Number of trademark applications on the decline

The number of national trademark applications started to decrease. However, the number of applications increased in six regions: Central Finland, North Savo, Åland, Kainuu, Ostrobothnia and Lapland. In other regions, the number of applications decreased.

The time target for processing national trade mark applications was not exceeded. Applications were processed in an average of 28 days in 2024.

A trademark is registered to protect business

More and more companies want to register a trademark to protect their business and reduce risks. This was indicated by a survey aimed at new trademark holders, which we conducted in September 2023 and March 2024. The total number of respondents was 151.

The companies that responded to the survey stressed the need to protect their own brands, thus distinguishing themselves from competitors and also to protect themselves from possible abuses. In the view of the respondents, the registration of a trademark also increases the credibility of the company. The launch of a new product was also an important reason for many to apply for a trademark.

National trademark applications

The number of national trademark applications declined. In 2024, the PRH received 2,388 applications. In 2023, they totalled 2,617.

Resolved national trademark applications

The number of resolved national trademark applications decreased. In 2024, a total of 2,355 applications were resolved compared to 2,849 in 2023.

International trademarks

Processed Madrid applications (Finland as country of origin)

There was a decrease in the number of processed Madrid applications (Finland as the country of origin). In 2024, they totalled 46 compared to 57 in 2023.

Resolved Madrid applications (Finland as designated country)

There was a decrease in the number of resolved Madrid applications (Finland as the designated country). In 2024, a total of 701 applications were resolved compared to 951 in 2023.

Registered design rights

The number of registered designs decreased. In 2024, a total of 56 designs were registered compared to 63 in 2023.

Online trademark and design rights services reformed

During the year, we introduced the renewed online trademark and design right services. They facilitate the work of trademark and design rights applicants and holders and provide an improved user experience.

One of the starting points for reforming the services was taking into account customer feedback collected on the old services. The customers also participated in testing the services during the development work.
The service reform was carried out as part of the cooperation between the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the network of EU national offices.

Industrial property attorney examinations

In 2024, no design right examination was organised in the industrial property attorney examinations. In 2023, two candidates were approved in the design right test.

Common component authorisations granted

The number of common component authorisations granted remained unchanged. 8 authorisations were granted in both 2023 and 2024.

Patent law authorisations granted

In 2024, authorisations in the patent law component of the industrial property attorney examinations totalled 4, compared to 3 in 2023.

Trademark law authorisations granted

In 2024, authorisations in the trademark law component of the industrial property attorney examinations totalled 4, compared to 3 in 2023.

Campaign on intellectual property rights in the digital environment

In November 2024, we launched a communication campaign to raise awareness among SMEs and entrepreneurs of the importance of protecting intellectual property now and in the future. The campaign particularly highlights companies developing digital solutions and the intellectual property rights they utilise in their business.

The main funder of the campaign was the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The campaign was a continuation of the communication campaign focusing on design and design law implemented in autumn 2023.

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