Finland

Firm overview

Founded in 1936, Berggren is a leading full-service IP law firm and the undisputed market leader in Finland. The firm supports clients across the entire intellectual property lifecycle, from creation and protection to enforcement and commercialisation.

With multiple offices across Finland and an international presence in Munich and Alicante, located near the EPO and EUIPO, Berggren combines strong local expertise with international reach. The firm brings together lawyers, patent attorneys, and IP specialists to deliver integrated and commercially driven advice.

Berggren represents clients before Finnish courts, EU institutions, and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), and is particularly recognised for its strength in complex patent and technology disputes.

Capabilities

Berggren provides comprehensive IP services covering patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, trade secrets, and related contractual and regulatory matters. The firm advises on drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, oppositions, appeals, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

Its integrated structure enables seamless handling of both contentious and non-contentious matters, making it a strong choice for technically demanding and strategically significant assignments.

Patents & Technology

Berggren has one of the most established patent practices in the region, with extensive experience before both national and European authorities. The practice combines high-quality prosecution work with strategic advisory, including portfolio management, licensing, and technology-driven business support.

Brands

Berggren is the leading Finnish firm in EU trademark and design filings and is widely recognised for its expertise in brand protection and enforcement.

The firm has a dedicated design capability and provides strategic advice on trademarks, designs, copyright, domain names, and marketing law, as well as handling complex disputes in these areas.

Client focus & innovation

Client success is at the core of Berggren’s approach, reflected in consistently high client satisfaction levels.

The firm is known for its innovative service models that integrate IP into clients’ business and innovation processes. In addition, Berggren invests actively in technology and digitalisation, including proprietary IP management solutions and the development of AI-driven tools to enhance service delivery.

Positioning

Berggren operates as a fully integrated IP law firm, combining prosecution, advisory, and litigation within one structure. This reflects the unified nature of the Finnish legal profession and enables efficient handling of complex, cross-disciplinary IP matters.

With its strong market position, broad service offering, and international outlook, Berggren is a trusted partner for both domestic and global clients.

Firm overview

Established in 1928, Boco IP is an award-winning, internationally operating intellectual property firm that has built a strong reputation for delivering confidential, personal, and flexible services for almost 100 years. Over the decades, the firm has continuously evolved alongside technological and legal developments, enabling it to remain at the forefront of the IP field while maintaining a client-focused approach rooted in trust, reliability, and long-term partnerships. 

Today, Boco IP employs approximately 40 attorneys and IP specialists, each bringing deep technological expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines. The team’s collective knowledge spans industries such as medicine, chemical and biochemical sectors, information and communications technology (IT), as well as metal, mining, and paper industries. This multidisciplinary expertise ensures that clients receive advice that is not only legally sound but also technically precise and commercially relevant. By understanding both the innovations themselves and the business environments in which they operate, Boco IP provides highly tailored and effective IP solutions. 

The firm serves a diverse client base, ranging from large multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises and innovative startups. Regardless of size or industry, every client benefits from dedicated support and a personalized approach. Boco IP places strong emphasis on building lasting relationships, working closely with clients to understand their goals and to help them leverage intellectual property as a strategic asset that drives growth, competitiveness, and long-term value. 

A cornerstone of the firm’s offering is its IPR 360° concept, a comprehensive service model designed to cover all aspects of intellectual property management. This holistic approach includes developing and implementing IP strategies, identifying and capturing innovation, securing protection for inventions, trademarks, and designs, managing and defending existing IP rights, and providing training and education to clients’ organizations. By offering end-to-end support, Boco IP ensures that intellectual property is fully integrated into each client’s overall business strategy. 

As one of the longest-established IP firms in the Nordic region, Boco IP has a strong tradition of international collaboration. Over the years, the firm has built an extensive and trusted global network of patent, trademark and design professionals, enabling it to efficiently manage international portfolios and provide seamless support across multiple jurisdictions. This global reach, combined with local expertise, allows clients to confidently expand their operations and protect their innovations worldwide. 

In addition to its technical and legal excellence, Boco IP places great importance on its internal culture and the well-being of its employees. The firm’s innovative and supportive working environment has been a key factor in its continued success. By fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, and mutual respect, Boco IP has established itself as a highly attractive employer. This strong reputation continues to draw talented and motivated experts to the organization, ensuring that the firm remains dynamic and forward-looking. 

