”We are very happy to get a highly recognized IPR expert both in Finland and internationally to further strengthen our team of talented professionals. In his new position, Johansson will drive the development of our company’s customerships and our entire operational environment. He will bring in new experience and assets needed in application, dispute and IPR strategy matters”, said Markku Simmelvuo, Managing Director, Papula-Nevinpat.
Johansson commented on his new position: ”I am extremely excited to become part of the Papula-Nevinpat team dedicated to strengthening Papula-Nevinpat’s position as one of the leading patent and trademark agencies in Finland and Eurasia. This new role gives me a great opportunity to utilize my IPR experience and to expand my knowledge of the Finnish and international business environment. Papula-Nevinpat’s varied and international clientele offers me deep insight to various technological fields. I am confident that I will be able to introduce new operating models to Papula-Nevinpat’s customers as well as within the company.”
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Papula-Nevinpat is a globally recognized patent, trademark and design agency. In addition to our Finland-based global operations, Papula-Nevinpat has a strong foothold in the Eurasian territory with local offices in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Our attorneys will help you secure your exclusive rights anywhere in the world.
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We are proud to share that Papula-Nevinpat has again been ranked as a leading patent firm in Finland in the 2025 edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals in the patent prosecution category.
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Read the article about Ukraine resuming the IP system.
Please be informed that on 16 April 2025, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a new law that cancels the special wartime IP rules enacted in 2022. These rules temporarily suspended various deadlines and extended IP rights during the martial law period. The new law will enter into force 30 days after its official publication, following signature by the President of Ukraine.
