Utility models
A utility model is an exclusive right like the patent to commercially use an invention.
The utility model allows you to quickly register protection for your invention. However, the novelty of the invention is only examined on special request. You should therefore examine the state of the art to make sure that your invention is new. Read more about how to check the novelty of an invention.
What kind of inventions can be protected with a utility model?
Read more in the Utility model guide (in Finnish) (pdf, 3.38 Mb)
The Utility model guide is also avaible in Swedish.
Other possibilities to protect your rights
Patent. Read more in the Patents section.
A trademark is a symbol that distinguishes the goods and services of a company. Read more about trademarks.
Design right protects the appearance of a product or a part of a product. Read more about design protection.
Current affairs
- Protect your intellectual property: SME Fund open for grant applications until 16 December 2022 16.11.2022
- IPR-intensive industries significantly affect the EU economy 11.10.2022
- Fewer customer advisors available in our telephone service due to training sessions on 29 September and 6 October 2022 – advice is available from our chatbot or by email 29.09.2022
- Changes to Patent Regulations and Utility Model Regulations from 1 July 2022 16.06.2022