Finland has a long tradition of trademark legislation, with the first trademark registration dating to 1889. Today there are over 78000 registered trademarks in Finland, and around 7000 new applications are filed per year.
Relevant trademark legislation in Finland is the Trademark Act (1964/7), the Trademark Statue (1964/296) and the Act on Certification Marks and Collective Marks (1980/795). Further the Madrid protocol has been ratified by Finland and, as Finland is a member of the European Union, community trademark rules apply in Finland.
Recent trademark law amendments includes changes made to enact the mandatory provision of the EU regulation 40/94 over the Community trademark and most of its optional provisions, and some changes imposed by the Madrid Protocol.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide on the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
Relevant trademark legislation in Finland is the Trademark Act (1964/7), the Trademark Statue (1964/296) and the Act on Certification Marks and Collective Marks (1980/795). Further the Madrid protocol has been ratified by Finland and, as Finland is a member of the European Union, community trademark rules apply in Finland.
Recent trademark law amendments includes changes made to enact the mandatory provision of the EU regulation 40/94 over the Community trademark and most of its optional provisions, and some changes imposed by the Madrid Protocol.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide on the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
