DD-Ready™ and Papula-Nevinpat join forces to support SMEs in all IP matters

7.4.2020

DD-Ready is expanding its partner network in the Nordics and adds top tier IP expertise

DD-Ready is proud and happy to expand its partner network in the Nordics with Papula-Nevinpat.

Papula-Nevinpat is one of the largest trademark, design and patent agencies in Finland. The company is an expert in IP protection with over 40 years of experience, including a strong history of more than 20 years in international markets. They serve hundreds of customers ranging from startups to global Fortune500 companies. Papula-Nevinpat is your portal to the Russia-Eurasia region, Europe, China and the USA.

“Papula-Nevinpat is always looking for new and innovative ways in which to support its clients throughout their growth journey. DD-Ready is a great opportunity for us to extend out support even further and more effectively throughout the startup and SME sector. We look forward to what being part of this expanding ecosystem will bring with it”, says Markku Simmelvuo, Managing Director, Papula-Nevinpat

DD-Ready’s CEO, Co-Founder Heikki Kauppinen is excited to join forces with the leading IP portal of the region. “Including Papula-Nevinpat’s depth and decades of experience into the DD-Ready ecosystem is an honor. Expanding our network with such a highly recognized partner shows how DD-Ready can support all stages of companies in their due diligence needs.”

For further information, please contact:

DD-Ready:

Sharmili Ganguly, email: sharmili@dd-ready.com

DD-Ready Piloting opportunities and investor relations:

Heikki Kauppinen, email: heikki@dd-ready.com

Papula-Nevinpat:

Markku Simmelvuo, email: markku.simmelvuo@papula-nevinpat.com

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