Our experts

Arttu Ahava

Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Tampere

Trademark protection, Design protection, Industrial property rights and copyrights, Trade secrects, IP licensing, Infringement analysis, Technology sales and licensing, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Counterfeit products, Agreements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL, Privacy

Arttu advises clients in IP strategy and registration processes, drafts and negotiates agreement, as well as handling enforcement and litigation. Arttu has particular expertise in personal data legislation and practices, and has received the CIPP/E certificate (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe).

IP agreements and disputes, trademarks, IP strategy, personal data protection

Timo Alanne

Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Mikkeli, Lahti

Information and communication technology (ICT), Mechanics, Physics

IP plan, IP strategy, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Timo has wide-ranging and extensive experience in helping clients with IP rights. Thanks to his experience, Timo has strong expertise in the cost-efficient protection of IP rights of start-ups and SMEs. He specializes in protecting inventions in the fields of physics, information technology, and software. His particular areas of expertise also include novelty searches and working with small clients.

Physics, ICT and software, small companies, novelty searches

Robert Alderson

Helsinki

Chemistry and biotechnology

IP licensing, Infringement analysis, Technology sales and licensing, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, International Client Relations

Robert is one of a very small number of intellectual property attorneys working at a European IP firm who has a law degree from the United States and is qualified to practice before both the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office.  His responsibility at Berggren primarily involves international business development activities. In such capacity, Robert often writes and speaks on a variety of intellectual property-related topics, particularly concerning comparative IP law issues. In his professional capacity, Robert has a great deal of experience in patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, opinion letter-writing, and IP due diligence matters.

International business development, Client management, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life sciences, Medical devices.

Michael Braun

Oulu

Chemistry and biotechnology

Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Michael has extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the European Patent Office and the German Patent and Trademark Office. Moreover, he has successfully represented his clients in numerous opposition and appeal proceedings. Based on his qualifications and in-depth experience, Michael frequently writes and speaks on a variety of intellectual property-related topics, particularly concerning German and European IP law.

Patent prosecution, opposition and appeal proceedings in the fields of organic, inorganic and technical chemistry, polymer chemistry, catalysis, pharmaceuticals, membranes and biotechnology.

Vilgailė Dagytė

Turku

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

Vilgailė is enthusiastic about novel technologies and supporting innovation. She can assist clients in various patenting-related tasks, such as novelty searches, preparation of patent applications, and communication with the patent office.

Physics, optoelectronics, semiconductor materials, spectroscopy, nanotechnology, mechanics

Krista Dahlberg

Helsinki

Electrical engineering, Information and communication technology (ICT)

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

At Berggren, Krista assists clients in various patenting-related assignments, including freedom to operate analyses, novelty and availability searches and the preparation of patent applications. Krista has a strong technical background, particularly in the areas of radio engineering and space technology.

Electrical engineering, space technology, radio engineering

Paula de Andrés Gómez

Helsinki, Alicante, Spain

Design protection, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Paula is an IP expert focused on protecting the results of creative work. With over a decade of experience related to design rights, she is a seasoned and versatile professional who specializes in design and brand protection. Paula understands the business objectives of industrial design and the designer’s standpoint. Her areas of practice include Finnish and international design, clothing, packaging and the industrial design of branded products in traditional industries.

Design protection, registration of designs, EU designs, national designs, trademarks, industrial design

Kaisa Fahllund

Helsinki, Lahti, Tampere, Turku

Industrial property rights and copyrights, Trade secrects, Selling IP, Buying IP, IP licensing, Technology sales and licensing, IP strategy, IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Counterfeit products, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Public Procurements, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Kaisa heads the Berggren’s Legal, Trademark and Design Right business. She is an experienced professional in the field of IP, contract law and litigation.  Kaisa has more than 20 years of experience in drawing up and negotiating commercial contracts, as well as related litigation. In particular, she specializes in ICT project and service contracts, IP and technology license agreements, R&D projects and data protection. Kaisa also has vast experience in advising clients in public procurement procedures and contracts.

ICT contracts and disputes, IP contracts and disputes, advertising and marketing, business secrets, data protection and e-commerce, public procurement

Tommi From

Turku

Information and communication technology (ICT), Mechanics, Physics

Infringement analysis, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Tommi has been employed by Berggren since 2006. He can provide expert assistance in all matters related to the protection of inventions. Tommi specializes in patents in the area of mechanics and electrical engineering. He also has a wealth of experience in handling IP matters concerning start-ups.

Physics, electronics, mechanics, software technology

Hannu Halmetoja

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Design protection, Domain services, Industrial property rights and copyrights, Trade secrects, IP plan, IP strategy, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Counterfeit products, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Hannu is an experienced IP lawyer with in-depth knowledge of trademark and design right legislation and copyright. Hannu’s expertise provides our clients with the tools to build a strong brand. He helps our clients protect their new designs with design rights and use trademark protection to support their brand-building efforts. Clients also consult Hannu on matters related to the selection and appropriate use of trademarks.

