Trusted by prominent clients in the pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and technology sectors, Borenius covers broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, focusing on copyright, trademark, and patent law. Known for its expertise in trademark portfolio management and regulatory issues, the team regularly advises on issues concerning television broadcasting and sports rights. Intellectual property and technology specialist Ben Rapinoja leads the dispute resolution team in the IP department, where he focuses on patent and trademark matters, while co-head Lasse Laaksonen steers the IP and commercial department. Saara Lapiolahti is a key contact for pharmaceutical patent and copyright litigation. Hanna Pohjola has longstanding experience of handling trademark disputes.
Intellectual property in Finland
Borenius
Practice head(s):
Ben Rapinoja; Lasse Laaksonen
Other key lawyers:
Saara Lapiolahti; Hanna Pohjola
Key clients
Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd and OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd
Teva B.V. and Teva Finland Oy
Stada Arzneimittel AG
TomTom International B.V.
Generics (U.K.) Ltd (formerly Mylan AB and Mylan S.A.S), part of Viatris Group
Soda-Club (CO2) and SodaStream International B.V.
Lumene Ltd
Detection Technology Plc
Harvia Plc
Roal Oy (AB Enzymes Oy)
Work highlights
- Represented Teva Pharmaceuticals in a patent dispute regarding Apixaban before the Finnish Market Court.
- Represented TomTom International B.V. in a case brought by Nokia Technologies Oy before the Finnish Market Court.
- Represented Viatris in the case C-473/22, which concerned so-called strict liability under Finnish laws and its compliance with the Enforcement Directive, against Gilead before the European Court of Justice.
Castrén & Snellman
Castrén & Snellman excels in a broad spectrum of IP-related matters, including trade mark, copyright, and design prosecution, as well as portfolio management. The firm works with a diverse range of clients, covering the technology, life sciences, automotive, energy, textile, retail, luxury, consumer goods, and media sectors. The team is especially recognised for managing global trade mark portfolios for multinational corporations, with expertise in IP audits, drafting agreements, and corporate transactions. IP practice head Sakari Salonen brings extensive litigation expertise and offers strategic counsel on trade mark, design, and brand protection. IP prosecution team head Nina Mikander is highly regarded for her trade mark expertise, providing comprehensive support across IP strategies and portfolio management. Hanna Paloheimo, who oversees the life sciences practice, is adept at managing patent litigation, pharmaceutical regulatory issues, and food and health technology matters.
Practice head(s):
Sakari Salonen; Nina Mikander; Hanna Paloheimo
Other key lawyers:
Kim Parviainen
Testimonials
‘It is very easy to work with the Castrén team. They respond very quickly and offer the best expertise in relation to all the questions we might have.’
‘Nina Mikander always replies quickly and gives feedback on the schedule and the necessary actions. She is also very well aware of our business and can ask the right questions and give advice on choosing the right options. The cooperation goes fluently. She is very professional in her field.’
Key clients
BMW AG
Boehringer Ingelheim
Crocs, Inc.
DNA Plc
Merck KGaA and Merck Oy
Meyer Turku Oy
Onses Finland Oy
OP Financial Group
Patria Group
Valio Ltd
Wärtsilä Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted Google with all their day-to-day legal matters in Finland.
- Represented Meyer Turku Oy and Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG in an extensive criminal case, from the beginning of the internal investigation to the court’s decision.
- Represented Onses Finland Oy in an extensive dispute concerning alleged trademark infringement and unfair business practices before the Finnish Market Court.
Hannes Snellman (Finland)
From patents and trade marks to copyright matters, Hannes Snellman (Finland) offers the full range of IP services. Maintaining a varied workload, the team regularly handles complex litigation, as well as IP-intensive transactions, contractual issues, brand protection, IP strategy, and regulatory concerns. The firm’s client portfolio includes corporations from a wide range of sectors, including media, entertainment, sports, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Panu Siitonen, who leads the group, advises widely on trade marks, patents, domain names, copyrights, databases, trade secrets, and IP-intensive contractual issues. Vilhelm Schröder is well versed in patent litigation.
Practice head(s):
Panu Siitonen
Other key lawyers:
Vilhelm Schröder
Testimonials
‘One of the best teams in Finland for patent litigation.’
‘Panu Siitonen has a great knowledge of patent law, is commercially minded and super-responsive, and Vilhelm Schröder is sharp minded and very responsive.’
‘Panu Siitonen is a pragmatic expert looking for solutions.’
