Education
LL.M., trained on the bench (court practice qualifying to act as a judge), M.Sc. (Econ.), Licensed Legal Counsel
Specializations
Trademarks, design rights, IP strategy, IP infringements, copyright, anti-counterfeiting measures, marketing law
Languages
Finnish, English, Swedish, German
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.
In addition to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, Hannu specializes in handling various IP infringements. He defends clients in demanding IP disputes and litigation and is experienced in drafting IP contracts. Hannu is an influential member of international expert bodies in the field of IP.
In addition to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, Hannu specializes in handling various IP infringements. He defends clients in demanding IP disputes and litigation and is experienced in drafting IP contracts. Hannu is an influential member of international expert bodies in the field of IP.
In 2025, Hannu Halmetoja was selected for the IP STARS Trademark Star category, an internationally recognized accolade for promising intellectual property professionals.
Recent Posts By Hannu Halmetoja
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Trademark law modernization, largely enacted by EU Member States in 2019, paved the way for the...
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