Intellectual Property | Global

Borenius has a formidable practice that offers strong capabilities across a huge range of IP law topics. The team advises on trade mark litigation and enforcement, patent litigation and licensing agreements. Lawyers in the firm are recognised for their focus on blue-chip companies within life sciences, with an impressive client list that includes several major global generic pharmaceutical companies. Borenius also acts on copyright matters, and represents clients at all levels of the Finnish court system including the Court of Helsinki, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

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.

Hannes Snellman has a skilled team advising on trade mark and patent infringements, as well as the management of trade mark portfolios and matters related to misuse of trade secrets. The team works closely with the law firm's corporate department to assist with the intellectual property aspects of mergers. The law firm's client roster includes companies from the media, IT, consumer goods and life sciences sectors. Lawyers in the practice also assist with IP licensing agreements.

Krogerus frequently advises on portfolio management and brand protection matters. The law firm represents clients in contentious patent and trade mark mandates, as well as advising on copyright legislation. Lawyers in the team are a popular choice for clients from the technology and media industries. They offer further expertise in rebranding matters and in the IP aspects of commercial agreements.

Waselius is experienced in advising clients on the protection and enforcement of IP rights, including copyrights, trade marks and patents. The team is also adept at handling matters related to trade secrets, and advises organisations from a range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, technology, and food and beverages.