‘High level of competence in legal concepts surrounding patents.’
‘Vilhelm Schröder was particularly valuable, with a deep competence in the theory of law. He developed concepts which led to innovative and ultimately successful arguments.’
Key clients
Supponor
Continental Automotive
SEGA
Marimekko
Cargotec
Sanoma
Anora Group
Finnish Red Cross First Aid
Fazer
NHL Enterprises
Verkkokauppa.com
Paulig
Kesko
Microsoft
Scandic Hotels Group
Oriola
UPM-Kymmene
Abbott (Finland)
Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac
Framery
Work highlights
- Represented Supponor in a case concerning a digital overlaying technology before the Helsinki Local Division of the Unified Patent Court.
- Represented Continental Automotive in an action concerning the right to claim priority for a patent before the Finnish Market Court.
- Represented Cargotec in the partial demerger of Cargotec and separation of Kalmar into a new listed company.
Roschier
Serving a diverse client roster, the IP team at Roschier is well equipped to handle a wide range of IP issues, from identification, acquisition, and registration to enforcement of patents. The team has a strong understanding of patents, trade marks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is also skilled in IP licensing, conducting IP audits and due diligence. In addition to advising on the development of effective IP strategies and addressing anti-counterfeiting and parallel import issues, the team boasts expertise in complex IP litigation. Department head Rainer Hilli excels in patent litigation and regulatory disputes for high-profile corporations. Mikko Manner
has a particular focus on copyright litigation, while Johanna Flythström is frequently consulted for IP and technology licensing and commercialisation matters.
Practice head(s):
Rainer Hilli
Other key lawyers:
Mikko Manner; Johanna Flythström; Markku Tuominen; Kaisu Korpua
Testimonials
‘The team is very solution and business-oriented, always providing easily understandable and practical advice. The response times are fast, and the team truly takes ownership of the client’s matter and ensures deadlines are met. As a client, you are assured that things are under control.’
‘Very similar qualities than already described above with the team: effective, customer service and business-oriented, practical yet professional advice provided on short notice. A big shoutout especially to Kaisu Korpua for providing such valuable support and ensuring that timelines are always met accordingly.’
‘Rainer Hilli is superb.’
‘They have a strong IP team that can handle complex questions. The group is big enough to reply to complex topics shortly. I enjoy working with them because they are responsive and easy to work with.’
‘Rainer Hilli has great expertise in our field.’
‘The team works extremely efficiently. The communication is brilliant and always on the point. The team is very structured and has close relationships with their excellent clients.’
‘Markku Tuominen is super organised. He always has all the information and replies quickly and on the point. He is extremely reliable and an excellent lawyer.’
Key clients
Pfizer
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Nokia Oyj
Valmet Oyj
The Telia Company
AIM Sport
Procter & Gamble
Neste Oyj
Novartis
Brown-Forman/Jack Daniel’s/Finlandia Vodka
Supercell Oy
Fiskars Oyj Abp
Moomin Characters Oy Ltd
Marimekko Oyj
Nokian Tyres
Metso Oyj
Halti Oy
Autoliv Inc.
Fortum Oyj
HERE Global B.V.
Konecranes Oyj
Rovio Entertainment Corp.
Stora Enso Oyj
Lidl Suomi Kommandiittiyhtiö
Orion Oyj
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company Limited
Specsavers
Deutsche Telekom AG
Alko Oy
InterMune Inc.
Metacore Games Oy
Aiven Oy
Varjo
Peak Performance Production AB
Bristol-Meyers Squibb
Astellas Pharma GmbH
Takeda YesVaarnii Oy
Work highlights
- Represented AIM Sport AG in the preliminary injunction and infringement proceedings related to the patents covering its Digital Overlay® technology against Supponor before the Helsinki Local Division of the Unified Patent Court.
- Represented Nokia Corporation in its SEP litigation against OPPO/OnePlus in Finland and Sweden.
- Represented Merck Sharp & Dohme in defending the validity of an SPC protecting the product Janumet®.
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)
Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) has a strong reputation for advising domestic and international clients on the identification, acquisition, and registration of IP rights, as well as their commercialisation, protection, and defence. The team covers patents, copyright, designs, rights, licensing, trade marks, domain names, employee inventions, and unfair business practices, and is well versed in IP disputes. Practice head Petteri Häkkänen is a key point of contact for complex trade mark and patent infringement matters. Häkkänen is further assisted by trade mark and design expert Kati Rantala.
