Borenius is well known for handling disputes, commercial IP work, trade mark portfolio management and regulatory matters related to the food, data, pharmaceuticals and healthcare industries. Jointly leading the team is Ben Rapinoja, who heads up the IP department’s dispute resolution team and focuses on patent and trade mark matters; and Lasse Laaksonen, who steers the firm’s IP and commercial team, specialising in contentious and non-contentious IP and technology law. While Jemina Bonsdorff is well versed in IP litigation and technology and commercial contracts, Wilma Kivilä has extensive experience in the pharmaceuticals, healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Castrén & Snellman provides advice on all aspects of trade mark, copyright and design prosecution and IP portfolio management. Practice head Sakari Salonen stands out for his experience in trade mark, design and brand protection and prosecution work, copyright issues, anti-counterfeiting mandates, unfair competition work and marketing matters; while Nina Mikander leads the IP prosecution group and Hanna Paloheimo, who leads the life sciences team, is highly regarded for patent litigation, pharmaceutical regulatory matters, and food and health technology matters, among others. Kim Parviainen is also recommended and specialises in IP and technology law as well as data protection matters.

Hannes Snellman (Finland)‘s IP and technology practice handles the full spectrum of IP disputes and regularly acts as counsel in copyright litigation, patent disputes and contentious brand work. The firm is also competent in IP-intensive transactions, IP-related contractual matters, brand protection and IP strategies, and regulatory issues. The team is led by Panu Siitonen, who is an expert in trade marks, patents, domains names, copyrights, databases and trade secrets as well as IP-intensive contractual issues; while Jesper Nevalainen is head of the technology practice. Sarita Schröder specialises in IP, marketing, and consumer law, with a particular focus on litigation; Vilhelm Schröder is also a key litigator and excels in patent litigation.

Roschier’s ‘powerhouse’ IP practice provides clients with a wide array of advice on the entire spectrum of IP issues throughout the life cycle of IP from identification, acquisition and registration issues to enforcement work and transactions; the department is also reputed for the depth of its expertise in complex IP litigation, exemplified through the experience of practice head Rainer Hilli. Managing partner Mikko Manner assists clients in the software and services, media and entertainment and telecoms industries with patent, copyright and trade secrets work as well as IP disputes; while Johanna Flythström is experienced in a broad range of IP and technology licensing and commercialisation matters.

Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) is well versed in the full spectrum of IP work including IP litigation and enforcement matters. The practice group is co-led by experienced specialists Petteri Häkkänen, who focuses on complex trade mark and patent infringement work; and Tiina Ashorn, who primarily acts for clients in the information technology sector in Finland. The group's client roster is mainly comprised of Finnish companies operating abroad, however also features large international entities. Kati Rantala is particularly noted for her trade mark and design expertise.

Krogerus‘ IP department is a full-service practice with a strong focus on copyright and trade mark matters, including trade mark portfolio management, as well as IP matters concerning the use and commercialisation of data and R&D issues. The department works with various clients in the technology, media, entertainment and telecoms industries, and Alexander Bützow‘s IP practice focuses on the life sciences space. Team head Kalle Hynönen has in-depth knowledge of contentious and non-contentious IP matters in the TMT sector, with a particular focus on advising media clients.

Boutique firm Properta Attorneys Ltd is reputed for the depth of its experience in trade mark, design, copyright and trade name matters; it also represents clients in high-profile IP cases at a Supreme Court and ECJ level and before the IP Market Court. The practice is co-led by Hanna-Maija Elo, who specialises IP litigation, infringement and unfair business matters and is praised by clients as an ‘excellent negotiator’; and Kukka Tommila, who specialises in trade mark, design right, domain name, patent and trade name mandates. Emilia Hodge is also recommended and represents clients with various IP matters, focusing on trade mark disputes.

The IP litigation department at Bird & Bird is headed up by Henri Kaikkonen, who ‘masters the legal issues relating to patents’, trade mark and unfair business practice disputes, brand protection work, and IP licensing agreements. The team frequently acts in trade mark disputes and enforcement work (areas of focus for Mikko Nurmisto), R&D and licensing issues, trade mark portfolios and disputes, as well as patent infringements. Dispute resolution group head Tom Vapaavuori is also experienced in trade secret matters.

Dittmar & Indrenius advises on various aspects of technology intensive IP rights, such as patents and copyrights, especially in connection with technology transactions, and provides legal support on contracts, licensing arrangements related to the identification and protection of IP assets, and IP enforcement issues. The department is headed up by Anna Haapanen, Iiris Kivikari and Juli Mansnérus, who also heads up the life sciences and healthcare practice.

Waselius is experienced in handling international trade mark, domain and design portfolios as well as marketing law, contractual issues and regulatory matters. The practice group is co-led by Bernt Juthström, who handles the whole spectrum of intellectual property and technology work; and the ‘outstanding’ Åsa Krook, who is experienced in IP management, marketing law and commercial contracts.

Avance Attorneys Ltd‘s IP and technology team is headed up by Sonja Heiskala, who is focused on data protection and general IP work. The department is regularly involved in technology-focused transactions and advises on IP and licensing agreements, IP management rights and IP transfers. The team is often engaged by clients from the gaming, entertainment, and movie industries, as well as the software, biotechnology, healthtech and cleantech sectors.

DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd‘s IP and technology department advises on IP rights and commercial contracts, outsourcings and privacy issues, handling national and global trade mark strategies and trade mark and patent filings. Team co-head Markus Oksanen frequently advises clients on IP rights and privacy matters, as well as technology licensing, while fellow co-head Sami Rintala focuses on non-contentious and contentious trade mark strategy, protection and infringement matters, and patent-related mandates.

Dottir Attorneys Ltd.‘s IP department assists growing Finnish start-ups as well as well-known Finnish companies operating in the design, technology, and entertainment fields. The team is led by IT and technology specialist Daniel Stranius following the departure of Rasheka Scott in early 2024. Johanna Rantanen emphasises technology and media-related matters.

KPMG Law in Finland assists with all issues related to IP and copyrights, including IP transfers and licensing issues. The team is led by Ilkka Vuorenmaa and advises on IP strategies, infringements and registrations as well as disputes, criminal matters and court cases. The group is particularly active in the health science, manufacturing, research and education, entertainment, sport and technology sectors.

Lexia Attorneys Ltd’s IP practice is integrated into the firm’s TMT and data protection practice and is experienced in IP strategy work, licensing issues and transactions, as well as handling the protection, clearance, planning and enforcement of trade marks. The team is led by Kimmo Oila, Kimmo Suominen and Erika Leinonen and frequently assists clients from the software, media and entertainment, marketing, new tech, food and sports sectors.

Merilampi Attorneys Ltd assists clients across a broad range of services in IP including advising on marketing law and providing regulatory advice. The team also leverages the firm’s strength in dispute resolution to act in IP litigation. Mika Pakarinen is an expert in entertainment, media and marketing law and specialises in domestic and international M&A and contentious work. Former practice head Henrik af Ursin left the firm in November 2023 to HPP Attorneys.