Trademarks, design rights, IP strategy, IP infringements, copyright, anti-counterfeiting measures, marketing law

Pekka Heino

Tampere

Information and communication technology (ICT), Mechanics, Physics

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Pekka has extensive experience as a patent attorney and he is well versed in conducting patentability searches and investigations. Pekka works efficiently and professionally to achieve the best possible outcome from the client’s perspective. Pekka has handled opposition and appeal proceedings in Finland and at the European Patent Office. Pekka is a member of the thematic subcommittee in the field of Mechanics at the European Patent Practice Committee (EPPC) during the 2018–2020 term. The purpose of the committee is to proactively improve European patent practices. Pekka also teaches the subject in various courses.

Physics (nanotechnology), electronics (materials), thermal engineering, computational engineering, patent analyses, litigation

Elisa Huusko

Helsinki, Tampere

Trademark protection, Industrial property rights and copyrights, Trade secrects, IP licensing, Infringement analysis, Technology sales and licensing, IP plan, IP strategy, IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Counterfeit products, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL, Privacy

Elisa specializes in agreements and intellectual property rights. She has more than 10 years of experience in the field of intellectual property and contracts. She has assisted Berggren’s clients with trademark, patent and copyright-related matters, with technology and license agreements and with settlement of disputes and litigations since 2010. Elisa is well versed in the methods and tools used in the protection of trademarks, works, the products of R&D activities and information. She helps Berggren’s clients protect and utilize their intellectual property.

License agreements, IT law, copyright, trademarks, employee inventions, the settlement of disputes, litigation

Ville Häyrinen

Tampere

Information and communication technology (ICT), Physics

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

Ville is a member of Berggren’s information technology team. He has extensive experience in patenting inventions related to physics, optics, electronics, measuring instruments, manufacturing processes, materials synthesis, aerosol physics, telecommunications and biomedical technology. Ville holds a doctorate in science (engineering physics) and a master’s degree in science (electrical engineering).

Physics, optics, electronics, aerosol physics, manufacturing techniques

Jenni Ihalainen

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Domain services, Industrial property rights and copyrights, IP licensing, Infringement analysis, IP plan, IP strategy, IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Counterfeit products, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Public Procurements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Jenni has worked as an expert with intellectual property rights since 2006. She has the passion to assist our clients in building strong and valuable brands especially by means of trademark protection as well as management of global trademark portfolios. Jenni provides support also in the enforcement of IP rights, which includes defending clients in IP disputes and litigation as well as drafting IP related agreements. She has also gained experience of public procurement.

IP law, particularly trademarks, domain names, agreements, disputes and litigation, advertising and marketing, public procurement

Suvi Ikäläinen

Helsinki

Chemistry and biotechnology, Information and communication technology (ICT), Physics

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring

Suvi’s strengths include patentability and freedom to operate analyses, the preparation of patent applications and interaction with the patent authorities. Thanks to her academic and professional background, she has a wide-ranging understanding of different fields of technology.

Physics, applied physics, molecular physics, measuring and sensor technology, physical chemistry, medical technology, software, quantum technology, algorithms, computer-implemented inventions

Jukka Jaala

Helsinki, Lahti

Chemistry and biotechnology

Infringement analysis, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Novelty searches, IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Jukka has broad and extensive experience in protecting the rights of SMEs, particularly in the fields of chemistry and mechanics. Jukka specializes in patenting, patent strategies, patentability searches and information searches for SMEs. He has previously worked as an expert for the Finnish Patent and Registration Office and as an advisor with the Foundation for Finnish Inventions. Jukka provides expert and thorough advice to start-ups as well as more mature enterprises on all issues related to inventions. He provides local and business-oriented service, especially in the Lahti economic region.

Organic and inorganic chemistry, energy technology, control engineering, process engineering, mechanics

Suvi Julin

Helsinki, Kuopio, Oulu, Seinäjoki

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Trademark protection, Design protection, Domain services, Industrial property rights and copyrights, Trade secrects, IP licensing, Infringement analysis, IP plan, IP strategy, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Counterfeit products, Agreements, Patenting the invention, Patent monitoring, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL, Russian Desk, Free and Open Source Software, Privacy

Suvi has wide-ranging experience in the field of intellectual property and technology law. She advises clients on a variety of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters including trademarks, designs and patents as well as in copyright, contractual, employee invention and privacy matters. Suvi specializes in contractual matters, including licensing and ICT contracts, prosecution and litigation as well as strategic questions related to the commercialization and internationalization of products and services. As a patent attorney, Suvi’s technical competence includes software and mobile technologies and standards. She serves as a senior specialist in a consulting role in the commercialization of innovations as part of the business development services provided by the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment.