Practice head(s):
Petteri Häkkänen
Other key lawyers:
Kati Rantala
Testimonials
‘Stands out for its deep understanding of both the technical and strategic aspects of patent law. The team’s ability to adapt their approach to the specifics of my technology has been a key strength. Potential clients would likely appreciate their efficiency in handling complex international patent filings and their clear communication throughout the process. Compared to other firms, their personalised approach and focus on practical solutions have been particularly valuable.’
Key clients
Kimi-Matias Räikkönen
The Procter & Gamble Company
Posti Group Corporation
Olvi plc
Raisio plc
Berner Ltd.
Meeat Food Tech Oy
Eezy Plc
Sensire Oy
Image Soft Oy
Oy Redox Ab
Oy Shaman Spirits Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented F1 driver Kimi Räikkönen in his intellectual property rights matters, including three recent disputes.
- Represented Procter & Gamble in intellectual property matters concerning Finland.
- Advised Posti Group Corporation on their trademark and design prosecution and enforcement matters, as well as domain name matters.
Krogerus
Krogerus covers both contentious and non-contentious work concerning trade mark and copyright issues, data commercialisation, R&D mandates, licensing, and trade mark portfolio management. It is a key destination for clients from the technology, media, entertainment, and telecoms industries. Practice head Kalle Hynönen has extensive experience across a wide range of IP matters, with a strong focus on the TMT sector. Pessi Honkasalo is well versed in all aspects of IP. Alexander Bützow is also recommended.
Practice head(s):
Kalle Hynönen; Pessi Honkasalo
Other key lawyers:
Alexander Bützow
Testimonials
‘The team’s performance and expertise consistently exceed expectations, always adapting to provide exactly the support the customer requires in any situation. Their ability to understand and address customer needs is impressive, and they consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of the tasks at hand. In my view, the overall level of competence within the team is high and advanced.’
‘The team leader, Kalle Hynönen, is undoubtedly among the top professionals in his field and one of the best experts in Finland. He stays fully up to date with the latest developments and interpretations in his industry and consistently applies this knowledge in his work.’
‘Best and nicest people in the industry.’
‘Kalle Hynönen has a vast and unique knowledge.’
‘Kalle Hynönen is a very reliable professional and quick to answer any question.’
‘The team understands what is needed, rapid professional problem solving and good quality of service.’
‘Proactive attitude, fast turnaround time.’
‘The Krogerus team is highly professional and always knows the latest legislation, trends and a practical approach to the subject. Their approach is practical, and their way of working is always practical and solution-oriented. They deliver different options and opinions, but make the decision-making easy for the company with their comprehensive explanation and search on the subject.’
Key clients
Cloetta Finland
Hartwall
Yleisradio
Oy Trade Fairly Ltd (LovedBags)
Silo AI
HKFoods
Otava Group
Sony Music Entertainment Finland
Shook Digital
Rabbit Films
Naughty BRGR
Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Unisport Group
Smartly.io
Lindström
Oiva Isännöinti
Work highlights
- Advised Cloetta Finland on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious trademark matters, including managing their trademark portfolio.
- Advised Yleisradio on copyright and licensing matters, including the acquisition and cross-licensing of an IP portfolio.
- Advised HKFoods on the IP aspects of transactions involving the sale of its Swedish business to Lantmännen and its Danish business to Plukon Food Group, respectively.
Properta Attorneys Ltd
Properta Attorneys Ltd works with clients from multiple sectors, including retail, fashion, sports, and consumer goods, involved in contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The practice also covers trade mark disputes, design rights, copyright, and company name matters and represents clients in high-profile IP cases, including litigation at the Finnish Specialist IP Court and the IP Market Court. The team is co-headed by Hanna-Maija Elo, who specialises in IP infringement and unfair business practices cases, and Kukka Tommila, adept at advising on trade marks, design rights, domain names, patents, trade names, and marketing law. Emilia Hodge is also a standout member of the team.
Practice head(s):
Hanna-Maija Elo; Kukka Tommila
Other key lawyers:
Emilia Hodge
Testimonials
‘Hanna-Maija Elo has provided us with straightforward legal advice on all kinds of intellectual property issues. Service level is excellent, and industry knowledge as well. She has always been able to provide correct and liable opinions and advice on all matters pertaining to this area. She is an excellent negotiator and skilled lawyer in intellectual property disputes.’
‘Ability to give overall 360-degree perspective is excellent.’
