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Borenius

Intellectual Property

Europe Guide 2026 : Finland


Borenius

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About

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Borenius’ Intellectual Property practice is at the undisputed top of the jurisdiction, and we count many of Finland’s leading IP experts amongst our team members. We offer clients the complete range of services for acquiring, protecting, enforcing, defending, and commercialising all types of intellectual property rights. We advise our clients on a wide range of strategic IP issues, commercial agreements, employee invention policies, and freedom-to-operate and validity opinions as well as on trade secrets related matters.

Our versatile team of IP litigation experts has secured winning results for clients in several landmark cases involving disputes related to patents, trademarks, copyright, and unfair business practices. In addition to litigating cases before domestic courts, we are well versed in arbitration proceedings.

We continuously assist well-known brand owners and clients engaged in the manufacture, wholesale and retail of goods with the drafting of manufacturing, licensing, distribution, agency, franchising and merchandising agreements. Some of the key market sectors include electronics, ICT, chemicals, cosmetics, pharma and food industries. Our expertise, long-term commitment, and ability to find creative solutions in all aspects of intellectual property have been acknowledged by leading ranking institutions.

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Intellectual Property - Finland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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 Appeals and the Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

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  • Borenius advised Teva on an SPC dispute relating to Merck Sharp & Dohme’s blockbuster diabetes combination drug, Janumet.

Strengths

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  • Borenius has demonstrated exceptional expertise, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to handle highly technical and evolving legal questions.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • The lawyers demonstrate excellent skills and an innovative approach.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ben Rapinoja
    Band 1Ben Rapinoja

    Ben Rapinoja

    Ben Rapinoja remains highly regarded for his extensive expertise in patent litigation. He also has a strong reputation in the area of copyright and trade mark infringement, as well as in disputes regarding preliminary injunctions and supplementary protection certificates.

    • He is very structured, communicative and on top of things.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • Ben Rapinoja is the clear leader in pharmaceutical patent litigation, but also has a very good overall understanding of the pharmaceutical IP landscape and dynamics.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • Band 2Lasse Laaksonen
    Band 2Lasse Laaksonen

    Lasse Laaksonen

    Lasse Laaksonen regularly assists clients with matters relating to trade mark and patent litigation. He is also seen advising on the IP aspects of commercial agreements, as well as issues pertaining to employee invention schemes.

    • Lasse Laaksonen is a highly skilled, pragmatic and easy-going professional.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • He offers long experience together with an understanding of the details of the film and television business, and all matters related to rights management, IP and copyright questions.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

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