The firm’s commitment to its people has also been recognized externally. Boco IP has been nominated for six consecutive years by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of the best places to work in Finland, highlighting its dedication to creating a positive and engaging workplace. This recognition reflects not only employee satisfaction but also the firm’s broader philosophy: that a thriving team is essential to delivering outstanding service to clients. 

Overall, Boco IP combines decades of experience, deep technical expertise, a comprehensive service offering, and a strong people-centered culture to provide high-quality intellectual property services on a global scale. 

Firm overview

Laine IP Oy stands among the global leaders in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) services, renowned for our exceptional professionalism, unwavering customer orientation, and steadfast reliability. Since our establishment in 1979, we have expanded our expertise beyond European borders, offering a comprehensive suite of services that cater to a diverse international clientele. Our offerings include the preparation and prosecution of European, Finnish, and U.S. patents, ensuring our clients receive top-tier support in these critical regions.

With a robust team of over 30 highly skilled patent and trademark attorneys and agents, Laine IP Oy operates from strategic locations in Helsinki, Turku, and Tampere. This international presence underscores our commitment to delivering unparalleled representation and customer service, fostering deep, enduring relationships with clients across the globe.

Our core values – Reliability, Personal Service, Efficiency, Competitiveness, and Flexibility – are the pillars of our approach. We emphasize clear, precise communication, aiming to simplify the complexity of IPR processes and focus on delivering favorable outcomes for our clients. Our hands-on strategy in IPR protection involves proactive expertise in relevant technology areas, coupled with a keen understanding of each client's unique business context, regardless of their size.

In the realm of patents, our prowess is particularly evident. Our European practice boasts seasoned European Patent Attorneys across various technological fields. Additionally, our in-house U.S. Patent Agents offer direct representation and patent prosecution services before the USPTO from our Helsinki base. This international capability positions us uniquely to serve clients' needs effectively in both European and American markets.

Our patent attorneys are also distinguished in their frequent participation in oral proceedings before opposition and appeal boards and in assisting clients in high-stakes litigations. Our track record includes successful representation in complex patent infringement cases in Finnish courts, particularly in pharmaceutics and chemical technology. Four of our attorneys, Ms. Kaisa Suominen, Ms. Mirja Matilainen, Mr. Jarkko Tiilikainen and Mr. Jari Nieminen are qualified to represent our clients in the UPC.

Our expertise spans all major key technology areas, including Chemistry and Bioscience, ICT and Electronics. Each team, led by industry experts like Ms. Hanna Laurén and Mr. Jussi Jaatinen, brings deep experience and innovative solutions to a wide array of technical fields.

Trademark, Desing and Legal team, led by Mr. Reijo Kokko, delivers personal and flexible service with years of experience and commitment. Our services include trademark & design protection and prosecution both in Finland and internationally, trademark oppositions, litigation and infringement issues, as well as IP-related contracts.

Besides our core services, we offer a range of other IPR services, such as searches, clearances, analysis, and opinions, as well as in-house consulting and training on IPR strategies and portfolio management.

We pride ourselves on our global network affiliations with prestigious organizations like AIPPI, FICPI, INTA, LES, APAA, and AIPLA, reflecting our commitment to staying at the forefront of IPR developments worldwide.

At Laine IP Oy, we don’t just offer services; we deliver a partnership built on trust, expertise, and a global perspective. Partner with us for a journey towards securing and maximizing your intellectual property rights, no matter where you are in the world.

Firm overview

Murgitroyd is a rapidly growing firm with innovation at its heart.

For nearly 50 years we’ve built a reputation as one of the world’s leading strategic IP firms. Trusted by global innovators and businesses to realise and protect the true value of their intellectual assets. History we may have, but we instead face forward. Our success lies in the positive relationships we build and our unrivalled breadth of expertise – from an unmatched technical knowledge to a proven commercial awareness.

We’re more than legal experts – we’re a strategic IP solutions firm with an unrivalled breadth of expertise. Our UK and European patent, trade mark and design attorneys bring together solid legal foundations, unmatched technical knowledge, and a commercial awareness that can drive growth and accelerate success.

We build relationships – globally. Our job is to protect and unlock the full potential of your innovations and ideas – not just in your country, but around the world. Our global team of specialists have an unrivalled knowledge in local laws and practices that provide a benchmark for advice and expertise wherever it’s needed to help you grow your business in markets you never thought possible, in ways you never imagined.

Our global office network spans Europe, North America and Asia. With over 440 employees (including over 120 attorneys) worldwide, our people have leading IP expertise across many industries including automotive, engineering & energy; consumer brands & services; chemistry & materials; life sciences & healthcare; and technology, media & telecoms.