More trademark applications
The number of national trademark
applications grew by 14%, reflecting an increased interest in protecting
investments in the marketing of products and services.
In previous years, the number of new trademark applications remained stable.
The number of national trademark applications increased
Resolved national trademark applications
Although the number of applications for new trademarks increased, there was a decrease in the renewal of trademarks.
Despite the increase in the number of applications, we were able to process the trademark applications quickly. The average processing time for new applications is less than a month.
International trademarks
Processed Madrid applications (Finland as country of origin)
Resolved Madrid applications (Finland as designated country)
Registered designs
At the same time, fewer applications for national design rights were submitted while a slight increase in the number of international registrations was recorded.
Overhauled information services now in operation
At the end of the year, the PRH introduced new information services for trademarks and design rights. The new services incorporate several improvements proposed by our customers. For example, making searches is now easier.
Industrial property attorney examinations
Common component authorisations granted
Patent law authorisations granted
Trademark law authorisations granted
Design law authorisations granted
