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IP lakimiehemme Pamela Lönnqvist on saanut erityshuomion kansainvälisessä WTR 1000 tutkimuksessa.

Myös Boco IP sai tunnustusta yhtenä Suomen parhaimmista tavaramerkkien suojaukseen erikoistuneista yrityksistä.

WTR1000 on maailmanlaajuinen riippumaton tavaramerkkeihin erikoistunut tutkimus. Tutkimus julkistaa kerran vuodessa maailman parhaimmat tavaramerkkialan ammattilaiset yli 80 maasta. Suomea koskeva WTR1000 lista löytyy täältä: https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/directories/wtr1000/rankings/finland

IP lakimiehemme Elina Heikkilä on saanut erityshuomion kansainvälisessä WTR 1000 tutkimuksessa.

Myös Boco IP sai tunnustusta yhtenä Suomen parhaimmista tavaramerkkien suojaukseen erikoistuneista yrityksistä.

WTR1000 on maailmanlaajuinen riippumaton tavaramerkkeihin erikoistunut tutkimus. Tutkimus julkistaa kerran vuodessa maailman parhaimmat tavaramerkkialan ammattilaiset yli 80 maasta. Suomea koskeva WTR1000 lista löytyy täältä: https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/directories/wtr1000/rankings/finland

IP lakimiehemme Laura Roselius on saanut erityshuomion kansainvälisessä WTR 1000 tutkimuksessa.

Myös Boco IP sai tunnustusta yhtenä Suomen parhaimmista tavaramerkkien suojaukseen erikoistuneista yrityksistä.

WTR1000 on maailmanlaajuinen riippumaton tavaramerkkeihin erikoistunut tutkimus. Tutkimus julkistaa kerran vuodessa maailman parhaimmat tavaramerkkialan ammattilaiset yli 80 maasta. Suomea koskeva WTR1000 lista löytyy täältä: https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/directories/wtr1000/rankings/finland

IP lakimiehemme Peter Åkerlund on saanut erityshuomion kansainvälisessä WTR 1000 tutkimuksessa.

Myös Boco IP sai tunnustusta yhtenä Suomen parhaimmista tavaramerkkien suojaukseen erikoistuneista yrityksistä.

WTR1000 on maailmanlaajuinen riippumaton tavaramerkkeihin erikoistunut tutkimus. Tutkimus julkistaa kerran vuodessa maailman parhaimmat tavaramerkkialan ammattilaiset yli 80 maasta. Suomea koskeva WTR1000 lista löytyy täältä: https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/directories/wtr1000/rankings/finland

WTR 1000 rankings for year 2021 have been published: Boco IP is also this year recommended as a leading firm for protecting trademarks. Professionals Peter Åkerlund, Laura Roselius, Elina Heikkilä and Pamela Lönnqvist are specifically mentioned in the research report.

World Trademark Review (WTR 1000) rankings for 2021 have just been published and there is a lot to celebrate as Boco IP is again ranked as one of the leading trademark firms in Finland.

Boco IP’s trademark practice and IP Lawyers are recognized in the 2021 ranking with the following words:

“Collaborating with Boco IP is always smooth and efficient; you feel fully supported. They are involved every step of the way, from planning strategies to staying on top of potential deadlines. They communicate in a relaxed and friendly manner, while also remaining completely professional. They are a go-to for trademark matters in Europe.”

“A top-notch line-up consists of Peter Åkerlund, Laura Roselius, Elina Heikkilä and Pamela Lönnqvist. The troop takes its cue from Åkerlund, who designs and executes astute blueprints to ensure that brands enjoy long-term health. Roselius likewise watches over portfolios with a vigilant eye and devises fool-proof plans to take down counterfeiters. Heikkilä’s strong suit is securing marks across a multitude of jurisdictions, courtesy of her finely honed knowledge of European laws and procedures. When things get heated, Lönnqvist steps up to the plate, showcasing terrific advocacy skills in the process.”

“Together, they are reliable, responsive and always find both pragmatic and tactical solutions to complex scenarios. They really care about their clients and that is one of the many reasons the group is enjoyable to work with.”

The results confirm Boco IP’s position as a high quality expert in the trademark field.

World Trademark Review WTR is an independent publication in the Intellectual Property field that researches and ranks leading trademark professionals in over 80 jurisdictions.

Boco IP’s IP trademark professionals can be reached at the following addresses:

Peter Åkerlund
IP Lawyer, Partner, ETMA
peter.akerlund@bocoip.com
LinkedIn: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/pakerlund

Elina Heikkilä
IP Lawyer, Partner, ETMA
Elina.heikkilä@bocoip.com
+358 6866 8415
LinkedIn: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/heikkila-elina

Pamela Lönnqvist
IP Lawyer, ETMA
pamela.lonnqvist@bocoip.com
+358 9 6866 8421
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-lonnqvist/

Laura Roselius
IP Lawyer, Partner, ETMA
laura.roselius@bocoip.com
+358 407384475
LinkedIn: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/lauraroselius

Jerry Härkönen
IP Advisor, IP-Lawyer
Jerry.harkonen@bocoip.com
+358 40 538 7223
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryharkonen/

Read more:

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/directories/wtr1000/rankings/finland

The Finnish Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson has named several of Boco IP’s patent attorneys as expert members of the Market Court, where all IP matters are handled in Finland.

Our CEO Karri Leskinen along with Anu Keinänen, Jaana Hämäläinen and Jonna Sahlin, all European Patent Attorneys and Registered Finnish Patent attorneys, have been appointed as expert members of the Market Court to handle and resolve intellectual property matters heard at the court.

