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Assisting Specialists

Soili
Ahoinpelto

IP Specialist

Soili Ahoinpelto

Tampere

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

I joined Berggren Patents in October 2020. Prior to this, I have worked in trademark-related matters, countering financial crime, the Tampere City Legal Department and the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Helsinki Embassy.

Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish, (French)

soili.ahoinpelto@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2616

Tiina
Allinniemi

IP Specialist

Tiina Allinniemi

Helsinki

Trademark protection, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Tiina handles national and international registration processes for trademarks and patents. She is strongly involved in international operations and works part-time for Berggren GmbH in Munich. Tiina joined Berggren in 2016 and has been in the field since 2012.

Areas of expertise: Trademark prosecution, assignments and changes of ownership. Patenting process, especially German filings. Language skills: German, English, Swedish, French.

tiina.allinniemi@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2336

Jaana
Eronen

IP Specialist

Jaana Eronen

Turku

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

I have taken care of different types of IPR, since 1991.

Taking care of patenting all over the world. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

jaana.eronen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2571

Krista
Hagner

IP Specialist, Translator

Krista Hagner

Helsinki

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Krista has worked closely with patent attorneys and clients since joining Berggren in 2000 attending to national and international patent applications throughout the whole patenting process. She also translates patent texts.

Specialty: Handling the entire patenting process in Finland as well as abroad. Translations (Swedish, English). Knowledge of languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, German

krista.hagner@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2245

Sari
Heikkilä

IP Specialist, Team Leader

Sari Heikkilä

Tampere

Selling IP, Buying IP, IP licensing, Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN IP CONSULTING, BERGGREN PATENTS, BERGGREN BROKERAGE

I have over 20 years experience of working in the patenting organisation at industry. I assisted with divestment and acquisition projects, coordinated administration work including trainings and attended developing of several internal processes and tools. At Berggren I work in Patents and also with IP Consulting and Brokerage team.

Project coordination, divestment/acquisition, developing processes and tools Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

sari.heikkila@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2601

Mia
Hemmilä

IP Specialist, Translator

Mia Hemmilä

Turku

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Mia has been employed by Berggren since 1999.

Providing assistance in all formal matters related to patenting processes in Finland and abroad. In addition to application proceedings, she also handles e.g. transfers of rights and patent translations. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, French

mia.hemmila@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2558

Jaana
Hietanen

IP Specialist, Development Coordinator

Jaana Hietanen

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Jaana specializes in the US patent and design patent prosecution. Thus, she is familiar with the USPTO procedures and practices and is able to assist clients with any questions related to US IP formalities. She has extensive experience in patent prosecution processes worldwide, especially before the Finnish Patent and Registration Office, the European Patent Office (EPO) and the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), and can help clients also with foreign national and regional patent application filing and prosecution.

Handling formalities of the patent prosecution process both in the US and abroad. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, German, Swedish

jaana.hietanen@berggren.fi

Minna
Hulanmäki

IP Specialist

Minna Hulanmäki

Jyväskylä

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Minna has long experience in handling patenting procedures in Finland and abroad, including the EP and PCT systems. She also handles opposition and appeal procedures, transfers of IP rights, and assists in monitoring renewal fees. Minna joined Berggren in 2013 and has been working in the field since 1989.

Handling the patenting procedures in Finland and other countries. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish, German, French

minna.hulanmaki@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2646

Päivi
Huovila

IP Specialist

Päivi Huovila

Helsinki

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

I have been working at Berggren since 1992 in FI, EP and PCT prosecution, specializing in transfers.

Managing the entire patenting process both in Finland and abroad. Patent prosecution FI, EP, PCT, USA. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, German, Swedish

paivi.huovila@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2294

Riikka
Joensuu

IP Specialist

Riikka Joensuu

Oulu

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

I have joined Berggren in 2023. My responsibilities include handling administrative and formal matters related to patent applications both in Finland and abroad.

Taking care of the entire patenting process both in Finland and abroad. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

riikka.joensuu@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2102

Pirjo
Junnila

IP Specialist

Pirjo Junnila

Oulu

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Pirjo has been working at Berggren since 1999, so she has a wide experience in patent business. Before joining Berggren Pirjo has worked in different companies as a translator and an interpreter of the Russian and German languages

Attending to the whole patenting process in Finland and abroad. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, Russian, German, English, Swedish

pirjo.junnila@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2110

Mirva
Junnilainen

IP Specialist, Translator

Mirva Junnilainen

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Counterfeit products, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Mirva’s primary tasks include handling matters related to the process of trademark registration and anti-counterfeiting as well as keeping in contact with customers and foreign attorneys. Mirva joined Berggren in 2012.

