The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) have decided to jointly launch a pilot project for the CNIPA-PRH Focal Point Mechanism.

Both CNIPA and PRH will designate one officer each as IP focal point to provide consulting services on IP issues related to Chinese enterprises operating in Finland and Finnish enterprises operating in China, and to support these enterprises from both countries in obtaining effective IP protection.

During the project period, Chinese enterprises with relevant inquiries may contact the CNIPA IP liaison officer at the following details:

Liaison Officer: Mr. LI Ruifeng

Email: ip_support@cnipa.gov.cn

Finnish enterprises with relevant inquiries may contact the PRH IP liaison officer at the following details:

Email: int_affairs@prh.fi

The CNIPA-PRH Focal Point Mechanism pilot project will run for one year, from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

(Source: website of CNIPA)