Trademarks, design rights, patents, employee inventions, agreements, disputes and litigation, counterfeit products, privacy matters

Hanna-Leena Jyrämä

Helsinki, Turku

Mechanics

Design protection, Trade secrects, Selling IP, Buying IP, Infringement analysis, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Dedicated IP professional as a service, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Disputes, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Hanna-Leena has a long and versatile career as a patent attorney. She has more than 30 years of experience assisting companies of all sizes in the area of industrial property rights and patents, especially in business-driven patenting based on the connection between industrial property rights and business operations. Hanna-Leena specializes in the drafting and processing of patent applications related to various sub-fields of mechanics as well as oppositions and appeals. Hanna-Leena also has extensive experience of serving as an external patent expert for companies.

Mechanics and processes, paper and paperboard industry equipment and processes, construction and real estate, consumer goods, employee inventions, patent engineer services, IP consulting and training

Soile Järvenpää

Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Tampere, Seinäjoki

Trademark protection, Design protection, Infringement analysis, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Soile has more than 20 years of diverse experience in handling trademark and design right matters locally and internationally. She has commercial and judicial knowledge in counseling clients on choosing the most appropriate way to protect and focus their IP. In addition, Soile provides consultation to clients on a broader basis in questions related to trademark and design right strategies as part of the clients’ IP strategies. Soile also assists our clients in assessing trademark and design right infringements.

Trademarks, design rights, IP strategies

Jukka Kantanen

Tampere

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Infringement analysis, Dedicated IP professional as a service, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Jukka has extensive experience in identifying and protecting inventions related to various industries. His special area of expertise is inventions related to software and wireless communications. Jukka has more than 10 years of experience as a patent attorney. 

Telecommunications technology, software, signal processing, user interfaces

Atte Karineva

Helsinki, Turku

Trademark protection, Domain services, Industrial property rights and copyrights, IP Infringements, Disputes, Counterfeit products, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Atte assists clients in a variety of intellectual property assignments particularly related to trademarks, domain names and designs. He helps clients throughout the life cycle of their intellectual property from advising in the registration process to defending the rights and drafting related agreements. Atte also helps clients in handling various infringement and enforcement matters by assessing potential infringements, handling disputes and litigations as well as assisting in seeking amicable solutions through negotiations. Atte has special expertise in and has recently taken part in numerous domain related disputes, namely in UDRP and URS dispute resolution proceedings as well as national proceedings in Finland. Likewise, he has also worked together with Berggren’s patent attorneys and dispute resolution team on challenging patent disputes.

IP law, trademarks, agreements, domains

Henna-Maaria Karjalainen

Tampere

Chemistry and biotechnology

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Henna-Maaria is a patent attorney specializing in inventions in the fields of process engineering, chemistry and mechanical engineering. She helps clients find solutions that provide comprehensive protection for inventions and support business objectives. Henna-Maaria drafts patent and utility model applications, conducts novelty searches and draws up oppositions and appeals.

Chemistry, process technology, polymer chemistry, forest and paper engineering, composite materials

Seppo Kilpeläinen

Helsinki, Kuopio, Oulu, Tampere

Chemistry and biotechnology

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Disputes, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Seppo has experience since 2001 in strengthening the business of clients both small and large as well as ensuring their productivity. He is an expert in the identification and protection of inventions, IP studies and patent utilization, defense and invalidation. Especially he is experienced in European oppositions and oral proceedings. Seppo specializes in IP issues related to inventions and industrial processes in chemistry and biotechnology. He also handles cross-disciplinary inventions, such as IT applications. In recent years, Seppo has devoted significant time to patent litigation and the upcoming new European patent system

Chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, medical applications and diagnostics, pulp technology, material technology, water chemicals, food products, sports nutrition, litigation

Heikki Kinnunen

Helsinki, Oulu

IP strategy, IP management tools, Dedicated IP professional as a service

Heikki serves as an expert to assist clients in matters related to IP strategy and management. He specializes in connecting intellectual property to business activities and business management. He approaches intellectual property particularly from the perspective of management and business strategy. His area of expertise includes defining business strategies and business models as well as planning and executing their implementation. He also has an extensive understanding of how to leverage the opportunities presented by the digital transformation in business development.

Intellectual property management, IP strategies, business strategy, business development and digitalisation.

Markku Kiviluoma

Helsinki

Mechanics

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Disputes, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Markku has diverse experience as a patent attorney. His special areas of expertise include patenting in the fields of mechanical and construction engineering. With his broad expertise and extensive experience, Markku can provide professional assistance on all patenting-related issues. Markku understands the commercial starting points of start-up companies and advises them on how to find cost-efficient IP solutions. Markku also helps his clients solve general issues related to their IP strategies and inventions, ranging from invention protection analysis to infringement examinations regarding granted patent rights and defining the best geographical scope for protection. Markku also participates in the handling of disputes.

Mechanics, mechanical engineering, construction engineering, IP consulting and IP strategies, patent disputes

Antti Kokko

Jyväskylä, Lahti, Tampere, Seinäjoki

Chemistry and biotechnology

Trade secrects, Selling IP, Buying IP, IP licensing, Monetization analysis, Infringement analysis, Technology sales and licensing, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Disputes, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Antti is an experienced expert in protecting and defending the product development efforts of companies of all sizes. In addition to having in-depth knowledge of chemistry and biotechnology, he also has experience of working in start-ups, where he has been involved in business development as well as the commercialization of product development. Full of ideas, Antti is a hard-working professional who aims to refine inventions into solutions that support the client’s business operations. He is also a popular IP trainer and lecturer who is frequently featured in events for new companies and entrepreneurs.

Patenting, IP strategy, chemistry, polymer chemistry, forest and paper industry, material engineering, composite materials, biotechnology, medical genetics, microbiology, microchip technologies

Enni Kukkasniemi

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Industrial property rights and copyrights, IP Infringements, Unfair Business Practices, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Enni advises our clients on a variety of intellectual property related matters especially regarding trademarks.

Intellectual property rights, trademarks, agreements, advertising and marketing law

Mika Laajalahti

Helsinki

Physics

Selling IP, IP licensing, Infringement analysis, Technology sales and licensing, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Disputes, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Mika possesses wide-ranging technical expertise as an attorney specializing in various areas of physics. He draws up business-driven patent applications and takes responsibility for the various stages of the patenting process. He also carries out patentability searches and freedom to operate analyses and draws up IP strategies and competitor assessments corresponding to the client’s operations. Mika also assists in patent disputes and represents clients at oral proceedings at the European Patent Office. Mika also serves as an external patent engineer in industrial client companies and works closely with inventors and IP specialists in companies ranging from start-ups to major international corporations.

Physics, applied physics, measuring and sensor technology, fluid mechanics, medical physics (imaging, measuring applications, cardiosurgery equipment), smart clothing, patent and infringement analyses, freedom to operate analyses, litigation

Ari Lakaniemi

Helsinki

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Infringement analysis, IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, BERGGREN PATENTS

Ari assists clients in all matters related to patenting and patents. Prior to joining Berggren in 2010, Ari worked as a patent engineer in the patent department of a major international industrial company, where he was responsible for handling inventions and patent applications in his area of technological expertise. He also has more than 10 years of experience in R&D roles, which also saw him participate in international standardization efforts. Ari’s expertise is particularly notable in the fields of signal processing, information technology and telecommunications as well as the patenting of inventions related to software and algorithms.

Information technology, signal processing, telecommunications, software, algorithms, litigation (dispute resolution)

Marjut Lattu

Helsinki, Tampere, Lappeenranta

Information and communication technology (ICT)

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

Marjut has extensive experience of patenting in the field of information technology, particularly in the United States and Europe. She has comprehensive knowledge of IP perspectives related to product development and productization, patenting processes, perspectives related to IP utilization as well as IP strategies. She also provides assistance in infringement cases and prepares various types of assessments to support patenting decisions. Marjut has been appointed to act as an external expert (IPR) at Market Court of Finland during period of 2020 – 2023. In addition, Marjut is a member of the Industrial Property Attorney Board on 2020 – 2023.

Computer programs, AI-solutions, videocoding, 5G, patent analysis, patent searches, invention processes, Invention Hunt™

Mika Lehtinen

Helsinki, Tampere

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Selling IP, Buying IP, IP licensing, Monetization analysis, Infringement analysis, Technology sales and licensing, IP plan, IP strategy, IP management tools, IP portfolio analysis and management, Dedicated IP professional as a service, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, BERGGREN IP CONSULTING, BERGGREN BROKERAGE

Mika has over 20 years comprehensive IP experience and especially he has focused on IP commercialization. So far he has prepared material and participated in many important patent portfolio licensing or selling projects which have generated significant profit for IP owners (up to hundreds of millions). In his work Mika is able to benefit his broad contact networks to different kinds of global companies and patent acquiring organizations (e.g. patent funds). Mika started his IP career by working for Nokia on 1996. During his over 15 years career in Nokia he managed many demanding positions relating to different areas of IP e.g. in patent prosecution area, managing significant patent portfolios and commercializing patents.

Services, software and ICT technologies, patent licensing, IP risk management, IP strategies, IP monetization

Milla Lehtoranta

Helsinki, Turku

Trademark protection, Design protection, Domain services, Industrial property rights and copyrights, Infringement analysis, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Counterfeit products, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Milla has more than a decade of wide-ranging experience in the field of intellectual property rights. Milla assists our clients particularly in the areas of brand and design protection as well as the management of trademark and design right portfolios. She also handles disputes and agreements related to all types of intellectual property. Milla also counsels our clients in trademark and design right strategy, domain name disputes and marketing law.

