Anne Laukkasuo

European Trademark and Design Attorney

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  1. Intellectual Property

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I specialise in protecting and managing trademark and design rights.

I advise both domestic and foreign clients on a variety of issues related to intellectual property rights from IP strategies to enforcement of trademark and design rights. I assist in all stages of trademark and design prosecution, including clearances, office actions, opposition and cancellation proceedings and appeals.

I have more than a decade of experience in the field of intellectual property rights. Prior to joining Castrén & Snellman, I worked in a Finnish private sector patent and trademark agency.

With my wide-ranging experience, I always strive to seek cost-effective solutions that serve the client’s interests.

I am a professional representative before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in trademark and design matters and an authorised trademark attorney in Finland.

Latest references

DNA – Global brand portfolio management and IP enforcement
We are advising DNA Plc in brand protection and intellectual property enforcement matters globally. Our intellectual property team manages DNA’s global trademark portfolio, including registration, prosecution, opposition and enforcement. We also advise DNA in questions concerning consumer and marketing law, unfair competition, social media, domain names and cybersquatting. DNA Plc is one of Finland’s leading telecommunication companies. DNA offers connections, services and devices for homes and workplaces, contributing to the digitalisation of society. The company has approximately 3.7 million subscriptions in its fixed and mobile communications networks. In 2024, DNA’s total revenue was EUR 1,100 million, and the company employs about 1,600 people around Finland. DNA is part of Telenor Group.
Case published 7.5.2025
Huhtamaki – Sale of Russian operations
We advised Huhtamaki in the sale of its operations in Russia to Espetina Ltd. The transaction included four manufacturing units in Russia, employing a total of 724 people. The cash and debt free sales price was EUR 151 million. As a result of the sale, Huhtamaki expects to book a gain of approximately EUR 15 million in its third quarter. Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world. Its 2021 net sales totalled EUR 3.6 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and its parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
Case published 9.9.2022
KONE – Sale of Russian operations
We advised KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, in its negotiations on the divestment of its business in Russia to local management. The plans for local ownership and operations will provide a more sustainable long-term solution for employees and customers. The share purchase agreement with local management is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities in Russia and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2022. Following the closing of the deal, the business will operate independently under a different brand. Russia accounts for less than 1% of KONE’s global sales and the company currently employs approximately 650 people in Russia, serving approximately 1500 customers. In 2021, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.5 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
Case published 13.7.2022
EcoUp – Directed share issue
We acted as legal adviser to EcoUp Oyj in a directed share issue, through which EcoUp raised a total of approximately EUR 3 million in gross proceeds to strengthen the company’s capital structure and finance its growth. The share issue was directed to a limited group of domestic investors, deviating from the shareholders’ pre-emptive subscription right. EcoUp’s shares are traded on the First North Growth Market Finland marketplace maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki.  EcoUp promotes the green transition of the construction industry by producing carbon-neutral, energy-efficient and circular economy-based materials, services and technologies that help construction industry players reduce their environmental impact. The company has over 40 years of experience in developing and delivering circular economy solutions to customers.
Case published 29.1.2026
Brookfield – EUR 1 billion holdco financing for DayOne Data Centers
We advised a leading global investment firm Brookfield, alongside a global sovereign wealth investor, on the Finnish law aspects of a EUR 1 billion holdco financing for DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-headquartered developer and operator of hyperscale data centres. Structured as a seven-year secured holdco financing facility of €500 million, expandable to €1 billion – and secured by DayOne’s Finland platform – the financing will support the rollout of hyperscale developments in Lahti and Kouvola, providing nearly 300MW of planned capacity across Finland. The proceeds will also support DayOne’s global expansion across the EU and APAC, with flexibility to allocate to other key growth markets as required.
Case published 29.1.2026
OP Corporate Bank and SEB – EUR 200 million financing of Sello Shopping Centre
We advised OP Corporate Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) in the EUR 200 million financing of Sello Shopping Centre, one of the Nordic countries’ largest and most diverse shopping centres. The shopping centre is owned by Finnish pension insurance companies Keva, Elo and Ilmarinen. Sello is a pioneer in sustainable development, featuring an intelligent energy system and 2,300 solar panels. The shopping centre holds the highest LEED Platinum environmental certification, becoming the first shopping centre in Europe to achieve this distinction. Sello has demonstrated outstanding operational performance throughout 2025, achieving record visitor numbers and sales figures. 
Case published 29.1.2026
Anora Group – Global Brand Portfolio Management and IP Enforcement
We are advising Anora Group in brand protection and intellectual property enforcement matters globally. Our IP team manages Anora Group’s global trademark and design portfolio, including registration, prosecution, opposition and enforcement. We also advise Anora Group in questions concerning marketing law, social media, domain names and cybersquatting. Anora Group Plc is a publicly listed company. It was born in 2021 through the merger of the Finnish Altia Oyj and the Norwegian Arcus ASA. Anora Group is a leading wine and spirits brand house in the Nordic Region and a global industry forerunner in sustainability. Anora Group has a large portfolio of iconic brands such as Koskenkorva, Linie, Larsen, Skagerrak, Chill Out, Ruby Zin, Wongraven, O.P. Anderson and Falling Feather. Its key brands are exported to over 30 markets globally.
Case published 28.1.2026
GEA – Cornerstone investment in Solar Foods’ share issue
We acted as legal adviser to GEA Group AG in a directed share issue carried out by Solar Foods Oyj, in which GEA Finland Oy, a wholly owned subsidiary of GEA Group AG, acted as a cornerstone investor with an equity investment of EUR 8 million. Solar Foods raised a total of approximately EUR 25 million in gross proceeds from the share issue to accelerate the implementation of its new production facility Factory 02.  In connection with the share issue, GEA Liquid Technologies GmbH and Solar Foods signed an exclusivity agreement under which Solar Foods appoints GEA Liquid Technologies as its exclusive process equipment vendor for the supply, design, construction and delivery of the process equipment for the Factory 02. Additionally, the parties have undertaken to negotiate terms and conditions of a long-term strategic partnership in the area of gas fermentation and related technologies. GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. GEA’s portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. GEA is listed in the DAX and the STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices. Solar Foods produces Solein®, a protein created using carbon dioxide and electricity. This innovative production method is independent of weather and climate conditions, eliminating the need for traditional agriculture. Founded in Finland in 2017, Solar Foods is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland.
Case published 26.1.2026

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