Annual fees and renewals
Renewal fees for patent applications and patents
For patent applications and granted patents, official annual fees, i.e. maintenance fees, must be paid in order for the application or patent to remain valid. The annual fees are to be paid separately to the relevant patent office in each country where the patent application is pending or where the patent has been granted. The term of the patent is 20 years from the filing date, provided that the annual fees have been paid on time. The timing of the first annual fee varies by country. In most countries, the first due date is 1 to 3 years from the filing of the application (e.g. Finland, EPO), while in some countries the annual fees do not become due until the grant of the patent (e.g. the USA). Our partner in patent and utility model renewal fees is CPA Global (formerly Patrafee Ab). Annual patent fees can increase towards the end of their term., Therefore, it is a good idea to verify that your patent portfolio is still in line with your company’s strategy and product portfolio. Reviewing the patent portfolio also helps to identify needs for renewal and supplementation of the patent portfolio. If a patent is no longer relevant, and cannot be sold or licensed, it may be worth considering to allow the patent lapse and invest in new patent applications.Utility model renewal fees
A renewal fee must be paid for Finnish utility models after they have been granted. The renewal fee must first be paid twice for four years and then for additional two years. The due date is calculated from the date of filing the utility application, from which the term of protection is calculated for a maximum of 10 years.Renewal fees for trademark registrations
Trademark registrations must be renewed every ten years. The renewal allows the protection to remain valid for the next 10 years. The last day on which renewal is possible is indicated in the registration information. We will remind you of the deadlines in advance.Renewal fees for design registrations
Model registrations must be renewed at regular intervals in order for the protection to remain valid. Typically, the time span is five years and registrations can be valid for a maximum of 25 years. The last day on which renewal is possible is indicated in the registration information. In some countries, such as China, instead of renewal, annual fees must be paid in order for the protection to remain in place. We will remind you of renewal and annual fees in advance .Domain Renewal
Domains must be renewed at regular intervals for the domain to remain valid. Typically, the time span is one year. The last day on which renewal is possible is indicated in the registration information.Renewal Fee
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Jonna Sahlin
I am happy to advise and assist in various matters related to intellectual property rights and strategy, especially in the fields of chemistry, process technology, medicine, and diagnostics. I like problem solving and interaction with customers and colleagues, and I think the best results are usually achieved when the cooperation works smoothly. I handle patenting of inventions both in Finland and internationally, and in addition to prosecution of applications, I, among other things, also draft oppositions, freedom-to-operate analyses, and statements on the interpretation of patents.
I have been employed by Boco IP since 1998 and, after various tasks over the years, I nowadays mostly work with patent matters. Since 2017, I have represented Finland as a council member of the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi) and as a Finnish member of the epi's Professional Conduct Committee (PCC).
Marja Liisa Autti
I mainly deal with patenting in the fields of information technology, electronics and radio technology. The invention of many of the patent applications I have handled has been implemented as a computer program or software, but I am also no stranger to mechanical devices. In many cases, the inventions are combinations of devices and their control or processing of signals obtained therefrom. My job includes drafting patent applications, preparing office action reports and office action responses, handling opposition matters as well as performing novelty searches and technology mappings. I work as an authorized patent attorney, authorized by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office PRH. Prior to my career as a patent attorney, I gained 15 years of experience in patenting, IPR strategy and patent portfolio management in telecommunications field, as well as previous experience in research and development in the telecommunications and electronics industry. I have been employed by Boco IP since 2014.
Nina Virolainen
I assist and advise our clients in protection of inventions in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry including diagnostics, molecular biology, microbiology, immunochemistry and process chemistry. My area of expertise is also the protection of biotechnology, bioenergy and cleantech processes and solutions. In addition, I assist our clients with employee’s inventions, competitor tracking, freedom to operate assessments and novelty searches.
