Avance Attorneys Ltd‘s IP and technology team is headed up by Sonja Heiskala, who is focused on data protection and general IP work. The department is regularly involved in technology-focused transactions and advises on IP and licensing agreements, IP management rights and IP transfers. The team is often engaged by clients from the gaming, entertainment, and movie industries, as well as the software, biotechnology, healthtech and cleantech sectors.
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- ‘The advice and support that Avance provides on IP matters is phenomenal - you feel that you are in good hands.’
‘Ilkka Perheentupa and Sonja Heiskala are stand out attorneys. They are always available to discuss, work when necessary, and the work product is flawless.’
Key clients
- Paptic Oy
- Alma Media Oyj
- Doordash, Inc.
- Aurora Studios Oy
- Freska Group Oy
- Reworks Oy
- Orla DTx Oy
- Futureplay
- IQM Finland Oy
- Alltvex Oy
- Investcorp
- Frendy
- Adelis Equity Partners
- Triton Equity Partners
- Amer Sports
- Plugit Finland Oy
Work highlights
- Advised Paptic Oy, a Finnish technology company developing bio-based, recyclable and reusable packaging materials, on R&D collaborations, domestic and multi-jurisdictional IP licensing arrangements and other commercial agreements.
- Advised Hostaway on the $175m strategic growth investment led by PSG.
- Advised IPRally Technologies, a Finland-based patent AI company, on raising €10m in Series A funding round.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sonja Heiskala