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Finland (FI)
Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Filing
multi-class
Local Agent
Yes
if applicant outside EEA
POA
No
may be requested in certain cases
Official Examination
formal, absolute grounds, relative grounds
Opposition Period
2 months
from publication date of registration
Use Requirements
5 yrs
from registration
Priority
first-to-file
Duration
10 yrs
from application date
Maintenance
none
Non-Trad. TMs
3-D, colours, sounds, position, pattern, motion, holograms, multimedia (see CI)
GRR
No
Remarks
protection begins with application date or priority date
filing in Finnish, Swedish or English (see CI)
when filed before May 1, 2019, TM duration is 10 yrs from registration date
Agreements
European Union (EU)
Madrid System
All information is provided without guarantee. Last updated: 24 Mar 2026.