Seven objectives for the future

NatioNal Board of PateNts aNd registratioN

Take a look at our objectives for the future.

We have compiled our strategic objectives for

2012-2015 together with the best experts in the

field – our staff and stakeholders.

Clients are our number one priority. We work to

ensure the success of Finnish society. Read more

about our seven promises for a better and more

functional future!

Our priority areas and strategic objectives

Priority areas

This is possible, since

Introduction of e-services

Quality

Expertise

our activities are cost-effective and efficient.

we are a team of experts.

For our clients:

We promote new and growing business activities.

We are a recognised organisation granting exclusive rights

We are a pioneer in providing online services

All our information is used effectively

we are a unified organisation benefiting both clients and staff.

We are uncomplicated – on purpose. We offer you an easy and reliable way to register businesses and organisations and to protect industrial property rights. Today, many of our services related to the Trade Register, associations, trademarks, patents and utility models are available online. In the near future our internal processes will also be available online, thus allowing us to further improve and speed up the service.

With our help, the process of starting businesses and establishing organisations and foundations becomes fast and smooth. Our web service is convenient for filing basic notices or making amendments to an association and very soon it will also be possible to establish a limited liability company online.

Our electronic information services support business activities in various ways.

Objective 1: We promote new and growing business activities. We support the operational requirements of associations and foundations.

We provide extensive information about granted patents and registered trademarks as well as Trade Register information.

We are constantly collaborating with different partners, and therefore we are able to offer reliable and necessary information to benefit both businesses and the public administration. We actively take part in mutual services and projects, such as Enterprise Finland and Action Programme on eServices and eDemocracy.

• All notices and amendments to the Trade Register will be made online by the end of 2015

• The processing of trademarks and design rights as well as the patent and utility model processes will be carried out entirely online from 2013

• The electronic business information services is being extended over the next three years (completion in 2015)

Is it possible to make

a start-up notification of

a limited company directly online?

examining is our job. We examine in advance if trademarks can be registered or if company names are applicable and unique, and thus make it easier for companies to operate within their market.

Before granting a patent we examine the novelty and inventiveness of the invention in order for our clients to obtain a strong patent. In our work we use the online information search systems and extensive databases of the European Patent Office (EPO).By carrying out yearly evaluations we ensure the quality of patent examination and the productivity of our processes.

Objective 2: We are a recognised organisation granting exclusive rights.

We continuously collect international reference data. We also have a supply of comparative data on processing times in other Nordic countries and within the EU.

The reputation we have gained is entirely based on the high quality of our work.

• We maintain the quality certificate (ISO 9001) of patent activities

• The quality indicators of trademarks will be completed in 2012

• International benchmarking studies provide information, ideas and inspiration to us all.

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electricity in the air. The programme to improve our online services, ePRH, coordinates all our information systems and services. This means that we will continue to improve the processing of matters and to offer a wider range of e-services for our clients.

The Register of Associations already leads the way for online services within public administration.

Objective 3: We are a pioneer in providing online services.

We create new services and improve existing ones based on our clients’ needs. Usability is the key factor, supported by more explicit and uniform services.

All the services that are important to our clients are also close to our hearts and subject to continuous improvement.

• ePRH and our project management model will improve efficiency in 2012-2013

• The clients’ perspective comes first as we create new services 2012-

I’ve established an association.

Online.

In a second.

information should be shared. When the Trade Register’s current development projects are completed it will be easier for our clients to quickly register updated business details. New systems and measures allow us to monitor more efficiently that the information in the Trade Register is up-to-date.

Because of the close cooperation within the EU, a wider range of information on trademarks and designs will be available. In addition, our patent information services are being further improved. Therefore we expect to see lots of satisfied clients.

Company information in the Trade Register is actively used as basic information within the Ministry of Employment and the Economy group, thus serving the needs of society as well as commerce and industry.

Objective 4: All our information is used effectively.

The collaboration between the NBPR and the Tax Administration provide our clients with more extensive and up-to-date financial statements.

Our new marketing and communication concept encourages us to regularly share information and to communicate with our clients. Information is always a positive thing.

• The information in the Trade Register will be updated frequently and the information services will become more diverse from 2013-

• The online information services of patents will be further elaborated in 2012 and 2013

• Information services of trademarks and design protection covering the EU will be introduced in 2012-2013

Where can I find more

information about trademarks?

together We are stronger.Even though we still have a lot to do, we have worked hard to create closer collaboration and better interaction. Much has been accomplished and many new projects have been started, such as:

Objective 5: A single unified NBPR.

• Strengthening the measurement of leadership and results in 2012-2013

• Introducing the one-desk model in customer and information services in 2012-2013

• Enhancing interaction and proposing new communication forums in the project for improving communication and work community skills 2012-2013

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We make a positive impression – in a profitable Way. We do our work well when we do it efficiently and cost-effectively. Measures that help us succeed include providing a concentrated management of projects, streamlining processes and developing cost and utility analysis of data systems.

Objective 6: We do everything cost-effectively and efficiently.

• Introducing project management, project models and overall architecture in 2012 and 2013

• Identifying and simplifying processes from 2012

I’m efficient and proud of it.

We are competent and still improving. Our competent and engaged staff are our most valuable asset and must therefore be nurtured. Joint discussions, evaluations and colleague support further improve the leadership.

Objective 7: We have the most competent staff and the most exemplary leadership.

We take care of our staff by:

• introducing good customs according to the result of a communication and competence project in 2012 and 2013;

• providing staff training courses and recreational activities;

• carrying out measures to improve the working environment;

• arranging managerial training courses regularly;

• making comprehensive evaluations of managers.

Come and join us

– together we will succeed!

NatioNal Board of PateNts aNd registratioNArkadiankatu 6 A, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

P.O.Box 1140, FI-00101 Helsinki

Tel. +358 29 509 5000 • Fax +358 29 509 5328

E-mail: registry@prh.fi • forename.surname@prh.fi

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