Waselius manages international portfolios concerning trademarks, domains, and designs, advising on the utilisation of a wide range of IP rights, including trademarks, patents, trade names, and trade secrets. With a strong focus on IP enforcement and defence, the firm is particularly adept at representing clients accused of IP infringement. Bernt Juthström, who frequently handles IP issues, heads up the practice with Åsa Krook, who has extensive expertise in IP management, marketing law, and commercial contracts.
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- ‘Waselius has a great team led by Bernt Juthström and Åsa Krook. The team is knowledgeable and does great work in the field of IP advisory work, contracts and litigation. In addition to being knowledgeable to develop a practical and business-oriented approach to cases.’
- ‘Bernt Juthström and Åsa Krook are approachable and always easily available to discuss and analyse cases.’
- ‘The firm's IP team is accurate, responsive and proactive.’
- ‘Åsa Krook is a very accurate and dynamic IP lawyer. She is also an excellent strategic planner and out-of-the-box thinker with unconventional solutions. Bernt Juthström is a dedicated IP lawyer, very experienced in IP litigation.’
- ‘The team led by Bernt Juthström and Åsa Krook is one of the most competent IP teams, covering every aspect of IP-law.’
- ‘Åsa Krook is a highly skilled lawyer with an outstanding ability to handle and understand complex legal matters. She always delivers the best quality results.’
- ‘Professional, responsive, knowledgeable and creative.’
- ‘Marianna Karjanlahti-Perini is a very knowledgeable EU trademark attorney. Before providing advice, she conducts thorough research to ensure that answers to certain questions are already covered and tailored situation.’
Key clients
- Louis Vuitton Malletier
- Pernod Ricard
- Essity
- Rivian
- Mars
- Teleste
- Life Europe AB and Life Finland Oy
- Eltel Group Oy
- Lunette Holding
Work highlights
Advised Pernod Ricard Group on its trade mark portfolio in Finland.
Represented Louis Vuitton in its trademark-related contentious and non-contentious matters in Finland.
Assisted Essity with its trademark-related contentious and non-contentious matters, as well as patent matters in Finland.
Lawyers
Practice head
Bernt Juthström; Åsa Krook
Other key lawyers
Marianna Karjanlahti-Perini