Boco IP expands to Tampere

Boco IP’s new Tampere office will support our clients – existing and future – with reliable, expert IP advice. The firm’s new office will soon open in Tampere as coronavirus-related restrictions are relaxed. For the time being, the firm is operating from Innovation Home’s premises at Finlaysoninkuja 3, 33210 Tampere. 

Sini-Maaria Mikkilä, M.Sc. (Eng.), a European Patent Attorney with a long history both in the profession and in the city of Tampere, will manage the new office. Prior to joining Boco IP she managed the Tampere office of another IP firm. 

“We are delighted to strengthen our position both in Finland and internationally. From the Tampere office, we can serve all companies, not only those based in Tampere” says Karri Leskinen, Boco IP’s Managing Director. 

Founded in 1928, Boco IP specializes in the management of intellectual property. The firm operates internationally, providing  confidential, flexible and expert service in all IP matters. 

We offer our customers comprehensive services in which IP is an integral part of the company’s strategy and business. We stand out from our competitors by operating in accordance with our values: people are at the center – we offer the best customer experience. 

We support our customers’ businesses and internationalization, and we always aim to maximize the value of customers’ intellectual property rights. 

Last year, the firm was recognized as the best patent firm in Finland by both of the major industry publications, Managing IP and IAM. This is the first and only time that a Finnish firm has held both awards simultaneously. The awards are given based on feedback and reviews provided by our customers and partners. In addition, the firm has been consistently recognized in the top tier or Finnish IP firms for many years. 

Boco IP to Tampere

Three Boco IP’s professionals named in WIPR Leaders 2021

European Patent Attorney Karri Leskinen and IP Lawyers Elina Heikkilä and Peter Åkerlund have been named as IP leaders in World IP review’s (WIPR Leaders) 2021 Handbook.

Karri Leskinen who leads Boco IP was ranked in the patent category. IP Lawyers Elina Heikkilä and Peter Åkerlund were ranked in the trademark categories.

WIPR Leaders Handbook is a guide to the leading patent, trademark and copyright practitioners in 68 countries.

Congratulations!

WIPR IP Leaders

Anastasiia Kravtcova Joins Our Team of IP Professionals

We are happy to welcome Anastasiia Kravtcova to join our team of IP professionals.

Anastasiia will strengthen our Physics and Electricity team as a Trainee Patent Attorney.
She has previously worked as an engineer in various Finnish technology companies. Most recently, she was a doctoral candidate in the Robotic Instruments research group at Aalto University, carrying out research on the use of smart materials for medical applications.

She joins the Physics and Electricity team at Boco IP to advise our clients and help them to obtain patent protection for their high-tech inventions.

Anastasiia speaks English and Russian fluently, and speaks Finnish with professional working proficiency.

Boco IP recommended firm in Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars survey for 2021

We are honored and very pleased that our firm is mentioned as recommended for trademark protection services in Finland.

We are happy to announce that Boco IP has once again been recommended in the new IP Stars rankings published this week. We are delighted that our work has been noted so well in the international rankings once again this year.

Background information about the survey:
IP STARS is the leading resource for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners for contentious and non-contentious IP advice. Managing IP has been covering IP law and practice since 1990.

The aspects assessed for the firm rankings include expertise, workload, market reputation, track record, outcomes achieved for clients, and unique strengths in a given practice area. Judgements about which firms to include in the rankings, and which tier and practice area they should be in, take account of all this information. The data from the IP STARS research is also used for the Managing IP awards.
The research is rigorous and impartial. No firm or individual can pay to be ranked or to win any of the wards. There is no fee to pay to participate in the research.

Further information:
https://www.ipstars.com/NewsAndAnalysis/IPS-our-research/Index/4635

https://www.ipstars.com/Jurisdiction/Finland/Rankings/8406#rankings

 

Pamela Lönnqvist WTR 1000 – Top Trademark Professional 2021

WTR 1000 Pamela LönnqvistIP 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

Elina Heikkilä WTR 1000 – Top Trademark Professional 2021

WTR 1000 Elina Heikkilä

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

Laura Roselius WTR 1000 – Top Trademark Professional 2021

WTR 1000 Laura Roselius

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

Peter Åkerlund WTR 1000 – Top Trademark Professional 2021

WTR 1000 Peter Åkerlund

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

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

Karri Leskinen, Jonna Sahlin, Anu Keinänen and Jaana Hämäläinen appointed as expert members of the Finnish Market Court

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.