IP law, particularly trademarks, design rights, domain names, patents, employee inventions, advertising and marketing law, agreements, disputes and litigation, food law

Antti Leinonen

Helsinki

Mechanics

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Antti is an experienced author of patent applications and novelty searches. He handles patenting-related matters ranging from availability searches to oppositions and appeals. Antti also has experience related to the restoration of the lost rights of a patent holder. Antti drafts patent applications particularly in the field of mechanics, related to machinery, equipment, vehicles, construction, packaging and consumer products. Antti has worked in the patent sector since 2006.

Internal combustion engines, mechanics, patent searches, restoration of lost rights (Patent Act, Section 71a)

Silla Maskula

Turku

Chemistry and biotechnology, Mechanics

Infringement analysis, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Silla has nearly two decades of experience as a patent attorney. She specializes in patenting in the fields of process chemistry and mechanics. She also possesses strong expertise in opposition and appeal procedures at the European Patent Office.

Process chemistry, pulp and paper industry, mechanics, EPO oppositions and appeals

Mariella Massaro

Helsinki

IP licensing, Technology sales and licensing, IP strategy, Counterfeit products, International transactions , International IP projects coordination, International Client Relations , Italian Desk, Russian Desk, Free and Open Source Software

Mariella works on international IP and commercial transactions and projects, including licensing and IP infringement issues across multiple jurisdictions. She also helps in developing effective IP strategies in key global markets for a variety of businesses, from high-tech to iconic design and fashion companies. Mariella is also a member of Berggren’s International Client Relations team, ensuring that foreign clients receive excellent legal services, tailored to their needs and expectations in terms of timeliness, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

International IP and commercial transactions, international IP and technology sales / licensing, IP strategy, anti-counterfeiting programs, coordination of IP matters across multiple jurisdictions,Free and Open Source Software compliance programs, International Client Relations management, Italian Desk, Russian Desk

Joni Mikkola

Helsinki, Lahti

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Selling IP, Buying IP, IP licensing, Monetization analysis, Infringement analysis, IP plan, IP strategy, IP management tools, IP portfolio analysis and management, Dedicated IP professional as a service, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Disputes, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Joni is a versatile attorney whose extensive IP-related experience from industry and as an attorney enables him to provide diverse assistance to clients in various practical situations. Joni’s expertise covers, in addition to patenting, consulting clients on the effective management of IP portfolios, patent strategies and processes, IP risk management and business-driven IP management.

Telecommunications, automotive electronics and software engineering, medical imaging and electronics, IP risk management, employee inventions, dispute resolution, IP strategies, IP commercialization

Katja Mäkelä

Turku

Chemistry and biotechnology, Mechanics

Infringement analysis, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Having worked in the IP sector and at Berggren since 2006, Katja can provide expert assistance in all matters related to the protection of inventions. She focuses particularly on the protection of inventions in the fields of biotechnology and process engineering using patents and utility models. Her wide-ranging technical expertise also extends to pulp and paper industry applications as well as mechanical inventions.

Biotechnology, process engineering, mechanics, measurement and control technology

Anssi Mäki

Helsinki, Tampere, Seinäjoki

Electrical engineering, Mechanics

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

Anssi is able to assist in all matters related to intellectual property rights, particularly the protection of technical solutions. Anssi has several years of diverse experience of patenting in various countries and involving inventions in different technical fields. Anssi has a doctorate in science in electrical engineering.

Power engineering, power electronics, energy technology, renewable energy, smart grids, patenting, IP training, software technology

Jussi Nervola

Helsinki

Electrical engineering, Information and communication technology (ICT)

Infringement analysis, IP plan, Dedicated IP professional as a service, Novelty searches, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

At Berggren, Jussi assists clients in various patenting-related assignments. He specializes in protecting inventions in fields of electrical engineering, telecommunications, electronics, software and health technology. He has a long experience in assisting clients in different phases of the patenting process and in recognizing of patentable inventions.

Electrical engineering, telecommunication, electronics, software, health technology

Michael Nielsen

Helsinki

Information and communication technology (ICT), Physics

Infringement analysis, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, BERGGREN PATENTS

Michael is a UK and European Patent Attorney primarily handling technologies in the fields of physics, semiconductors, medical devices and software. He has personally handled hundreds of European patent applications and is experienced in conducting oral proceedings in examination, opposition and appeal cases at the European Patent Office. He is a member of the Professional Education Committee of epi, the Institute of Professional Representatives before the EPO, which oversees continuing professional education and qualification of European Patent Attorneys, and a Fellow of the UK Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.