Key clients
Mysoda Oy
Lännen MCE Oy
Lidl Suomi Kommandiittiyhtiö
Luhta Sportswear Company (also L-Fashion Group Ltd) andBalmuir Oy
Finnish Ministry of the Environment and Tyrsky ConsultingOy
Kalevala Koru Oy
Pentik Oy
Rimowa GmbH
Oy Suomen Apteekkiyhtiöt Ab
Rapala VMC Oyj (including Rapala group’s subsidiarycompanies)
Paulig Group
Solidium Oy
Oy Halva Ab
Helsinki Lines Oy
Caverion Oyj
AQVA Finland Oy
WOWO Vibes
Association for Finnish Work
Niomi Oy
Food Folk Suomi Oy (McDonald’s Finnish licensee)
adidas AG / adidas International Marketing B.V.
Juustoportti Oy
Raskone Oy
TILA Group Oy
Eurokangas Oy
Novita Oy
Uhana Design Oy
Taloasema Oy
Block solutions Oy
Döner Harju Oy
Pancho Villa Finland Oy
Break the Fight Oy
ETS Nord A/S
Kaiko Clothing Oy
P2X Solutions Oy
FabPatch Oy
SuperPark Oy
Work highlights
- Advised Mysoda Oy on a trademark infringement case against SodaStream companies.
- Advised Lännen MCE Oy on a trademark infringement case concerning the use of the WATERMASTER trademark as an AdWords keyword on a Google website under the .fi domain and as a keyword on the Flickr image-sharing service.
- Advised a Finnish Attorney-at-Law and their law firm in the Finnish Market Court and the Supreme Court in a dispute that concerned the use of a family name after departure from a previous law firm as a defendant.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird boasts expertise in trademark prosecution, cross-border IP investigations, unfair business practice disputes, and transactional IP matters. The firm’s client base spans a range of industries, including technical wholesalers, beverage conglomerates, and personal protective equipment companies. The team handles trademark and patent-related matters across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on tech start-ups and mid-size companies in the life sciences, retail, healthcare, and media sectors. Practice head Henri Kaikkonen is an expert in patents, trade secrets, and unfair business practices, with a wealth of experience in IP licensing agreements. Tom Vapaavuori is a standout trade secret litigator.
Practice head(s):
Henri Kaikkonen
Other key lawyers:
Tom Vapaavuori
Testimonials
‘The team has strong expertise and good international reach.’
‘Henri Kaikkonen manages the matters very efficiently.’
‘Very professional, high quality, fast performance.’
‘Fast to react and deliver. Easy access and availability.’
Key clients
Warner Bros. Discovery
Monster Energy
Metso
MTV
Eezy Group
Valoo
Isojoen Konehalli
Glaston Corporation
Tempur Sealy
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service
Swappie
Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Holiday Club
Sulapac
Work highlights
- Represented a US corporation in a trade secret and copyright litigation with multi-million damage claims before the Market Court.
- Represented a Finnish publicly listed company in a strategically important unfair business practice litigation before the Market Court.
- Advised a Finnish software company on devising a licensing strategy for their technology protected by standard essential patents.
Dittmar & Indrenius
Dittmar & Indrenius offers expert guidance on patents, copyrights, and related transactions. The firm advises clients on IP asset identification, protection strategies, licensing deals, and enforcement actions and excels in providing strategic counsel on acquiring, managing, and defending IP rights. Anna Haapanen, adept at handling copyright and patent aspects in IP, data, and technology sectors, jointly heads up the practice with Iiris Kivikari and Juli Mansnérus.
Practice head(s):
Anna Haapanen; Iiris Kivikari; Juli Mansnérus
Testimonials
‘The team is easy to work with. Most of the members are approachable and practical in their approach. I find them innovative in how effectively they combine different skills.’
‘Working with Anna Haapanen has always been easy. I have worked with her for a long time, and her practical approach to matters aligns well with my working style. Building trust in her skills is something that is usually difficult to achieve, but with Anna, it has come naturally.’
Key clients
IKEA Oy
Veho Oy Ab
Kivra Oy
Helvar Oy
Work highlights
- Advised Metso Corporation on the creation of the global, group-wide IP & Innovation Policies for the protection of Metso’s IP assets.
- Advised IKEA on intellectual property, data use, marketing, consumer protection, and media law matters.
- Represented Biogen in a highly complex marketing protection and unfair business practices landmark case in the Finnish Market Court.
