Government bills2
Topicpatent systems2
- HE 204/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming and streamlining the patent system
A new and modern Patents Act will be enacted in Finland, replacing the outdated act dating from 1967. Applying for and processing patents will be made clearer, faster and more affordable than before.
29 May 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 45/2015 vpPassed
Introducing a common European patent system
Finland will introduce the European unitary patent and accede to the Unified Patent Court. A single application will allow patent protection to be obtained across multiple EU countries at once, and disputes will be resolved in a common court.
16 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote