Roschier is home to a highly experienced IP team, advising clients across the full spectrum of IP issues. Practice strengths include litigation, prosecution, and enforcement concerning patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets. The team also handles matters such as FRAND licensing issues, IP and technology transactions, and due diligence and audits. Practice head Rainer Hilli is well versed in patent litigation and regulatory disputes. Johanna Lilja has a focus on patent and technology litigation. Mikael Segercrantz leads on opposition, enforcement, and strategy cases related to trademarks and marketing campaigns. Johanna Flythström is a key adviser to emerging companies, while Mikko Manner acts as lead counsel to Nordic corporations, assisting them with IP and technology concerns.
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- Working with the IP team of Roschier is uplifting. They make sure you are in good hands with their deep understanding of IP, the relevant industry, and know how to provide actionable advice.
- Johanna Flythström is an exceptional partner with her deep technical and legal expertise. She brings true value to her clients.
- ‘An experienced and skilful IP practice in Finland. They are very thorough and they get the results.'
- ‘Johanna Flythström is an experienced litigator.’
- ‘The Roschier team provides excellent and practical support to clients when navigating the world of trademarks. The team is very active, professional and service-minded.’
- ‘Rainer Hilli and his team handle business-critical patent litigation. He is very experienced and respected, calm under pressure, able to grasp and relay complex scientific arguments, provides clear and pragmatic advice, knows the pharma industry very well, and is easy to work with and a good leader for his team.'
- ‘Well-reputed Finnish firm that gets results.’
- ‘Rainer Hilli is a delight to work with. Knowledgeable, produces excellent submissions, and has a commanding court presence.'
- ‘Veritable powerhouse in IP with several outstanding individuals.'
- ‘Mikko Manner is a strategic thinker with vast experience and a unique understanding of the big picture and clients' needs.'
Key clients
- AIM Sport
- Aiven Oy
- Alko Oy
- Astellas Pharma GmbH
- Autoliv Inc.
- Bayer
- Biogen MA, Inc.
- Bristol-Meyers Squibb
- Brown-Forman/Jack Daniel's/Finlandia Vodka
- Deutsche Telekom AG
- Eli Lilly and Company Limited
- Fiskars Oyj Abp
- Fortum Oyj
- Gilead Sciences Inc.
- Halti Oy
- HERE Global B.V.
- InterMune Inc.
- Konecranes Oyj
- Lidl Suomi Kommandiittiyhtiö
- Marimekko Oyj
Work highlights
Acting for AIM Sport AG in the preliminary injunction and infringement proceedings related to the patents covering its Digital Overlay® technology against Supponor before the Helsinki Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
Acting for Bayer in defending the dosage patent related to the pharmaceutical Xarelto (rivaroxaban) before the Market Court in Finland.
Acting for Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) in defending the validity of a SPC protecting the product Janumet®.
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Practice head
Rainer Hilli
Other key lawyers
Johanna Lilja; Mikael Segercrantz; Johanna Flythström; Mikko Manner