Waselius
Waselius manages international portfolios concerning trademarks, domains, and designs, advising on the utilisation of a wide range of IP rights, including trademarks, patents, trade names, and trade secrets. With a strong focus on IP enforcement and defence, the firm is particularly adept at representing clients accused of IP infringement. Bernt Juthström, who frequently handles IP issues, heads up the practice with Åsa Krook, who has extensive expertise in IP management, marketing law, and commercial contracts.
Practice head(s):
Bernt Juthström; Åsa Krook
Other key lawyers:
Marianna Karjanlahti-Perini
Testimonials
‘Waselius has a great team led by Bernt Juthström and Åsa Krook. The team is knowledgeable and does great work in the field of IP advisory work, contracts and litigation. In addition to being knowledgeable to develop a practical and business-oriented approach to cases.’
‘Bernt Juthström and Åsa Krook are approachable and always easily available to discuss and analyse cases.’
‘The firm’s IP team is accurate, responsive and proactive.’
‘Åsa Krook is a very accurate and dynamic IP lawyer. She is also an excellent strategic planner and out-of-the-box thinker with unconventional solutions. Bernt Juthström is a dedicated IP lawyer, very experienced in IP litigation.’
‘The team led by Bernt Juthström and Åsa Krook is one of the most competent IP teams, covering every aspect of IP-law.’
‘Åsa Krook is a highly skilled lawyer with an outstanding ability to handle and understand complex legal matters. She always delivers the best quality results.’
‘Professional, responsive, knowledgeable and creative.’
‘Marianna Karjanlahti-Perini is a very knowledgeable EU trademark attorney. Before providing advice, she conducts thorough research to ensure that answers to certain questions are already covered and tailored situation.’
Key clients
Louis Vuitton Malletier
Pernod Ricard
Essity
Rivian
Mars
Teleste
Life Europe AB and Life Finland Oy
Eltel Group Oy
Lunette Holding
Work highlights
- Advised Pernod Ricard Group on its trade mark portfolio in Finland.
- Represented Louis Vuitton in its trademark-related contentious and non-contentious matters in Finland.
- Assisted Essity with its trademark-related contentious and non-contentious matters, as well as patent matters in Finland.
Avance Attorneys Ltd
Offering end-to-end services, the IP and technology team at Avance Attorneys Ltd covers complex regulatory issues, transactions, and contentious assignments. The team also excels in licensing agreements, management rights, and transfers, providing comprehensive support throughout all stages of the IP asset life cycle. Sonja Heiskala heads the practice, advising on technology transactions, licensing, and intellectual property disputes.
Practice head(s):
Sonja Heiskala
Key clients
Canatu
KKR
Aspia
Hostaway
Paptic
Alma Media
Freska Group
IQM Finland
Alltvex
Investcorp
Frendy
Adelis Equity Partners
Triton Equity Partners
Amer Sports
Plugit Finland
IPRally Technologies
Voyantic
Writech Industrial Services
Aidon
Alder Fund I
One Click LCA
Elenia
Harry Schaumans Stiftelse
HiQ International
Kurio
WE Tech Solutions
Future Run
Lifeline Ventures
Gevulot
Failup Ventures
Happy Signals
Qualvista
Orla DTx
Work highlights
- Advised KKR on its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Accountor Software, a provider of business software in Finland and Sweden.
- Advised Canatu and its shareholders and option holders on the de-SPAC combination of Canatu and Lifeline SPAC I Plc.
- Advised Aspia, a Vitruvian investee company, on Finnish law aspects of its acquisition of Accountor’s outsourcing business cluster.
DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd
DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd serves a diverse clientele comprising both Finnish and international clients on the full range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The team is noted for its active IP rights offering, in addition to handling commercial contracts, data privacy, and national and global trademark strategies and patent filings. The practice is co-led by Markus Oksanen, a trusted adviser for IP rights, privacy and technology licensing matters, and Sami Rintala, who brings extensive expertise in outsourcing transactions.
Practice head(s):
Markus Oksanen; Sami Rintala
Other key lawyers:
Petteri Günther
Testimonials
‘Petteri Günther has strong expertise and professionalism, as well as in-depth knowledge of IP and technology law.’
‘DLA Piper Finland is one of the most established legal practices in Finland. Its team of tech law experts is particularly strong.’
‘Petteri Günther is one of the rare legal IP experts with intellectual curiosity, broad and strong expertise, and an agile approach to IP rights, enabling him to provide legal advice on overcoming tensions between novel technological innovations and obsolete legal frameworks. He is visionary enough to examine new approaches that fit the digital age.’