Physics, applied physics, semiconductor fabrication, medical technology, software, computer-implemented inventions, mechanical inventions

Erika Niemelä

Oulu

Information and communication technology (ICT), Physics

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Erika drafts patent applications focusing especially on medical technology and software inventions. She handles interactions with patent authorities and provides support to clients in a wide range of technical fields in assessing patentability of inventions and freedom to operate analyses. Erika has previous work experience from the software industry, working with electroencephalogram (EEG) analysis and patient monitors, among other things.

Medical technology, software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, machine vision, deep learning, neural networks, algorithms, signal processing, image processing, measurement data processing, medical imaging

Virpi Noponen

Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Tampere, Seinäjoki

Chemistry and biotechnology, Mechanics

Infringement analysis, IP strategy, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Virpi assists our clients in all patenting-related assignments ranging from novelty searches and patent applications to risk assessments, oppositions and appeals.

Chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, material technology, mechanics

Matti Nousiainen

Helsinki

Industrial property rights and copyrights, Trade secrects, IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Public Procurements, BERGGREN LEGAL

Matti is a head of Berggren's dispute resolution practice. He is a professional focused on dispute resolution, whose long legal career includes assisting clients in resolving conflict situations caused by a wide range of legal disagreements. Matti has extensive experience in intellectual property assignments, commercial contracts, public procurement, and various business and commercial misconduct matters, including management liability and business criminal matters. Matti has completed the Finnish Bar Association's mediator training and also assists clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. 

Dispute resolution, procedural law, complex dispute situations, intellectual property assignments, commercial agreements, public procurement, and different kind of malpractice within the economic life including the questions related to liability of the management

Jukka Palm

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Design protection, Industrial property rights and copyrights, Trade secrects, IP Infringements, Disputes, Counterfeit products, Agreements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Jukka is an experienced lawyer specializing in the protection of different types of intellectual property and various disputes. Jukka represents our clients in all kinds of IP-related matters (including trademarks, patents, utility models, designs and copyrights), advertising and marketing law, IP litigation (including the EU courts), IP agreements and the assessment of various kinds of IP infringements. Jukka is also responsible for domestic and global strategic IP planning and the global protection of challenging trademark portfolios, as well as searches related to these matters.

Brand protection, strategic IP planning, patent portfolio evaluation, international disputes, litigation and dispute resolution, appeals in courts and involving the authorities, IP disputes and oppositions, market law disputes, agreements

Eero Palmgren

Tampere

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Disputes, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Eero is in charge of Berggren’s ICT patenting team. He is an experienced attorney with a career spanning more than two decades and he specializes in the protection of inventions in the field of telecommunications and information technology as well as dispute processes. Eero has also handled various assignments related to IP agreements and employee inventions.

Telecommunications, information technology, video and audio coding, patent analyses, litigation

Mika Pinolehto

Helsinki, Oulu, Tampere, Seinäjoki

Information and communication technology (ICT), Mechanics

Selling IP, Buying IP, IP licensing, Monetization analysis, Infringement analysis, Technology sales and licensing, IP plan, IP strategy, IP management tools, IP portfolio analysis and management, Dedicated IP professional as a service, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN IP CONSULTING, BERGGREN BROKERAGE

Mika’s fields of expertise in Berggren are patent portfolio monetization, infringement analysis, IP strategies and risk management and technologically SW & applications, mobile & communication technology and mechanical engineering. He understands the technology but also the commercial aspect which is crucial in IP commercialization for making an infringement analysis, IP valuation and gaining maximum profit for customers. Long experience in the industry side makes him easy to adapt to a customer's point of view and gives him the ability to see what is best for the customer. That makes him a remarkable expert in IP commercialization.

Patent portfolio monetization and management, patent risk management, IP strategies, mobile & communication technology, SW & applications, mechanics & mechanical engineering

Timo Pitkänen

Helsinki, Lahti

Electrical engineering, Information and communication technology (ICT)

Design protection, Infringement analysis, Technology sales and licensing, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Dedicated IP professional as a service, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Timo is an attorney with diverse and extensive experience in various fields of technology. He is well versed in the patenting of inventions related to mechanics, electronics, data communications, control, automation and software sectors as well as the processes related to utility models. Timo is also an expert in design rights and has an illustrative way of explaining to clients how design rights can be used, if necessary, to complement an invention’s IP protection.

Electrical engineering, mechanics, electronics, data communications, software

Timo Pursiainen

Tampere

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Timo has nearly 25 years of experience as a patent attorney. In addition to drafting patent applications, Timo has extensive experience in evaluating inventions, conducting analyses related to a patent’s scope of protection and the development of IP strategy. Timo is a seasoned expert in patent infringement cases and he has participated in handling numerous disputes.

Telecommunications, patent analyses, IP strategy, patent disputes, litigation

Elina Pörsti

Helsinki

Chemistry and biotechnology

Monetization analysis, Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Patenting the invention, BERGGREN PATENTS

Elina has gained versatile work experience in medical research and business development. She has worked both in academia and industry, including a pharmaceutical company and a startup. Elina assists our clients in assessing patentability of inventions, protection of inventions and freedom to operate analyses.

