Castrén & Snellman was once again ranked among the top Finnish law firms in the Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP) IP Stars rankings for 2018. In the 2018 Managing IP survey, our firm was ranked in Tier 2 in the Patent and Trade Mark Contentious categories, and our Trade Mark Prosecution practice climbed in Tier 2. In the copyright category, our firm is among the recommended law firms.
29.5.2018
Castrén & Snellman Recognised as One of Finland’s Top Law Firms in the 2018 Managing Intellectual Property Rankings
Hanna Paloheimo, Nina Mikander & Sakari Salonen
On the private practice side, our firm’s partner, Head of IP Sakari Salonen was selected as a Patent and Trade Mark Star, and Hanna Paloheimo as a Patent Star. These outstanding rankings are based on recommendations by their clients and peers.
The Managing IP survey ranks leading firms practicing in intellectual property in over 80 jurisdictions. The firms are evaluated based on the strength of their IP team, their workload, the outcomes they achieve for their clients and their overall track record.
These rankings highlight the quality and expertise of our intellectual property practice and our commitment to provide unique IP solutions. The complete IP Stars rankings for Finland can be found here.
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Head of IP Prosecution, European Trademark and Design Attorney
+358 40 093 0778 nina.mikander@castren.fi
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