# Trademark registration in Finland

> Trademarks in Finland are registered with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH); the official application fee is EUR 250 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 2 months from the publication date of the registration in the Finnish Trademark Gazette. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Finland can be designated through the Madrid System.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/finland
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Finnish Patent and Registration Office (Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus) (PRH)
- **Official fee:** EUR 250 — Application, basic fee incl. one class (online)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 1996
- **Opposition period:** 2 months from the publication date of the registration in the Finnish Trademark Gazette
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants with neither a domicile nor a registered office in the European Economic Area must appoint a representative…

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://prh.fi/en/
- Online filing: https://asiointi.prh.fi/tmhakemus/en
- Law: Trademarks Act (Tavaramerkkilaki) 544/2019, unofficial English translation — https://www.finlex.fi/en/legislation/translations/2019/eng/544

## Official fees (as of 2026-01)
- Application, basic fee incl. one class (online): EUR 250 — EUR 300 on paper; paper filing only for a particularly weighty reason
- Each additional class: EUR 100
- Collective or certification mark application, basic fee (online): EUR 340 — EUR 390 on paper
- Renewal, basic fee incl. one class (online): EUR 250 — EUR 300 on paper; plus EUR 100 per additional class
- Late renewal, basic fee (online, up to 6 months after expiry): EUR 320 — EUR 370 on paper
- Opposition (online): EUR 310 — EUR 360 on paper; must be paid within the opposition period

## Steps
1. Search the PRH Trademark Information Service and EU/international registers for earlier similar marks.
2. File the application through the PRH online service (Suomi.fi identification required) with the list of goods and services in Finnish or Swedish, and pay the fee by card or online bank transfer.
3. PRH carries out a formal examination of the application data, classes, fee and representation of the mark.
4. PRH carries out a substantive examination, checking distinctiveness and other obstacles and searching for similar national, EU and international marks covering Finland.
5. If obstacles are found, PRH issues an office action and the applicant must respond, or the application is dismissed.
6. If there are no obstacles, the mark is registered and published in the Finnish Trademark Gazette, and a registration certificate is sent.
7. Third parties may file an opposition within 2 months of the publication of the registration.

- **Examination:** PRH examines formalities and substance (distinctiveness, other obstacles and a search of earlier similar national, EU and international marks covering Finland). PRH's published estimate for week 41 of 2026 was 48 working days from receipt of a national application to registration or first office action.
- **Publication:** Finnish Trademark Gazette (published twice a month); registrations are published after registration
- **Opposition:** 2 months from the publication date of the registration in the Finnish Trademark Gazette (post-registration opposition; cannot be extended)
- **Timeline:** PRH estimates about 48 working days from receipt to registration (or to the first office action) for national applications, as of week 41 of 2026; PRH notes this is an estimate and may change.
- **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry, with a higher late renewal fee (EUR 320 online instead of EUR 250)
- **Power of attorney:** A power of attorney generally does not need to be submitted; PRH may request one in exceptional cases, to be filed within 2 months of the request.
- **Language:** Finnish or Swedish (the list of goods and services may be in Finnish or Swedish)
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- Finland uses post-registration opposition: the mark is registered first and oppositions are filed within 2 months after the registration is published.
- Exclusive rights in Finland can arise through registration and also through use (establishment of the mark), so unregistered marks may also have protection.
- For applications pending on or after 1 May 2019, the 10-year term runs from the filing date; for earlier applications it runs from the registration date.
- The application fee includes one class; each additional class costs EUR 100, and paper filing costs EUR 50 more than online filing.
- Finland is also covered by EU trade marks filed at EUIPO and by international registrations designating Finland or the EU.

## FAQ
### How much does it cost to register a trademark in Finland?
From 1 January 2026, the PRH online application fee is EUR 250 including one class, plus EUR 100 for each additional class. Paper filing costs EUR 300 for the basic fee.

### How long does trademark registration take in Finland?
PRH estimated about 48 working days from receipt of a national application to registration or the first office action (week 41 of 2026). Oppositions can then be filed within 2 months of publication of the registration.

### Do I need a representative to file a trademark in Finland?
Applicants without a domicile or registered office in the European Economic Area must appoint a representative residing in the EEA. A power of attorney is generally not required.

### Can you oppose a trademark in Finland?
Yes. An opposition can be filed within 2 months of the publication of the registration in the Finnish Trademark Gazette; the period cannot be extended and the online fee is EUR 310.

### Is Finland part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Finland since 1 April 1996.

## Sources
- PRH - Fees for trademark applications and registrations from 1 January 2026: https://prh.fi/en/price-lists/trademark_fees/fees_for_trademark_applications.html
- PRH - Changes to trademark fees from 1 January 2026: https://www.prh.fi/en/presentation_and_duties/uutislistaus/announcements/2025/changestotrademarkfeesfrom1january2026.html
- PRH - Trademark application process at PRH: https://prh.fi/en/trademarks/How_to_apply/trademark_application_process_at_prh.html
- PRH - Processing time of trademark applications: https://prh.fi/en/processing-times/processing_time_of_trademark_applications.html
- PRH - Opposition against a trademark: https://prh.fi/en/intellectualpropertyrights/trademarks/trademark_disputes/opposition_against_a_trademark.html
- PRH - Representative: https://prh.fi/en/intellectualpropertyrights/trademarks/how_to_apply/representative.html
- PRH - Trademarks FAQ: https://prh.fi/en/tavaramerkit/useinkysyttya.html
- PRH - Online trademark application: https://asiointi.prh.fi/tmhakemus/en
- Suomi.fi - Trademark database e-service: https://www.suomi.fi/services/eservice/tavaramerkkitietokanta-patentti-ja-rekisterihallitus/9895f368-163c-4eaf-b17e-478e193bc798
- Finlex - Trademarks Act 544/2019 (English translation): https://www.finlex.fi/en/legislation/translations/2019/eng/544
- WIPO - Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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