Trademarks, counterfeit products Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish

mirva.junnilainen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2341

Eija
Karhunen

IP Specialist

Eija Karhunen

Oulu

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Eija advises our clients at different stages of the application process, from filing an application until approval of the application and grant of the patent. Her tasks include, among other things, formalities relating to the initiation of patent and utility model applications, correspondence with clients, foreign patent agencies and offices, deadline monitoring and invoicing. Before joining Berggren in 2017, Eija has worked for both an attorney’s office and in international technology company's IPR team.

Carrying out the entire patenting process both in Finland and abroad. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish, German, (French)

eija.karhunen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2119

Riittaliisa
Kiuru

IP Specialist, Authorized Translator

Riittaliisa Kiuru

Helsinki

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Finnish and foreign patent and utility model applications, SPC applications, translations (Finnish, English, German), authorized translator from German to Finnish and from English to Finnish Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, German, Swedish

riittaliisa.kiuru@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2305

Marjo
Kivistö

IP Specialist

Marjo Kivistö

Helsinki

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Validation of European patent in Finland

marjo.kivisto@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2267

Susanna
Kronman

IP Specialist, Project Coordinator

Susanna Kronman

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Design protection, Domain services, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

I´m working with renewals team and I handle renewals for trademarks, designs and domain names. I also record change of owners details into trademark and design registrations. I have been working with Berggren since August 2017 and from October 2013 in IP business.

Renewals for trademarks, designs and domain names Recordals for trademarks and designs Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

susanna.kronman@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2258

Satu
Kuorikoski

International Business Coordinator, Translator

Satu Kuorikoski

Turku

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Satu is an experienced IP Specialist providing assistance in all formal matters related to patenting processes in the USA and worldwide. Satu's special skills are also German and English translations. Satu has been employed by Berggren since 1998.

US patent formalities / translations Knowledge of languages: Finnish, German, English

satu.kuorikoski@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2575

Marianne
Laakkonen

IP Specialist, Translator

Marianne Laakkonen

Tampere

Trademark protection, Design protection, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Marianne works in the Berggren Tampere office and handles a wide range of matters relating to trademark and design applications and maintenance of registrations in Finland and abroad. Marianne started in the IP sector in 1998, working first as a translator and IP assistant, gaining experience of patent application procedures as well.

Trademarks, designs Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish

marianne.laakkonen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2631

Heli
Laine

IP Specialist, Team Leader, Translator

Heli Laine

Turku

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Heli works closely with patent attorneys in managing national and international patent applications throughout the whole patenting process. Her tasks include among others correspondence with domestic and foreign clients, agencies and patent offices, invoicing as well as due date monitoring. Heli also translates patent texts. She is one of the specialist team leaders and participates in developing the internal processes at Berggren. Prior to joining Berggren in 2006, Heli worked nine years in health care. She has also worked as a volunteer with street children in Russia.

All stages of the patenting process in Finland and abroad. Translations. Patent specialist team leader. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Russian, Swedish

heli.laine@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2573

Laura
Lehtoaro

IP Specialist, Project Coordinator

Laura Lehtoaro

Helsinki

Trademark protection, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Laura assists clients in trademark registration processes. She helps clients with, for example, declaration of use matters and recordals. Filing applications and monitoring deadlines are also her responsibilities. Before joining Berggren in 2014, Laura worked as a research assistant as well as a project manager at a translation agency.

Trademarks Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

laura.lehtoaro@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2386

Eeva
Lehtonen

IP Specialist

Eeva Lehtonen

Helsinki

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish

eeva.lehtonen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2251

Malin
Lindberg

IP Specialist, Translator

Malin Lindberg

Turku

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

I have worked at Berggren from 2006, as a patent specialist and translator.

Patent specialist Knowledge of languages: Swedish, Finnish, English, (German, French)

malin.lindberg@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2577

Heidi
Lovikka

IP Specialist

Heidi Lovikka

Oulu

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

I have long experience of the entire life cycle of domestic and foreign patenting: from filing an application at the Patent Office until grant of the patent. My duties include formalities related to the initiation of patent and utility model applications and Office Action responses, allowance phase, correspondence with clients, foreign patent offices and agencies, deadline monitoring, and invoicing. I have also been able to take part in Berggren's development work from the very beginning of my employment relationship; I joined the company in August 2021. I previously worked for 18 years in IP Administrator position. I also have education and work experience in the field of financial management.

