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    Fennia Prize 20: PRH gave an honourable mention to two companies

    In the Fennia Prize 20 design competition, the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) gave an honourable mention and a prize of 5,000 euros for the successful use of intellectual property rights (IPR) to Woodio Oy and Konecranes Global Corporation.Woodio Oy has developed a new kind of ecological water-resistant wood material which it uses to manufacture plumbing fixtures, for example, sinks. The products combine industrial design and an innovative approach to the use of wood material. A patent application has been made for the fixtures and their manufacturing method internationally.

    Online services for trademarks and designs are now also available with Estonian identification means

    The Finnish Patent and Registration Office’s (PRH) online services for trademarks and designs can now also be logged into using Estonian eIDAS identification means.With eIDAS identification, Estonian citizens can log into our services for trademarks and designs using their Estonian identification means, such as an electronic identity card. On the identification page of the service, Estonian users first select “Other European identification" as their identification method and then click on their own country. Use our services for example to apply for a Finnish trademark or design

    Coronavirus: deadlines for trademarks and designs

    We understand that the coronavirus causes difficulties for customers and therefore want to support applicants in all ways permitted by law.   Below you will find more instructions on the deadlines.Trademarks   The deadlines for filing material or statements, or for correcting deficiencies, are set out in the Finnish Trademarks Act. Therefore, we cannot change the deadlines. We will take into account the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus when we consider deadline extensions. We extend deadlines easier if the customer cannot act by the deadline due to the

    Effects of the coronavirus on our office and customers

    We aim to process notifications and applications normally despite the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Our staff is currently telecommuting.   We provide customer service normally, but our customer service point in Helsinki is closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.   Now it is important to follow the guidelines of the Government and authorities.Further instructions to our customers Due to the coronavirus, companies, associations and other organisations have more limited opportunities than usual to fulfil their

    EUIPO: DesignEuropa Awards finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award winner announced

    PRESS RELEASE 8 October 2018 DesignEuropa Awards finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award winner announced · Eight finalist designs shortlisted, representing the best of European industrial and product design · Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Hartmut Esslinger, renowned for his collaboration with Steve Jobs and Apple · The DesignEuropa Award ceremony takes place in Warsaw on 27 November 2018 The DesignEuropa Awards finalists in the Industry and Small and Emerging Companies categories are revealed today, along with the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award. The

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