Europe Guide 2026 : Finland
Ranked Individual
Provided by Castrén & Snellman
We are committed to providing unique IP solutions.
We are one of Finland’s leading and most experienced IP practices. Our versatile team of lawyers and specialists cover every area of IP, from protection to commercialisation and enforcement.
A diverse range of clients come to us for our practical and business-oriented advice on patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, employee inventions, trade secrets, advertising and marketing law.
The solutions we provide and our expertise have repeatedly been acknowledged in the top tier by international directories such as Chambers Europe and Global, Legal500, World Trademark Review and IAM Patent 1000.
Contact: Sakari Salonen, Kim Parviainen, Hanna Paloheimo and Nina Mikander
Provided by Chambers
Castrén & Snellman houses a much-admired practice that handles a broad range of IP matters, including trade mark infringement cases, patent disputes and brand protection issues. The team also advises on marketing and advertising matters, and is retained by a sizeable client roster that includes technology, manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies.
Provided by Chambers
Castrén & Snellman represented BMW in a trade mark infringement and design rights dispute.
Provided by Chambers
The team has a good understanding of the local market and the global business. The lawyers have great legal minds and a practical way of delivering advice, tailor-made for our needs.
Provided by Chambers
Sakari Salonen regularly advises clients from the manufacturing and technology industries on issues related to portfolio management and brand protection, including representing them in patent and trade mark infringement and invalidity proceedings and anti-counterfeiting matters.
Head of Intellectual Property
Provided by Castrén & Snellman
Hilma-Karoliina Markkanen
Nina Mikander
Head of Department
Piia Raappana
Tiina Orre
Kim Parviainen
Hanna Paloheimo
Head of Department
Global 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Finland
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