PCT 規則49の2.1,
PCT 規則49の2.1 (a),
PCT 規則49の2.1 (b),
PCT 規則76.5
If the applicant wishes to obtain utility model registration on the basis of an international application
— instead of a patent, or
— in addition to a patent,
the applicant, when performing the acts referred to in Article 22 or 39, shall so indicate to the Office.
If the international application is for a utility model instead of a patent, the requirements are basically the same as for patents with the following exceptions:
— utility model protection does not cover processes;
— a utility model application does not contain an abstract;
— one copy of the translation of the international application in Finnish or Swedish is required;
— the applicant is not required to pay publication or annual fees. Instead of annual fees, renewal fees have to be paid for utility models;
— a utility model right is in force for four years and the term of protection may be extended for a first time from four years to eight years and for a second time from eight years to ten years. The amounts of the renewal fees are indicated in Annex FI.I.
If the international application is for both a utility model and a patent, the applicant must, within the time limits applicable for entry into the national phase (refer to the Summary), comply with the following requirements:
(i) pay both the registration fee for the utility model and the national fee for the patent application;
(ii) furnish one copy of the translation of the international application into Finnish, Swedish or English for a patent and one copy for a utility model into Finnish or Swedish;
(iii) file a power of attorney (if any) in duplicate