Carrying out the entire patenting process both in Finland and abroad. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish (German, French, Spanish)

heidi.lovikka@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2120

Sisko
Malkamäki

IP Specialist

Sisko Malkamäki

Jyväskylä

IP plan, Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Sisko serves our Clients mainly in patent matters with Patent Attorney Virpi Noponen. As the Site Manager of Berggren Jyväskylä Office, her tasks also include building regional visibility, organizing events and new customer acquisition. Sisko made a return to the IP industry by joining Berggren in 2016 after having spent a year in a Startup company as a minor shareholder, where she worked on commercializing research-based innovation. Prior to this, she completed her thesis on the same subject, graduating with a Master's degree in Business from the University of Jyväskylä in 2015. Sisko has also long experience in IP Matters, as she has worked in the field since 2004.

Domestic and International patenting procedures. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

sisko.malkamaki@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2688

Pia
Mustakallio

IP Specialist

Pia Mustakallio

Helsinki

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Validation of European patent.

pia.mustakallio@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2296

Riina
Paananen

IP Specialist

Riina Paananen

Helsinki

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Studies for a law degree (BBA) at the University of Applied Sciences completed in 2021. Through studies internship working experience on the public legal affairs.

Managing the entire patenting process both in Finland and abroad. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

riina.paananen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2252

Helmiina
Piipponen

IP Specialist

Helmiina Piipponen

Tampere

Trademark protection, Design protection, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Helmiina helps clients with matters related to trademarks and designs. She handles application procedures and maintenance of registrations in Finland and abroad in cooperation with trademark and design attorneys. Helmiina has been working at Berggren since 2016.

Trademarks, designs Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish

helmiina.piipponen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2630

Heli
Pitkänen

IP Specialist

Heli Pitkänen

Kuopio

Industrial property rights and copyrights, IP plan, IP strategy, Dedicated IP professional as a service, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN IP CONSULTING, BERGGREN PATENTS

As IP Specialist I work with patent and utility model cases assisting our clients in their IP matters and cooperating with our foreign associates and with patent offices. I know Greip system and I’m happy to assist with it. I have a M. Sc. Economic degree and competence in developing business operations. I understand the strategic meaning and marketing value of our clients’ IP matters. Joined Berggren in 2011, has practiced the profession since 2005.

Patents and utility models in Finland and abroad, IP strategy Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish, German, French, Italian, Russian

heli.pitkanen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2643

Susanna
Pura

IP Specialist, Team Leader, Translator

Susanna Pura

Tampere

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Susanna has extensive experience in all stages of the patenting process in Finland and abroad. She works closely with patent attorneys to assist clients in managing cases and communicating with our international network of attorneys, as well as different patent offices. Susanna is one of the specialist team leaders and participates in developing the internal processes at Berggren. Susanna joined Berggren in 2002.

All stages of the patenting process in Finland and abroad, translations (English). Patent specialist team leader. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

susanna.pura@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2635

Essi
Pösö

IP Specialist

Essi Pösö

Tampere

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

I have a good experience for handling Finnish and foreign applications, especially EP procedure. I have given lectures for patent assistants in Finland and also I have given comments for WIPO about the ePCT system. I am currently the chairman of the Finnish association for IP assistants.

EP patent system, registration of changes in applicant information, use of the Greip database Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish

essi.poso@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2624

Outi
Pöyhönen

IP Specialist

Outi Pöyhönen

Helsinki

Design protection, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

I work with the renewals team at Berggren and take care of mainly design renewals. I keep contact with clients, different offices and foreign agents.

Design Renewals Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

outi.poyhonen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2382

Paula
Ranta

IP Specialist

Paula Ranta

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Design protection, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

I handle trademark renewals and recordals all over the world and I can also take care of the same actions with designs. I started in Berggren on March 2011 totally in new business field and I loved it. I worked earlier in commercial business and among other things learned a lot about cooperating with clients.

Trademark and design renewals, recordals Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

paula.ranta@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2330

Katja
Rautiainen

IP Specialist

Katja Rautiainen

Tampere

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

In addition to tasks relating to patenting process, I organize various events for our clients and staff. I have worked at Berggren since 2002.

