What’s the latest on patenting in Ukraine, Russia and Eurasia?
We look at the dynamics that international applicants need to be aware of to secure and manage their patent rights across the region.
Markku Simmelvuo, chairman of Finnish Patent Attorneys for 2008
3.3.2008
Managing Director Mr Markku Simmelvuo was selected as the chairman of the board of the Association of Finnish Patent Attorneys (SPAY) at their autumn meeting of 20 November 2007. At the same time, he was selected as the chairman of the Association.
The Association of Finnish Patent Attorneys is an association for professionals operating in the field of industrial property rights, and it was founded in 1928. The SPAY members are experienced and qualified attorneys who attend to their clients interests in the best possible ways and maintain high standards of professional ethics in the performance of their duties.
SPAY cooperates actively with various authorities for the development of industrial property rights. Their link with the professionals of this field in 70 other countries is FICPI (Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle), founded in 1906. Through its membership in FICPI, SPAY is involved as an observer and a consultant in many international forums.
Latest news
- What’s the latest on patenting in Ukraine, Russia and Eurasia?
- Papula-Nevinpat recognized among Finland’s top patent firms in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000
- Patenting in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine – what international applicants need to know
- WIPR: Nothing can stand in the way of our work: Ukraine resumes IP system – interview with Riikka Palmos
- Ukraine ends special wartime IP rules – prepare for return to standard deadlines
