Waselius deals with a variety of IP and technology matters including trademark, design, and marketing law-related disputes, and design and copyright infringement arbitration cases. Practice co-head Bernt Juthström has niche expertise in matters relating to the misuse of trade secrets. Fellow co-head Åsa Krook is active across IP management matters and in advising on complex franchising, licensing, and distribution agreements.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Bernt Juthström's pragmatic and hands-on approach to even the most complex legal and technical issues is extremely valuable when working on cross-border matters.’
- ‘The IP practice at Waselius has deep expertise, a strategic approach, and consistent high-quality advice. What sets the practice apart is its strong commercial awareness, and ability to tailor solutions to complex client needs.'
- ‘Åsa Krook is clearly the standout figure because of her strategic acumen, precision, and deep legal expertise. She has the ability to combine technical mastery with a pragmatic, client-focused approach.'
- ‘The team are great out-of-the-box thinkers and are very innovative.'
- ‘Åsa Krook has a very innovative approach and is an extremely reliable lawyer to work with.'
- ‘What sets this practice apart is its exceptional combination of deep legal expertise with a very open, pragmatic and client-focused approach. The team stands out for its ability to deliver commercially relevant advice efficiently and without unnecessary complexity — they consistently get to the heart of the issue with clarity and precision.'
Key clients
- Louis Vuitton Malletier
- Pernod Ricard
- Essity
- Rivian
- Mars
- Snellman
- Teleste
- Eltel Group
- Lunette
Work highlights
Advising on Pernod Ricard Group’s trademark portfolio in Finland and regularly advising the group on trademark, marketing, labelling and regulatory matters and procedures in Finland and in the EU.
Representing Louis Vuitton in its trademark-related contentious and non-contentious matters in Finland.
Assisting Snellman with its trademark-related contentious and non-contentious matters.
Practice head
Bernt Juthström; Åsa Krook