Handling the patenting process both in Finland and in other countries Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Swedish

katja.rautiainen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2618

Susanna
Rämö

IP Specialist, Translator

Susanna Rämö

Turku

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Susanna handles formal and administrative matters related to the patenting processes in Finland and abroad throughout the whole patenting process. In addition to application proceedings, she also translates patent texts.

Handling the entire patenting process in Finland as well as abroad. Translations FI-EN-FI. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

susanna.ramo@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2582

Terhi
Salmi

IP Specialist

Terhi Salmi

Tampere

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

terhi.salmi@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2613

Jaana
Seppänen

IP Specialist

Jaana Seppänen

Helsinki

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Managing the entire patenting process both in Finland and abroad. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

jaana.seppanen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2250

Inkeri
Siirola

IP Specialist, Team Leader, Translator

Inkeri Siirola

Helsinki

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Inkeri assists clients and attorneys throughout the whole patenting process both in Finland and abroad. She also translates patent texts. Additionally, Inkeri is one of the team leaders of the patent specialist teams and participates in development of internal processes at Berggren. Previously Inkeri has worked as a patent assistant in the industry.

Handling the whole patenting process both in Finland and abroad. Translations. Patent specialist team leader. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, French, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese

inkeri.siirola@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2384

Virpi
Sneck

IP Specialist

Virpi Sneck

Helsinki

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Patent process in Finland and abroad.

virpi.sneck@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2240

Susanna
Sohi

IP Specialist

Susanna Sohi

Helsinki

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

I assist patent attorneys in all patenting processes and their management internationally, from filing an application to granting the patent. I have worked with patents since 1982 and joined Berggren Oy in 2010.

Managing the entire patenting process both in Finland and abroad. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

susanna.sohi@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2324

Riikka
Soininen

IP Specialist

Riikka Soininen

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Design protection, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Spanish, French

riikka.soininen@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2347

Marianna
Sorsa

International Business Coordinator

Marianna Sorsa

Oulu

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

I have extensive experience in the patenting process worldwide, especially the EP and German filings. I enjoy working with international clients in our global team of talented and inspiring colleagues.

Patenting process, especially the EP and German filings Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, German

marianna.sorsa@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2123

Sirpa
Tengström

European Trade Mark and Design Attorney, Team Leader

Sirpa Tengström

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Dedicated IP professional as a service, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Sirpa has 20 years of experience in intellectual property rights. She advices our clients on choosing trademark strategy, protecting trademarks, registration process and watching the registered trademarks.

Trademarks, changes related to holders of rights. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, Swedish, English

sirpa.tengstrom@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2259

Tuulikki
Tulivirta

IP Specialist, Authorized Translator

Tuulikki Tulivirta

Tampere

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Tulivirta primarily translates patent and utility model texts which are needed for filing applications and validating patents in Finland and other countries. She also has substantial experience in working as an IP Specialist. She joined Berggren in 1991.

Authorized Translator from Finnish into English and from English into Finnish Knowledge of languages: Finnish (native language), English, Swedish, German, French

tuulikki.tulivirta@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2623

Virpi
Varalahti

IP Specialist

Virpi Varalahti

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Design protection, Domain services, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

I have been in Berggren since 1986. I work as trademark, design and domain renewal team.

virpi.varalahti@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2201

Anne-Mari
Veikanmaa

IP Specialist

Anne-Mari Veikanmaa

Helsinki

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Anne-Mari has more than 15 years of experience in dealing with patent applications worldwide, especially for major international companies. She has special expertise in patent claims, complaints and transfers of property rights. For several years Anne-Mari has also worked as a tutor for the new specialists.

Patent claims, complaints and transfers of property rights Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

anne-mari.veikanmaa@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2315

Heidi
Velasco

IP Specialist

Heidi Velasco

Helsinki

Trademark protection, IP Infringements, Disputes, Counterfeit products, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

I have been working at Berggren with trademarks over ten years. In addition to trademark protection I also assist our lawyers in counterfeit and customs matters, IP infringements and legal proceedings. Before Berggren I have been working in real estate and tourist industries.

Trademarks, IP disputes, Counterfeit and Customs matters. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English, Spanish

heidi.velasco@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2288

Ville
Väinölä

IP Specialist

Ville Väinölä

Helsinki

Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Managing the entire patenting process both in Finland and abroad. Knowledge of languages: Finnish, English

ville.vainola@berggren.fi

+358 10 227 2204