Castrén & Snellman has once again been ranked as one of the leading law firms in Finland in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 – the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. In this year’s survey, our firm received top-tier gold rankings in both trademark prosecution and litigation, alongside a recommended ranking for trademark transactions.
30.1.2026
WTR 1000: gold rankings for Castrén & Snellman’s Intellectual Property team
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According to the publication, our firm is described as a ‘full-service IP powerhouse’ that ‘exemplifies exceptional expertise, characterised by the delivery of top-tier legal guidance.’ This recognition underscores the practice’s position as one of Finland’s premier intellectual property teams.
On the private practice side, the WTR 1000 ranked eleven Finnish experts in the gold tier and only seven as leading practitioners in anti-counterfeiting. Our firm’s partner Sakari Salonen, Head of IP, was once again ranked in both of these top categories. Head of IP Prosecution Nina Mikander was ranked in the silver tier, and IP & Tech Litigation Partner Kim Parviainen, IP Counsel Tiina Orre and EU Trademark and Design Attorney Anne Laukkasuo were ranked in the bronze tier.
The publication describes Sakari and Nina as ‘instrumental in developing the firm into a leading IP practice in Finland’ and notes that ‘under their stewardship, the outfit has not only cemented itself as a prominent player in trademark litigation but has also won over an enviable list of major trademark portfolio clients.’
Kim is said to ‘stand at the intersection of intellectual property and digital law – boasting regulatory know-how, he is a trusted resource for tech-heavy industries, with clients appreciating his skills in court and in negotiation’.
Tiina is ‘a favoured choice amongst those in the fashion, cosmetics, and automotive spaces, as she seamlessly protects, enforces, and commercialises assets.’ Anne is praised for ‘her extensive experience guiding clients through the trademark prosecution process, handling early-stage assessments and securing registrations through innovative solutions.’
These rankings reflect Castrén & Snellman’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional service across all aspects of trademark law, from strategic portfolio management and prosecution to high-stakes litigation and enforcement.
The WTR 1000 is a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive go-to resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise. The full WTR 1000 rankings for Finland are available here.
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