Fees relating to design right applications and registrations

For an application to become pending, it is an unconditional requirement that the application fees be paid. Banking charges, if any, must be included in the amount paid, and a copy of the receipt has to be enclosed with the application. We do not refund application fees to the applicants if the application is rejected or dismissed, and not even if the applicants themselves withdraw their application. These fees under public law are exempt from VAT.

The fees are based on the Decree of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy on the Services Liable to Charge of the National Board of Patents and Registration of Finland (1085/2009) issued on 9 December 2009.

• Application and registration fees

Price list for design right examinations and information searches

The fees are based on a decision taken by the National Board of Patents and Registration of Finland under the Decree of the Ministry of Trade and Industry on the Services Liable to Charge of the National Board of Patents and Registration of Finland (201/2007). These commercial fees include VAT 23%.

The examination results and reports, invoice included, are delivered by regular post.

• Price list for examinations and information searches