Krogerus‘ IP team combines its knowledge with the wider firm’s TMT, data protection, and AI expertise to advise on contentious, contractual and commercial IP matters, including trademark portfolio management, unfair competition matters, and issues in the technology, media, entertainment, and telecommunications industries. Practice co-head Kalle Hynönen advises on trademarks and copyright, IP disputes, and licensing matters for media clients. Co-head Pessi Honkasalo specialises in advisory services related to AI, digital services, and data management. Alexander Bützow left the firm in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Kalle Hynönen is an exceptionally competent lawyer in his field and a standout leader of the IPR team. I have complete confidence in his judgement and expertise. On top of that, he is an extremely pleasant person to work with – approachable, easygoing, and always professional.’
- ‘The team consists of skilled individuals who are often working together in order to ensure that no angles are overlooked.'
- ‘Krogerus is a very easy firm to work with and their contractual expertise in this area is really very good.'
- ‘Aside from being a very skilled IPR lawyer, Kalle Hynönen is a pleasure to work with. He is laid back, knowledgeable, easy to interact with, and is very quick when it comes to turnarounds.'
- ‘What makes this firm unique is the combination of strong, up-to-date legal expertise and a truly approachable, straightforward way of working. The team is easy to work with, responsive, and focused on finding practical solutions rather than just giving textbook legal advice.'
Key clients
- Sony Music Entertainment Finland Oy FusionLayer Oy Cloetta Finland Oy Trade Fairly Ltd (Loved Bags) Otava Group Lindström Smartly.io Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company Oy Hartwall Ab Rabbit Films Naughty BRGR Unisport Group Shook Digital Yleisradio (Yle) Bit Odd Oy Bioretec
Work highlights
Advised FusionLayer on the sale of a substantial patent portfolio to Sauvegarder Investment Management (“SIM IP”).
Advising Sony Music Entertainment Finland across all aspects of intellectual property, marketing law and data protection, including rights management, artist agreements, and licensing and distribution deals.
Advising Cloetta Finland on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious trademark matters, including managing its trademark portfolio and providing ongoing assistance with enforcement issues.
Practice head
Kalle Hynönen; Pessi Honkasalo