Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
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About
Provided by Roschier
Roschier’s IP team represents clients in a wide variety of intellectual property assignments, including:
• IP identification and acquisition strategies
• Employee, contractor and other workforce IP-related policies and disputes
• Anti-counterfeiting and parallel import-related strategies and enforcement
• Patent, design, trademark, copyright and trade secret enforcement and litigation
• Coordination of multi-jurisdictional IP enforcement and litigation, including at EUIPO and CJEU
• Trademark and Design Prosecution
• Licensing, either together with or independent of technology, and both ad hoc and as part of more general licensing programs
• Ecosystem, open innovation and open source-related intellectual property issues
• FRAND licensing related issues
• Intellectual property transactions, either independent of non-IP assets or as part of conventional transactions, such as transfer of business
• IP audit, IP due diligence and brand valuation
• IP portfolio reviews
• Franchising, merchandising, product placement and other similar forms of IP commercialization
• Marketing and unfair competition-related protection of client’s rights
• IP strategies, policies, manuals and training across the board
Our practice provides clients with a “one-stop shop” for advice on the entire spectrum of IP issues.
Chambers Review
Roschier retains a market-leading status, advising on all key areas of IP rights management and protection. The law firm handles patent litigation on behalf of international telecommunications companies, as well as acting for pharmaceutical clients. Lawyers in the practice also advise major international brands on trade mark registration and on opposition and infringement proceedings brought before the Finnish courts. Roschier's scope of expertise further extends to advising on IP strategies and anti-counterfeiting measures, and it regularly advises clients on global trade mark and patent portfolio management.
Work Highlights
- Roschier defended Telia in litigation proceedings concerning copyright infringement claims brought by KOPIOSTO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Roschier team are very creative and clearly care about delivering value to clients, even in challenging timetables and a complex environment."
"The lawyers are very experienced and have no need to mystify IP matters. They will guide you and provide to-the-point advice."
"Roschier's style is very detailed and comprehensive. The law firm really has resources and it uses them; they can be used for the largest cases."
"The lawyers are good at seeing the big picture. They are very talented and versatile, and provide quick response times."
"The department has many experts and experienced IP attorneys who can handle the most complex matters. They are very responsive and the service is client-oriented."
"The Roschier team are very creative and clearly care about delivering value to clients, even in challenging timetables and a complex environment."
"The lawyers are very experienced and have no need to mystify IP matters. They will guide you and provide to-the-point advice."
"Roschier's style is very detailed and comprehensive. The law firm really has resources and it uses them; they can be used for the largest cases."
"The lawyers are good at seeing the big picture. They are very talented and versatile, and provide quick response times."
"The department has many experts and experienced IP attorneys who can handle the most complex matters. They are very responsive and the service is client-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Rainer Hilli maintains a market-leading IP practice and remains highly esteemed for his extensive experience in the area. He frequently advises on patent and trade mark invalidation and infringement proceedings, and also assists with copyright enforcement matters and the creation of global IPR strategies. He is particularly well placed to act for clients in the pharmaceutical and media sectors.
Mikael Segercrantz regularly represents pharmaceutical companies in patent infringement and trade mark invalidation proceedings. He has further experience handling anti-counterfeiting strategies for a number of sizeable global brands.
"Mikael Segercrantz is brilliant. He is strategic and very responsible, while also being excellent with clients. He is able to explain complicated legal scenarios."
"He is a brilliant, client-focused lawyer who is solid and safe. He is a great, trusted adviser in all situations."
Johanna Lilja advises clients from a range of industries, including the telecommunications and healthcare sectors. While her practice is especially focused on patent litigation, she is also active on transactional IP issues and anti-counterfeiting strategies.
"Johanna Lilja is fantastic. She is extremely approachable and always on top of things. She offers short reaction times."
"Johanna has an excellent knowledge base on all IP-related topics. She knows everybody and is generally appreciated by the industry, courts and colleagues."
Markku Tuominen is noted for his active IP and trade mark practice, with a focus on both prosecution and enforcement work. He also advises on copyright infringement cases, anti-counterfeiting strategies and global portfolio management matters.
"Markku Tuominen is very service-oriented and responsive in all matters."
"For anything relating to brands, trade marks and insignia, Markku is your trusted adviser."
Mikko Manner is Roschier's managing partner. He regularly advises on patent and copyright litigation as well as licensing matters, and is also noted for his work on disputes relating to employee inventions.
"He is extremely hands-on and always jumps on calls."
"Mikko Manner is very talented."
Johanna Flythström assists clients with a broad range of issues, including patent litigation and licensing matters. She is qualified in both Finland and the USA.
"She is a great lawyer: quick, smart and has a solid business understanding."
"She is a world-leading IP strategist."
"Johanna Flythström is very skilful."
"She is very interested in the business and its demands for legal support."
Kaisu Korpua assists with matters related to trade mark portfolio management and global IPR strategies. She has experience representing clients in the life sciences and diagnostics areas.
"It is always nice and a pleasure to work with Kaisu Korpua. She is a real expert and an experienced IP attorney in her field."
Ranked Lawyers at
Roschier
Finland
Members
Provided by Roschier
Asta Uhlbäck
Janne Erkkilä
Johannes Strang
Juhani Sinkkonen
Marjut Alhonnoro
Minna Hanninen
Niklas Östman
Head of Department
Rami Riihijärvi
Sanni Puikkonen
Silva Peltola
Susanna Nisso
Toni Salama