Biomedicine, pharmaceutical industry, life sciences, cell and molecular biology

Erkki Rahkonen

Jyväskylä, Lahti, Tampere, Seinäjoki

Mechanics

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Erkki has more than 20 years of wide-ranging experience as a patent attorney. He specializes in mechanical engineering, such as hydraulics and various production machines and their smart control. Erkki provides comprehensive assistance related to the drafting and application processes of Finnish and international patents as well as European patent applications, working together with attorneys from different countries as necessary. The evaluation of inventions, monitoring, patent oppositions and appeals are also part of his work.

Mechanical engineering, hydraulics, studies and monitoring, opposition, invalidation, litigation

Siiri Rajapuro

Helsinki

Trademark protection, Domain services, Industrial property rights and copyrights, IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Counterfeit products, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Siiri advises our clients on various intellectual property-related matters, especially regarding trademarks. Siiri started as a lawyer at Berggren in 2022. Before that, she was working as an IP Legal Trainee at Berggren for over two years. During her studies, Siiri’s focus was on intellectual property rights.

IP law, trademarks

Paula Sailas

Helsinki, Turku

Trademark protection, Domain services, Industrial property rights and copyrights, IP licensing, Infringement analysis, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Counterfeit products, Advertising and marketing law, Agreements, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Paula has over 20 years of diverse experience as an IP lawyer. She assists our clients in all stages of the trademark and domain name life cycle, from the name selection process to prosecution and enforcement. Paula has extensive experience in settling trademark and domain name disputes both amicably and in various courts of law. Challenging consulting assignments related to IP agreements, marketing and consumer protection laws as well as copyright issues are also part of her daily work.

Intellectual property rights, trademarks, copyright, domains, agreements, disputes and litigation

Päivi Salonen

Turku

Trademark protection, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Dedicated IP professional as a service, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Päivi has more than 20 years of experience in intellectual property rights and wide-ranging expertise in managing the registration of trademarks in Finland and internationally. She advises our clients on trademark strategy, including trademark selection and the appropriate use of trademarks in business operations. Päivi also works closely with our IP lawyers to assist our clients in various trademark disputes.

Trademarks

Sasu Salonen

Oulu

Electrical engineering

Infringement analysis, IP strategy, Novelty searches, IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Sasu has over 18 years of diverse experience as a patent attorney, and now as a qualified European Patent Attorney. Sasu takes care of his clients' IPR cases concerning the whole lifetime of the patenting processes, starting from the initial invention assessment and drafting phase for a new patent (or utility model) application and thereafter the global prosecutions of these patent applications via our extensive network of foreign associates, as well as tasks revolving around the granted patents' utilization. Sasu also gives IPR-related consultations depending on the client's needs in a general or deeper level. Sasu has also handled Oral proceedings before the EPO in the examining and opposition phases, and drafted invalidity requests and oppositions. Furthermore, he also conducts IPR related searches and analyses, such as novelty searches, freedom-to-operate analyses (FTO), infringement cases, specific patent analyses, and competitor searches/monitoring concerning their IPR activities.

Radio technology, measuring techniques, medical technology, mathematical algorithms, electromagnetism, telecommunications, electrical engineering, mechanics

Sarina Sandberg

Helsinki

Domain services, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Sarina is a special expert in domain names. Her work includes domain name investigations and monitoring, the registration of new domain names and the comprehensive management of clients’ domain name portfolios, as well as the preparation of various instructions and strategic consulting. Sarina also handles various domain name disputes, helping the IP lawyers involved in the dispute processes.

Domain names, domain strategy

Hannu Syrjälä

Helsinki

IP strategy

Hannu has more than 20 years of experience in the management of expert organizations in several countries. In addition to international and strategic business management, Hannu is well versed in the management of product development processes of various scopes, as well as innovations. He has strong R&D management competence particularly in data administration, ICT and health care. He is familiar with the business challenges of global enterprises as well as startups, and he is an active member on the boards of a number of Finnish companies.

Strategic management and international business, innovation and R&D process management, general management and compensation systems

Markku Szymczak

Helsinki

Design protection, Domain services, IP strategy, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS

Markku assists our clients to plan and protect their designs within and outside the EU. He works as a part of our designs team with other design rights professionals. In addition, he advises our clients in domain matters. Since joining Berggren Oy in 2015, Markku has worked with patent, design and domain matters and has an understanding of trademarks, as well. In 2019, he passed the Finnish industrial property attorney exam specializing in design law, which entitles him to be a professional representative before the EUIPO in Community design matters. Among others, he has studied law at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Germany.