Key clients
Spinnova Oy
LähiTapiola Mutual Insurance Group
Picosun O
Work highlights
- Advised Spinnova Oyj on all legal work, including negotiating new product agreements, joint development agreements, license agreements and joint venture agreements with leading global brands.
- Assisted the Atomic Layer Deposition Technology company Picosun with the negotiations of a distribution agreement with a Fortune 500 listed company, Applied Materials Inc.
Dottir Attorneys Ltd.
Jointly led by Daniel Stranius and Johanna Rantanen, Dottir Attorneys Ltd.’s team covers a wide range of strategic IP matters, from protection and enforcement to defence-side proceedings. The group brings significant expertise in trademarks, designs, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, supporting both emerging Finnish start-ups and established corporations in the technology and media industries.
Practice head(s):
Daniel Stranius; Johanna Rantanen
Key clients
Endemol Shine Finland Oy / Banijay Group
Witted Megacorp
Aller Media Oy
Kemijoki Oy
Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Elenia Oy
Integrata Oy
Warner Music Finland Oy
NordicNinja VC
Woodly Oy
Sulapac Oy
Upcloud Oy
Alva-Yhtiöt Oy
Work highlights
- Represented production company Endemol Shine Finland in a landmark case related to one of their high-profile media productions before the European Court of Justice.
- Assisted Warner Music Finland with its acquisition of the record label business of The Fried Music, the Finnish label founded by Jukka Immonen.
- Assisted shoe designer Minna Parikka Shoes with all legal matters, particularly in trademark and design prosecution fields, management, licensing, and disputes.
HPP Attorneys
The IP practice at HPP Attorneys was launched with the arrival of Henrik af Ursin in November 2023. Under Henrik’s guidance, the team continues to assist clients from various sectors, including retail, energy, pharmaceutical, automotive and real estate. Trademark and design prosecution, protection and portfolio management mandates all feature prominently in the group’s workload.
Practice head(s):
Henrik af Ursin
Other key lawyers:
Silja Järvinen
Testimonials
‘Customer focus and customer service.’
‘The partner is into our business and therefore understands our issues.’
‘Silja Järvinen consistently stands out for her credible, business-minded, and strategic advice in IPR legal matters, especially in trademark issues. Silja understands the specific needs and challenges and can craft effective and practical solutions. Her collaborative approach and willingness to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner has been invaluable.’
‘The go-to team for advice on contentious intellectual property rights cases and strategic advisory matters.’
‘Henrik af Ursin handles a broad range of commercial and contentious IP mandates. He is strong in the courtroom, where he has proved to be a force to rely on. He is calm and considerate and solves our problems.’
Key clients
Steris Europe
Neural DSP Technologies Oy
Jyväskylän Messut Oy
Storia Oy
Fizza Oy
Stala Oy
Katko Oy
DS Smith Finland
Dr Wolff Group
Aalto University
Work highlights
- Advised Neural DSP Technologies Oy on a number of IP-related questions in multiple jurisdictions.
- Advised Steris Finland on all agreements and guidelines for handling employee innovations.
- Advised Stala Oy on the drafting of key cross-border licensing agreements in relation to a new product line.
Lexia Attorneys Ltd
Lexia Attorneys Ltd focuses on strategy, licensing, and transactions, along with trademark protection and enforcement. With particular strength in the software, entertainment, and gaming sectors, the firm advises on both national and international brand protection and the commercialisation of IP rights. Kimmo Oila and Kimmo Suominen jointly lead the practice.
Practice head(s):
Kimmo Oila; Kimmo Suominen
Key clients
Tampereen Tiivisteteollisuus Ltd
Orkla ASA
SJT-Investment Group Ltd
Axopar Boats Ltd / Axopar Holdings Ltd
Kotipizza Group Plc
Futureplay Ltd
PlusID Ltd
Dennis Original Ltd
Elmery Ltd
HC Ässät Pori Oy
Solar Republic Ltd
Fepod Ltd
If Gnistan Oy
SPOT ry
Fundis Application Oy
Pearl & Starr Enterprises Oy
Suomen 4H Liitto ry
Work highlights
- Advised Axopar Boats Ltd on their design protection, domain name-related infringement issues, infringement of trademarks, and infringement of design rights.
- Advised Orkla ASA on protecting the brand and intellectual property of one of their future businesses, registered trademarks and helped buy and register domain names.
- Advised HC Ässät Pori Oy on their brand protection and IP strategy as well as with their launching of a new logo and new brand.