I have worked in the patent industry since 2017. Before that, I have several years of R&D experience in developing and implementing innovative biotechnology and environmental technology solutions, both as a university researcher and at a startup company. I got interested in the IPR industry after being an inventor in patent applications myself, so I have multifaceted experience in turning research into protected inventions that add value to their owner. The best part of my job is getting a glimpse into pioneering research in many different fields!
Peter Åkerlund
I have a legal background and authorized to represent clients at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Finnish Patent Office, and at Finnish courts. I help clients to create strategies for the protection of brands, designs and other intangible assets. I conduct risk analysis' related to the use and registration of trademarks, and handle trademark registration and design protection worldwide. I also advise on contractual matters related to Intellectual Property and act as clients' representative in negotiations, and deal with trademark and design infringements, prosecute trademark oppositions and trademark and design cancellation procedures, and handle disputes related to domains. I have worked at Boco IP since 1999.
Sini-Maaria Mikkilä
I am happy to help with all kinds of IP matters, and especially with technical inventions, their protection by patents and utility models in Europe and internationally, and with matters related to defending IP rights, such as oppositions, appeals and infringement matters. I have worked as a patent attorney since 2008 and during the time I have helped to protect and defend a wide variety of inventions, but I am most experienced in protecting inventions related to machines and equipment and hydraulic, electrical and software control thereof, as well as components and geometries. I am also interested in hydraulics, measurements, automatic detection, and different types of sensor applications as well as user interfaces and energy technology applications.
I really like the versatility of patent attorney's work. In addition to patent prosecution, I am happy to advise clients on IP issues, such as planning IP and protection strategies, and employment invention matters. I find it interesting to analyse similarities and differences between solutions, and I like preparing expert opinions related to scope of protection and suspected patent infringement cases, for example. I also conduct novelty and technology searches. It is also important for me to increase IP awareness and, therefore, I also like to organize IP trainings and IP workshops.
I would like to encourage you to contact me especially if you work within an industry like industrial machinery or equipment, mobile machinery, automotive industry, mining, consumer products, paper and forestry, public services, freight and logistics, health technology, measuring equipment and technology, renewable energy, or telecommunications. However, please feel free to contact me in any other IP matters, as I am always happy to help you to find the best expert on any matter, whether it is me or someone else.
I started at Boco IP in 2021 opening our Tampere office, but I help clients all over Finland and abroad, in Finnish, English and Swedish. Besides IPR matters, I also have an extensive experience in developing and deploying processes and information system tools.
Elina Heikkilä
I work primarily with trademarks and designs. I have years of global experience in IP protection proceedings, opposition, infringement and cancellation proceedings. I conduct availability and risk analyses, contractual matters, and IP strategy planning. Every IP-workday is fascinating! My previous work experience is from the Supreme Administrative Court, the Finnish Patent Office, and from a patent agency. I am authorized to represent clients at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) and Finnish courts. I have worked at Boco since 2011.
Jaana Hämäläinen
I handle the patenting of inventions related to biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and chemistry nationally and internationally. My technology expertise includes e.g. therapeutic and diagnostic methods, drugs and food. I also manage the protection of plant-related inventions and the application for plant variety rights. I am a European Patent Attorney and a Registered Patent Attorney in Finland. In addition to the prosecution of patent applications I conduct freedom-to-operate analyses, novelty searches, provide statements, and, if necessary, act as a technical expert in patent litigations and act as a lecturer.
My clients include start-ups, research institutes, small and medium-sized enterprises and large companies.
After my master’s degree in biotechnology, I completed my PhD at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. I also did postgraduate studies at Cornell University in the USA and the University of Helsinki. My background in working as a researcher in different universities and research environments has helped me understand the different stages of research and development.
I have enjoyed being at Boco IP since 2000.
Elsa Peltola
I am Elsa Peltola, Boco IP's new IP Specialist. I studied social sciences as my major and minored in communications and business law. Boco's industry is new to me so I have a lot to learn. I'm lucky to have such amazing and competent colleagues to learn from. Looking forward to all the new challenges that this position offers!