My name is Aleksina Kouhia and I’m the new IP Specialist for Boco IP. I am part of mechanics team and I’m usually working in Tampere. I have studied International Business and I have specialized in financial management. I don’t have experience from Boco’s field of activity, but I’m looking forward to the new challenges, which I’m facing with excitement.
I have worked in the patent field since 2019. My special expertise is in synthetic organic chemistry and especially in medicinal chemistry. I have work experience both in the pharmaceutical industry as a researcher and as an official at the EU level, where I worked in the executive roles of biocide legislation. In my work, I do IPR assignments in the field of chemistry, for example biotechnology and materials are my area of expertise. I find the work of a patent expert really inspiring, because I can be involved in new inventions before they become public. Because of this, every work assignment causes me special enthusiasm.
I work in the IT, mechanics and electrical group. I assist patent attorneys in all matters related to patent processing and handle external communications with clients and authorities. I previously worked in the patent field in 2002–2008. I have been by Boco IP since 2013.
I work in the IP Legal Trainee position, where I assist in the processing and application of European, domestic, and international trademarks and designs. I have a strong international education and work background, having lived in China, Malaysia, and Estonia. I have received most of my education abroad and in 2022 I graduated (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)) from Tallinn University of Technology in Estonia. I can serve customers fluently in Finnish and English.
I have over 15 years of experience in research and education. Prior to joining Boco IP, I carried out research in the fields of solar energy and nanotechnology at Tokyo University of Science, the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and the Freie Universität Berlin. I recently also worked as a Senior Scientist in a Finnish nanotechnology company. I joined the Physics & Electricity team of Boco IP in 2021. I advise our clients on matters related to patenting nano and semiconductor technologies.
I work as a part-time Office Assistant while studying at university. My responsibilities include a variety of organizational and administrative tasks. I have been working at Boco IP since 2020.
I help with trademark and design matters and also assist our IP lawyers in the IP Legal team. I have been employed by Boco IP since 2011.
I perform a wide range of administrative tasks in the office. I take care of the operation and procurement of the office, communication with various service providers and the organization of various events.
My task is to enable our experts to have a smooth and comfortable everyday life in many ways. In addition, I manage the purchase ledger and assist in financial administration. I am also involved in occupational safety and health and on the board of the personnel fund. I have been employed by Boco since 2017.
Hi, I’m an IP attorney and partner.
I handle trademark applications in Finland, in Europe as well as internationally. I also advise my clients on design rights worldwide.
In my work I develop and participate in the implementation of clients’ trademark protection strategies and also advise on matters related to portfolio management. I also consult clients in cases concerning infringement and counterfeiting. In addition, I also handle oppositions and cancellation procedures in Finland and abroad.
I assist clients in all types of negotiations and draft trademark and other IP-related agreements, such as licensing agreements. I also advise on domain name registration and infringement issues.
I am a professional representative authorized to represent clients before the European Union Industrial Property Office (EUIPO), an authorized trademark attorney registered in the Finnish national register and a licensed legal counsel authorized to represent clients in court in Finland.
I have been employed by Boco IP since 2000.
I specialize in small devices and complex systems: micro- and nanotechnology, semiconductors, photonics, measurement technology, medical devices, solar energy, electrochemistry and the Internet of Things are some of areas of expertise. I also do lots of freedom-to-operate studies and novelty searches. I previously worked for the Finnish Patent Office where I evaluated 500 patent applications. I have written about a hundred applications as a patent attorney. My book Good Patent Applications (Boco IP, 2021) is based on this experience. In this book I present the building blocks of a good application. The principles of this book are put into practice in my daily work. I’m also happy to give training in patent matters to clients, students and patent experts. I’ve been employed by Boco IP since 2016.
