The value of IP rights is preserved only when the rights are maintained in force in a timely and systematic manner. Renewals, annuities and maintenance require careful deadline management, knowledge of country-specific practices and clear decision-making on where rights should continue to be maintained.
Berggren handles renewals and annuities for trade marks, designs, patents and domain names in Finland and internationally. Our IP Specialists monitor deadlines, remind clients of the decisions required and manage renewal and payment processes in close cooperation with our attorneys and other experts.
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Sirpa Tengström
European Trademark and Design Attorney, Team Leader
- sirpa.tengstrom@berggren.fi
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+358 10 227 2259
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+358 40 542 2930
The service covers:
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Renewals of trade marks and designs in Finland and abroad.
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Management of patent annuities and payment processes.
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Renewals of domain names.
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Deadline monitoring and reminders.
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Coordination of renewal and payment decisions.
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Communication with authorities and foreign associates.
Why should maintenance be reviewed regularly?
Maintaining IP rights is part of strategic portfolio management. It may not be beneficial to keep all rights in force in all markets throughout their entire lifecycle, as business priorities, market areas and protected products may change.
Regular reviews help allocate costs to the rights that best support the company’s growth, competitive advantage and risk management. Berggren’s experts support decision-making by assessing which rights remain central to the business and where maintenance could potentially be reduced.
For international portfolios, we take into account country-specific practices, deadlines and costs. We use our network of experts and associates to ensure that renewals, annuities and maintenance proceed in a controlled manner, even in extensive portfolio structures.
How can we help?
If you have any questions or would like to give feedback, our team is ready to help!
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