About

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Roschier's Intellectual Property practice is among the largest and most experienced IP practices in the Nordic region. The team members are experienced in all aspects of intellectual property-related legal and business issues through having collaborated closely with regional and global market leaders in a variety of sectors such as telecommunications, broadcasting, entertainment, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, healthcare, automotive, industrial equipment and energy.


Roschier provides a “one-stop shop” on the full spectrum of IP issues, and offer market-leading advice throughout the life cycle of IP, from identification, acquisition and registration to enforcement and transactions, with portfolio management and valuation in between.

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Intellectual Property - Finland

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What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Roschier defended Telia in litigation proceedings concerning copyright infringement claims brought by KOPIOSTO.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rainer Hilli
Rainer Hilli
Head of Intellectual Property
Star Individuals
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
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Mikael Segercrantz
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Band 2
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
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Johanna Lilja
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Band 3
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
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Markku Tuominen
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Band 3
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
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Mikko Manner
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Band 3
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
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Johanna Flythström
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Band 4
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
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Kaisu Korpua
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Band 4
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

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Finland

Intellectual Property

Rainer Hilli
Rainer Hilli
Head of Intellectual Property
Star Individuals
Mikael Segercrantz
2
Mikael Segercrantz
2
Band 2
Johanna Lilja
3
Johanna Lilja
3
Band 3
Markku Tuominen
3
Markku Tuominen
3
Band 3
Mikko Manner
3
Mikko Manner
3
Band 3
Johanna Flythström
4
Johanna Flythström
4
Band 4
Kaisu Korpua
4
Kaisu Korpua
4
Band 4

Members

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Asta Uhlbäck

Eero Sikow

Janne Erkkilä

Johanna Rahnasto

Johannes Strang

Juhani Sinkkonen

Marjut Alhonnoro

Mikaela Laine

Minna Hanninen

Pauliina Vilponen

Pekka Vainio

Rainer Hilli

Rainer Hilli

Head of Department

Rami Riihijärvi

Sanna Luoma

Sanni Puikkonen

Sara Väyrynen

Silva Peltola

Susanna Nisso

Tiina Nieminen

Toni Salama