Alexander Bützow
Krogerus
Krogerus
Client SatisfactionKrogerus 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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kalle Hynönen, Pessi Honkasalo