Bird & Bird operates across the IP sphere, frequently handling cross-border IP cases before the Unified Patent Court. The team has seen a growth in trademark matters, providing end-to-end trademark support, alongside handling trade secret litigation and copyright-related issues. Practice head Henri Kaikkonen is well equipped to handle patent, trademark, trade secret, and unfair business practice disputes. Tom Vapaavuori has a niche focus on trade secret litigation.
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- ‘Proactive and very knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- Monster Energy
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Metso
- Eezy
- The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service
- Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
- Swappie
- IKH
- Holiday Club Resorts
- Huutokaupat.com
- Valoo
- Saarni Cloud
Work highlights
Acting for an industrial company in multiple patent infringement disputes in the Nordic markets.
Acting for an international company in ad hoc mediation proceedings concerning IP infringement and related damages.
Acting for a pharmaceutical company in multiple SPC and patent disputes throughout Europe.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Henri Kaikkonen
Other key lawyers
Tom Vapaavuori