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WIDEN

Intellectual Property

Europe Guide 2026 : Estonia


WIDEN

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About

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WIDEN’s Intellectual Property team advises clients on the protection, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, combining legal expertise with a practical understanding of technology, digital business models and brand value. The team assists clients in identifying, managing and protecting key intangible assets, with advice tailored to both day-to-day business needs and more strategic projects.

Type of work handled

Copyright, trademark, patent and industrial design matters; trade secret protection; licensing arrangements; ownership and allocation of IP rights; IP strategy in commercial and digital contexts; protection of digital intellectual assets; and disputes concerning infringement, unauthorised use and misuse of intellectual property.

Categories of clients

Domestic and international companies, technology-driven businesses, brand owners, rights holders, innovative growth companies and clients operating in sectors where intellectual property is a key commercial asset.

Specialisations

Copyright advisory; trademark protection and portfolio matters; patent and industrial design issues; trade secret protection; IP licensing; ownership structuring; digital asset protection strategies; and contentious IP matters.

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Intellectual Property - Estonia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

WIDEN has a varied practice that is equipped to deal with IP disputes, advisory mandates and contractual agreements. The team is well positioned to advise on licensing and data protection issues, and offers further assistance with compliance and IP infringements. It attracts significant players from the technology, blockchain and finance industries.

Strengths

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  • WIDEN's team is very capable.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • WIDEN's team is not only highly knowledgeable in Estonian law, but also demonstrates an ability to integrate cross-border considerations. Its advice is consistently pragmatic, solution-oriented and tailored to our sectors.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingHenri Ratnik
    Up and ComingHenri Ratnik

    Henri Ratnik

    Henri Ratnik is recognised for his ability to advise technology, life sciences and media clients on licensing agreements and trade mark matters, as well as the IP elements of corporate transactions. He offers additional expertise in data protection and IT matters.

    • Henri Ratnik offers high quality work that is delivered on time.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingRauno Kinkar
    Up and ComingRauno Kinkar

    Rauno Kinkar

    Rauno Kinkar has experience acting across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious IP mandates. His practice covers data protection, licensing, compliance and IP protection cases.

    • Rauno Kinkar finds the best solutions.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at WIDEN (2)

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Members

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