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

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
SRV – Sale of Pearl Plaza shopping centre
We advised SRV Group plc when it sold its 50% holding in the Pearl Plaza shopping centre in St. Peterburg to CP Invest Limited. The sale was the final part of SRV’s actions to exit from all of its operations in Russia which began in 2022. The sales price of SRV´s ownership of the shopping centre was approximately 11 million euros. SRV is a Finnish developer and innovator in the construction industry. SRV was established in 1987 and is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.
Case published 17.2.2025
Valio – Acquisition of the Härkis® and Beanit® fava bean brands
We advised Valio Oy in its acquisition of Raisio Oyj’s plant protein business, related fixed assets and the Härkis® and Beanit® fava bean brands. The fixed assets include, among other things, the production equipment of the factory that makes plant protein products in Kauhava. The transaction supports Valio’s strategy to grow from a dairy company to a food company. This business acquisition will make us an even more significant developer and producer of plant-based protein products. The demand for these products will grow in the long term, and a great deal of growth potential still remains. In 2022, we acquired the Gold&Green® business and, since then, we have been carrying out strong product development and renewed the brand. Following successful product launches, sales in the last quarter of 2024 increased by about 50% from the previous quarter. With this acquisition, we are building our own production capacity. The production equipment of the Kauhava factory is just right for our needs and situation. says Kimmo Luoma, Valio’s Senior Vice President. Valio is a Finnish dairy and food company founded in 1905 and owned by Finnish dairy cooperatives. Valio has subsidiaries in Sweden, Estonia, the United States and China. In 2023, the Group had a turnover of EUR 2 278 million and more than 4 000 employees.
Case published 14.2.2025
Trety –  Dispute and settlement negotiations concerning a development and production agreement
We successfully represented Trety AB in a dispute and settlement negotiations concerning an agreement for development and production of communication devices for the healthcare sector. Eventually, the parties reached an amicable settlement to the full satisfaction of our client and thus the parties avoided an extensive arbitral proceeding. Trety AB is a global company that provides its customers with solutions for development, industrialization and production of electronics. Trety AB has over 30 years’ experience from IT, electronics and telecommunication industries.
Case published 11.2.2025
OP Corporate Bank, Nordea Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken – Financing arrangement for Vexve, a company owned by DevCo Partners
We advised a financier consortium including OP Corporate Bank plc, Nordea Bank Abp, and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB in a leveraged financing arrangement for Vexve, a company owned by DevCo Partners Oy. The financing included EUR 143 million acquisition, refinancing and other facilities for, among other things, the financing of Vexve’s acquisition of Denmark-based Frese A/S, a leading manufacturer of dynamic balancing valves for hydronic networks. Vexve’s combined turnover after the completion of the transaction will be ca. EUR 200 million. Vexve is the leading European provider of valve solutions for the energy sector and selected energy-intensive industries.
Case published 7.2.2025
City of Pori and Pori Energia– Finance arrangement to fuel the future growth
Castrén & Snellman is acting as the legal advisor to the City of Pori and Pori Energia Oy in the finance arrangement whereby debt facilities in the total amount of EUR 292 million are secured for the purpose of refinancing the existing liabilities and fuelling the future growth of Pori Energia. Pori Energia and its financiers signed a Finnish law governed facilities agreement for this purpose on 13 January 2025. Pori Energia, a multi-utility company, operates in various sectors including district heating, electricity distribution, and electricity generation through CHP and renewable sources. The company also provides wind power services and industrial energy solutions in the Satakunta region where it has c. 60,000 customers.
Case published 6.2.2025
Sanok Rubber Company S.A. – Sale of a minority stake in Teknikum Group
We advised Sanok Rubber Company S.A. in connection with a transaction where the Polish International Development Fund 2 FIZ AN acquired 30% of the shares in Teknikum Group Ltd from Sanok Rubber Company S.A. Teknikum Group is a European polymer technology company serving industrial customers in need of reliable rubber, plastic, silicone, polyurethane, and foam solutions. The group has approximately 600 employees and operates four production plants in Finland and one in Hungary, and a sales office in Germany. Sanok Rubber Company S.A. is the European leader in the field of rubber products, rubber-to-metal articles and combination of rubber with other materials for the automotive, construction, agriculture, pharmacy and household appliances. Sanok Rubber Company S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and employs more than 3,000 people in Europe and North America. Polish International Development Fund 2 FIZ AN is one of two specialised foreign expansion funds managed by PFR TFI. The fund’s aim is to co-finance foreign investments of Polish companies. We advised Sanok Rubber Company S.A. together with the Polish law firm Rymarz Zdort Maruta.
Case published 3.2.2025

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