Castrén & Snellman excels in a broad spectrum of IP-related matters, including trade mark, copyright, and design prosecution, as well as portfolio management. The firm works with a diverse range of clients, covering the technology, life sciences, automotive, energy, textile, retail, luxury, consumer goods, and media sectors. The team is especially recognised for managing global trade mark portfolios for multinational corporations, with expertise in IP audits, drafting agreements, and corporate transactions. IP practice head Sakari Salonen brings extensive litigation expertise and offers strategic counsel on trade mark, design, and brand protection. IP prosecution team head Nina Mikander is highly regarded for her trade mark expertise, providing comprehensive support across IP strategies and portfolio management. Hanna Paloheimo, who oversees the life sciences practice, is adept at managing patent litigation, pharmaceutical regulatory issues, and food and health technology matters.
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Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sakari Salonen; Nina Mikander; Hanna Paloheimo
Other key lawyers
Kim Parviainen