1 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

No

2 (a) Special fee payable? (b) If so, when due

No

3 Language(s) in which the translation must be filed

Finnish

If the applicant’s own language is Swedish the translation may be filed in Swedish. The translation must be certified by the applicant or his representative.

§ 70n PA

§ 41a POR

4 Must a form be used?

No

5 No. of copies to be filed

1

6 Are documents which meet the formal requirements pursuant to Rule 35(3)-(14) EPC accepted?

Yes

7 Manner and form in which the translation is made available to the public

Published in the form of printed patent documents

Copies available

Mention in "Patenttilehti" (Finnish Patent Bulletin)

Entry in a separate diary, open to the public

§ 70n PA

§§ 52t, 52x PD

8 Correction of translation permitted?

Yes

§ 70q PA

9 Is provision made for a special fee for correction?

No

10 Special features

The EP application number and the name and address of the applicant must accompany the translation. Otherwise the translation is deemed not to have been filed.

§ 52v PD