patentoitua

Patentoitua is a Finnish term used to describe an invention, technology, or product that has obtained patent protection. The word derives from the verb patentoida (to patent); patentoitu is the past participle meaning patented, while patentoitua is used to denote the state of having patent protection, often in a passive or non-finite form in legal texts.

In Finnish patent law, patent protection confers exclusive rights to exploit the invention for a limited period. To be patentable, an invention typically must be novel, involve an inventive step (non-obviousness), and be capable of industrial application. The assessment follows Finnish and European patent standards, as Finland is a member of the European Patent Convention and participates in international patent systems such as the PCT.

Practically, patent protection is granted by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH). A patent application can be filed in Finland or via the European Patent Office designating Finland. The standard term is 20 years from the earliest filing date, subject to maintenance fees. After grant, the patent owner can license, assign, or sue for infringement, and others may challenge validity through opposition procedures.

Use of the term patentoitua appears commonly in product descriptions, academic writing, and business contexts, indicating the technology is protected by patent rights. If a patent has not yet been granted, the term haussa oleva patentti or patent pending is used.