Designs, domains

Johanna Säteri

Helsinki, Jyväskylä

Trademark protection, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Disputes, Unfair Business Practices, Trademark novelty searches, BERGGREN BRANDS & DESIGNS, BERGGREN LEGAL

Johanna assists our clients particularly in the area of trademark law, including the protection, monitoring, and enforcement of trademarks, including litigation when necessary.

Trademarks, disputes and legal counselling in court proceedings

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.

Pirta Tiiro

Helsinki

Chemistry and biotechnology

Infringement analysis, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Novelty searches, IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Pirta has versatile IP experience and specialized knowledge in applications related to the food and pharmaceutical industries. She assists her clients in protecting their inventions in Finland as well as abroad. For example, she carries out novelty searches and analyses relating to patentability, freedom to operate and scope of protection. As a European Patent Attorney she also participates in opposition and appeal procedures at the EPO. Pirta also participates in handling patent disputes and serves as an expert in legal proceedings related to patent infringement and invalidation. She has increased her expertise in patent law by completing training at Université Strasbourg III and she is authorized to practice before the Unified Patent Court. She also helps our clients effectively utilize their IP assets and draw up IP strategies.

Biochemistry, biotechnology, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical industry, food industry, diagnostics, supplementary protection certificates, patent invalidation and infringement, EPO oppositions and appeals

Jorma Vanhala

Kuopio, Oulu, Seinäjoki

Mechanics

Infringement analysis, IP strategy, Novelty searches, IP Infringements, Disputes, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Jorma has considerable experience in the field, particularly in solving the IP-related challenges faced by SMEs. Jorma handles processes related to the protection of clients’ inventions and he also conducts freedom to operate analyses and infringement analyses. He specializes in IP assignments related to mechanics, civil engineering, concrete technology, building engineering physics and cleantech. Jorma is also familiar with the research activities of universities. In addition to handling patenting processes, Jorma has drawn up IP strategies and participated in legal proceedings pertaining to IP disputes.

Mechanics, civil engineering, concrete technology, construction products industry, mechanical engineering, HVAC technology, cleantech

Kirsi Virkki

Tampere

Chemistry and biotechnology, Physics

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

Kirsi is at our clients' disposal in all patenting-related tasks. She conducts novelty searches, writes patent applications, assists the clients in communicating with the patent office, as well as answers to oppositions and appeals. Kirsi has a broad and cross-disciplinary research background. Her field of expertise lies at the interface between chemistry and physics, in laser spectroscopy of nanostructured semiconductors and organic compounds. 

Physics, chemistry, photochemistry, spectroscopy, semiconductor materials

Outi Virtaharju

Helsinki, Kuopio, Oulu

Chemistry and biotechnology

Infringement analysis, IP plan, IP strategy, IP portfolio analysis and management, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Disputes, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Before joining Berggren, Outi built a well-rounded career as a research scientist and a patent attorney at Finnish patent agencies and also as a patent manager at a Finnish industrial biotechnology company. She handles assignments related to the protection of technology in the fields of chemistry, biotechnology and biochemistry. She knows the IP processes of companies and has the ability to examine IP matters from various perspectives. Outi handles clients’ patenting processes and assists in matters related to the drafting of IP strategies. She also conducts various analyses and investigations and provides tailored training services.

Biotechnology and biochemistry, life sciences, pulp applications, employee inventions, litigation

Sakari Värilä

Helsinki

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Infringement analysis, Technology sales and licensing, IP strategy, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Due Diligence, IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS, International Client Relations

Sakari is an experienced and widely recognized IP expert. His career as an attorney spans many years and he also has work experience related to R&D processes in industry. Sakari understands the commercial starting points of start-ups as well as the business objectives of global enterprises and the significance of IP in both types of scenarios. He helps pinpoint innovations and has the ability to proportion IP processes to organizations’ different business models. His expertise also includes the tasks of an outsourced patent engineer and external patent panelist.

Telecommunications, software technology, signal processing, physics, mechanics, disputes, litigation, IP studies and strategies, dispute resolution

Friederike Weber

Tampere

Mechanics

Patenting the invention, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Friederike is skilled in patenting of inventions in the fields of mechanics, packaging and construction. Her areas of competence also include manufacturing and production technology. Friederike’s native language is German. Friederike has a broad range of experience as a patent engineer. Her previous employments include the positions of a development engineer as well as a designer of mechanical parts and a design models in industry. She has also made translations from Finnish and English into German for patent agencies.

Pauliina Wehkamp

Tampere

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Infringement analysis, Novelty searches, Freedom to operate analysis (FTO), IP Infringements, Patenting the invention, Invention hunt, Patent monitoring, BERGGREN PATENTS

Pauliina is a member of Berggren’s information technology team. She has extensive experience in helping clients with various matters related to intellectual property rights, such as patenting processes and the identification of inventions. Pauliina handles assignments related to software-based inventions as well as mechanical inventions.

Medical technology, software, electronics