Castrén & Snellman has once again been ranked as one of the leading law firms in Finland in the 2026 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.
4.6.2026
Castrén & Snellman’s IP team receives gold rankings in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000
In the 2026 survey, our firm received top-tier gold rankings in patent litigation and patent transactions. According to the publication, ‘a powerhouse in the Finnish IP market, Castrén & Snellman fields one of the largest and most comprehensive teams in the country. The team is particularly strong in managing global portfolios, structuring complex commercial arrangements and advising on IP-intensive transactions, while maintaining a strong presence in high-profile, precedent-setting disputes.’
On the private practice side, our firm’s partner Sakari Salonen (Head of IP) and Senior Counsel Hanna Paloheimo (Head of Life Sciences) were ranked in the silver category in patent litigation, and IP & Tech Partner Kim Parviainen received a bronze ranking in the same category. All of them, along with our Tech Partner Topi Lusenius, were also recommended individuals in the patent transactions category.
Sakari was described to be ‘an asset for high-stakes litigation and transaction work’. According to the publication, Hanna ‘is a key adviser on patent litigation and regulatory matters in pharmaceuticals, food and health tech, as well as commercial agreements such as licensing and distribution, making her a trusted name in highly regulated sectors.’ Kim is praised for being ‘focused on disputes and regulatory matters at the intersection of IP, technology and data, bringing a strong grasp of both technical and commercial drivers.’ Topi ‘brings extensive experience in ICT and tech-driven deals, drawing on prior in-house experience to deliver pragmatic, business-oriented advice.’
The IAM Patent 1000 is a unique guide that identifies the top patent practitioners in the patent prosecution, transactions and litigation fields in key jurisdictions around the globe. Only individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters feature in the IAM Patent 1000. All IAM Patent 1000 rankings for Finland can be found here.
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