that all payments are made on time to avoid additional fees.
6. Early Appointment for Timely Renewal
We recommend commissioning us early for the renewal so that the application and payment of the official fees can be made on time. This way, we ensure that no deadlines are missed, and you do not have to pay surcharge fees. We handle the entire process for you, allowing you to focus on your business while we ensure your design remains protected on time.
Our Service for a Design Renewal in Finland
Rely on our comprehensive expertise to renew your design protection in Finland efficiently and without delays. We take care of all administrative steps, monitor all deadlines, and ensure that the renewal is completed quickly and without additional costs. With our support, your design will remain protected in Finland at all times.