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;
— in a case where the translation has been filed within two months from the expiration of the time limit under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the late furnishing fee for the translation must be paid within the same time limit;
— 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