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Intellectual Property

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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

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Intellectual Property - Finland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Roschier retains a market-leading status for 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

Provided by Roschier

  • Roschier represented Gilead in two damages proceedings against Mylan and KRKA before the Market Court.

Strengths

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Roschier is clearly number one; there is not much question about that when it comes to IP in terms of size, breadth and profile of practice. It's a no-brainer.

Intellectual Property respondent
Global

The lawyers can think outside the box and are very solution-oriented.

Intellectual Property respondent
Global

Roschier is clearly the market leader.

Intellectual Property respondent
Global

They are always quick to respond and align on expectations.

Intellectual Property respondent
Global

The lawyers' advice is very to the point and they always have suggestions based on their analysis. It's very easy to reach them.

Intellectual Property respondent
Global

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.

He is a star lawyer who has appeared in many cases and has taken a very strong role in the patent litigation field.

He is the number one attorney in patent law and disputes in Finland, especially relating to pharmaceuticals. He has vast experience and knowledge.

Rainer is the foremost patent litigator in Finland and has a strong presence in court.

Rainer Hilli is very experienced, respected and knows the industry very well.

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Johanna Lilja
2
Johanna Lilja
2
Band 2

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 a strong performer.

Johanna is fantastic because she is always approachable, on top of the case and hands-on. She knows every detail, and her pleading in court is strong.

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Mikael Segercrantz
2
Mikael Segercrantz
2
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.

He has good knowledge of both our businesses and the market in general.

Mikael Segercrantz is fantastic.

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Mikko Manner
2
Mikko Manner
2
Band 2

Mikko Manner regularly advises on patent and copyright litigation as well as licensing matters, and is also noted for his work on employee inventions.

Mikko Manner will teach you everything on law and philosophy while performing commercially sound work.

He is very committed from start to finish and is very talented.

Mikko Manner is a strong expert.

Mikko’s deep understanding of IP is extremely valuable in almost any tech project.

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Johanna Flythström
3
Johanna Flythström
3
Band 3

Johanna Flythström assists clients with a broad range of issues, including patent litigation, licensing matters and anti-counterfeiting strategy.

Johanna Flythström is a very good lawyer.

Johanna Flythström is always progressive.

She has a technical background and degree, which makes her a good choice for patent-related matters.

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Markku Tuominen
3
Markku Tuominen
3
Band 3

Markku Tuominen is noted for his active 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.

He delivers a high level of service and cares for his clients.

Markku is easy to approach and very responsive. He is an excellent expert in all IP matters and always finds a good solution.

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Kaisu Korpua
4
Kaisu Korpua
4
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.

Kaisu Korpua is well known in the area of trade mark prosecution.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Roschier

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Finland

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

Rainer Hilli

Rainer Hilli

Head of Department

Rami Riihijärvi

Sanna Luoma

Sanni Puikkonen

Sara Väyrynen

Silva Peltola

Susanna Nisso

Tiina Nieminen

Toni Salama