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    Global Reach

    Berggren is one of Europe’s leading full-service intellectual property (IP) firms, helping companies protect, manage, and commercialize their IP globally.

    With offices in Finland, Germany, and Spain, and a liaison office in China, Berggren supports clients worldwide. Our dedicated US, UK, and Italy Desks further strengthen our global reach. We offer expert guidance across all key IP areas, delivering high-quality, cost-effective, flexible solutions for international markets.

    Our professionals represent clients before the European Patent Office (EPO), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Unified Patent Court (UPC), as well as the German and UK IP offices. 

    Berggren’s International Client Relations team lead by Sakari Värilä, Vice President of International Business, ensures that international clients receive excellent legal services, tailored to their needs and expectations particularly with respect to timeliness, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

    Contact us to find the best IP solutions for your global success!

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    Robert Alderson

    US and European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative, International Client Relations

    Mariella Massaro

    Certified Licensing Professional, IP Strategist, International Client Relations

    Our Offices

    Finland, Germany, and Spain
    Berggren has established offices in Finland, Germany, and Spain, providing comprehensive IP services across Europe.

    China
    Our liaison office in China strengthens our capabilities in Asia, supporting clients with local insight and coordination.

     

    Finland

    Berggren is a pan-European IP firm with eight offices in Finland, an office in Munich (Germany) and an office in Alicante (Spain), along with a liaison office in China. Our dedicated Desks in the US, UK, and Italy further strengthen our global reach.

    Our team includes over 70 IP professionals and around 70 experienced paralegals and IP commercialization specialists. This includes:

    • European, German, US, UK and Finnish patent attorneys
    • Trademark and design attorneys
    • IP commercialization specialists
    • Experienced paralegals

    Many of our professionals are qualified to represent clients before the Unified Patent Court. Our UK and German attorneys can also handle cases directly before their national IP offices. 

    From our base in Finland, we manage international IP strategies using a trusted global network and tools designed for smooth cross-border collaboration.

    Germany

    Germany is a key hub for intellectual property, hosting major institutions such as the European Patent Office (EPO), the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), the Federal Patent Court (BPatG), and the UPC Central and Local Divisions in Munich, and three other Local Divisions in Düsseldorf, Mannheim and Hamburg.

    Through our partnership with Braun Greding Patentanwälte PartmbB, we offer professional IP services in Germany, including:

    • Patent and utility model application drafting
    • Patent prosecution before the DPMA and EPO
    • Oppositions and appeals at the EPO and DPMA
    • Patent nullity and utility model cancellation proceedings before the BPatG

    With Michael Braun and Sebastian Greding qualified to represent clients directly before these institutions, and Berggren’s Munich office at the heart of it all, we ensure seamless, high-quality IP protection in Germany.

    Contact us to learn how we can support your IP needs in Germany.

    Spain

    Berggren’s office in Alicante Spain, strategically located near the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), enhances our ability to serve clients  with their trademark and design needs.

    Our Alicante team is led by Paula de Andrés Gómez, a European Design Attorney with over 20 years of experience in intellectual property. 

    Through proactive collaboration with the EUIPO we provide personalized and results-oriented IP solutions for businesses operating or interested in the EU market.

    China

    Expanding or protecting intellectual property in China requires deep local expertise and a strategic approach. Berggren’s China liaison office and our professional Shenshen Song, a dual-certified Chinese patent and trademark attorney, ensures seamless communication, local insight, and efficient IP management in one of the world’s most important markets.

    Through our reliable network in China we assist with:

    • Patent and trademark filings in China
    • IP strategy and enforcement tailored to Chinese regulations
    • Negotiations, licensing, and dispute resolution
    • Bridging business and legal differences between China and Europe

    With a strong grasp of both European and Chinese business practices, we help maximize and safeguard your IP assets in this key market.

    Contact us to discuss how we can support your success in China.

    Regional Desks

    United States, United Kingdom, and Italy
    Our specialized Desks in the US, UK, and Italy ensure seamless IP support and local expertise in key global markets.

     

    United States

    Berggren’s US Desk, led by Robert Alderson – a dual-qualified U.S. and European patent attorney – provides seamless support for companies navigating intellectual property matters on both sides of the Atlantic.

    For European Companies with interests in the U.S.
    We offer strategic advice with respect to:

    • U.S. patent, trademark and design protection 
    • U.S IP litigation
    • Licensing and commercial agreements

    For U.S. Companies with interests in Europe
    We help protect and manage your IP assets with services including:

    • Patent, trademark, and design protection
    • IP litigation and dispute resolution
    • Patent and trademark oppositions and appeal
    • GDPR compliance, IP and commercial agreements

    With deep knowledge of both jurisdictions and our reliable network of US law firms, our US Desk ensures your IP strategy is aligned, effective, and business-driven.

    United Kingdom

    Berggren's UK Desk provides comprehensive intellectual property services for businesses navigating the UK and European markets. We assist with patent, trademark, and design protection, ensuring smooth cross-border IP management post-Brexit.

    We support UK-based clients with:

    • European patent filings
    • Oppositions, litigation, and enforcement in the EU
    • Strategic IP portfolio management
    • Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) and regulatory IP matters

    For European companies expanding into the UK, we offer tailored guidance on:

    • UK-specific IP filings and prosecution
    • IP enforcement, litigation, and licensing
    • Regulatory and commercial IP agreements

    With a deep understanding of UK and European IP systems, we ensure efficient, business-driven solutions for clients operating in both jurisdictions.

    Contact our professional Michael Nielsen to discuss your UK and European IP needs.

    Italy

    Berggren’s Italy Desk provides a one-stop-shop for IP, commercial, and regulatory matters.

    We support entities interested in the Italian market with:

    • Italy-specific IP filings and prosecution
    • IP and commercial agreements
    • Company law 
    • Data protection and regulatory compliance
    • IP Litigation and dispute resolution 

    Berggren’s Italy Desk operates through a network of hand-selected local professionals, ensuring tailored solutions for each project.

    We support Italian entities expanding interested in the Finnish market 

    We are able to assist Italian companies looking to enter the Finnish market, leveraging our deep knowledge of its dynamic innovation ecosystem, in the following areas:

    • Patent, trademark, and design filings
    • Company Law
    • Data protection
    • Employment and employee inventions
    • IP and Commercial agreements
    • Marketing and Consumer protection
    • IP Litigation and dispute resolution

    Contact our professional Mariella Massaro to explore how we can support your IP and business needs in Italy and in Finland.

    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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