The unitary patent system will start on 1 June 2023

The unitary patent system will have a significant impact on the competitive environment for Finnish companies in Europe and their operational requirements in Finland. A genuine European single market is being created to protect and commercialise technology that is based on patents. The single market will bring both threats and opportunities for Finnish companies.More affordable patent protection in Europe than before A unitary patent is a more affordable option than the current European patent when an applicant wishes to gain a patent valid in four or more member states participating in