The Market Court, which has jurisdiction over the whole of Finland, deals with procurement matters, competition and control matters, market law matters and intellectual property matters. In addition to the Chief Judge of the Market Court, the special court has 23 Market Court Judges and two Market Court Engineers. In addition to these, the Government appoints part-time expert members for five years at a time.

We warmly congratulate Karri, Anu, Jaana and Jonna on the appointment.

 

We are delighted to announce that Jonna Sahlin, European Patent attorney, partner and chairman of the board has been named in this year’s Top 250 Women in IP list, published by Managing Intellectual Property magazine.

Jonna Sahlin, is European Patent Attorney and partner. Day to day, Jonna consults customers on matters relating to intellectual property rights and IP strategy, especially in the fields of chemistry, medicine and diagnostics. Jonna is also a Registered Patent Attorney in Finland and handles the patenting of inventions both in Finland and internationally, as well as conducting freedom-to-operate analyses and providing opinions on the interpretation of patents. She has been employed at Boco IP since 1998. Read more about Jonna here: https://www.bocoip.com/en/person/jonna-sahlin/

https://www.ipstars.com/Lawyer/Jonna-Sahlin/Profile/92929#profile

The list, first published in 2013, recognizes “senior female IP practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year.” The list is put together based on feedback and recommendations from clients and peers in the IP industry and clients, and reflects to importance of the selected practitioners to the success of their firms.

More information about the individuals and their offices can be found on the IP Stars website: https://www.ipstars.com/NewsAndAnalysis/The-Top-250-Women-in-IP-2020/Index/5738

A new board of directors of Boco IP has been elected to oversee the management of the company.

The new chairperson, Jonna Sahlin, is European Patent Attorney and partner. Day to day, Jonna consults customers on matters relating to intellectual property rights and IP strategy, especially in the fields of chemistry, medicine and diagnostics. Jonna is also a Registered Patent Attorney in Finland and handles the patenting of inventions both in Finland and internationally, as well as conducting freedom-to-operate analyses and providing opinions on the interpretation of patents. She has been employed at Boco IP since 1998. Read more about Jonna here: https://www.bocoip.com/en/person/jonna-sahlin/

Patrick Hjelt is Boco IP’s IT manager and is responsible for the IT and security operations of the company. He has been employed at Boco IP since 1997. Read more about Patrick here: https://www.bocoip.com/en/person/patrick-hjelt/

Elina Heikkilä is an IP lawyer who acts as an EU Trademark Attorney and EU Designs Attorney, handling trademark, design right and domain name matters. She is also experienced with pre-mapping and contract matters related to intellectual property rights and in trademark processes in different countries and protection systems. In addition, she is responsible for the international activities of the company. She has been employed at Boco IP since 2011. Read more about Elina here: https://www.bocoip.com/en/person/elina-heikkila/

Tomi Salter is a European Patent Attorney and Registered Patent Attorney in Finland, specialising in mechanical inventions. In addition, his work includes preparing utility model applications, handling invalidation proceedings of utility model registrations, and conducting novelty and database searches. Tomi has been employed at Boco since 2015. read more about Tomi here: https://www.bocoip.com/en/person/tomi-salter/

Thomas Carlsson is a Registered Patent Attorney in Finland and handles patenting of inventions in the fields of micro- and nanotechnology, semiconductor technology, measurement technology and renewable energy. Thomas has been employed at Boco IP since 2016. He previously worked as an examiner at the Finnish Patent and Registration Office.  Read more about Thomas here: https://www.bocoip.com/en/person/thomas-carlsson/

 

Boco IP is privileged and delighted to announce that six of our attorneys were listed this year as leading patent professionals in the 2020 edition of IAM1000 The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. Furthermore, the firm as a whole is highly recommended in the publication.

As described by IAM, Karri Leskinen ”oversees the unit’s strategic growth and is always on the hunt for new ways to enhance the customer experience” Jonna Sahlin is “and artful communicator” and is “praised for her ability to clearly explain intricate technicalities to patrons and judges alike. Her freedom-to-operate analyses are crucial for businesses seeking to mitigate risk.” Annika Hakkila is “a font of wisdom” who has “chalked up over 30 years of experience as a product development chemist and as an attorney. Her insight is valued by colleagues and inventors who call her for holistic support”. Christian Westerholm “doesn’t break a sweat when the going gets tough,  he finds creative solutions that meet commercial goals and get the job done with minimum fuss. Oral proceedings at the EPO are a strong suit”. Anu Keinänen is ”extremely diligent” and “exceptionally talented”, she “looks to understand every invention at its core. She is one of the best in the high-tech industry and a pleasure to work with”. Last but not least, Jaana Hämäläinen is ”incredibly experienced in biotechnology”, her “work is brilliant – her office action and prior art analyses are professional and detailed. She also acts as a court expert and lectures widely in her field”.

We would like to thank our customers, colleagues and especially our devoted personnel for all the work that we have done together over the years.

Amazing news! Latest IP Stars rankings are now live.

Boco IP is delighted to inform that we have six (6) people in the IP Stars list:

Karri Leskinen, https://www.bocoip.com/henkilo/karri-leskinen/
Jonna Sahlin, https://www.bocoip.com/henkilo/jonna-sahlin/
Christian Westerholm, https://www.bocoip.com/henkilo/christian-westerholm/
Peter Åkerlund, https://www.bocoip.com/henkilo/peter-akerlund/
Tomi Salter, https://www.bocoip.com/henkilo/tomi-salter/
Pamela Lönnqvist, https://www.bocoip.com/henkilo/pamela-lonnqvist/

More information can be found here: https://www.ipstars.com/Firm/Boco-IP-Finland/Profile/101673#lawyers

Previously we informed that our office was mentioned in IP Stars as well: https://www.bocoip.com/en/news/boco-ip-recommended-in-ip-stars-survey/