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Delivering the quantum advantage

22.9.2020
Article

Quantum-computing provider IQM aims to be Europe’s leader in the field. The company’s strength lies in raw R&D brain power, leading-edge technology, and a growing patent portfolio that Papula-Nevinpat is helping to protect.

Russian IP legislation continues to develop

11.9.2020
Article

New rules of consideration of oppositions and appeals have come into force at the Russian patent office. Read about the main changes.

Patent Prosecution Highway cooperation between the Finnish Patent and Registration Office and Eurasian Patent Organization has started

19.8.2020
Article

By filing one single patent application with the EAPO, you can obtain a patent in all the countries that have joined the Eurasian Patent Convention (EAPC). The agreement between the EAPO and the PRH will cover both national and PCT applications.

Three Russian patents relating to treatment of Covid-19 have been granted

13.8.2020
Article

The first Russian patents relating to the treatment of COVID-19 have been granted last week. Read about the inventions that benefited from the Patent Office’s prioritized, fast-track examination.

Papula-Nevinpat’s Linda Norrgård has received the Lawyer Monthly’s Women in Law Award 2020 for patent law in Finland

4.8.2020
Article

We are happy to announce that our Linda Norrgård, Finnish and European Patent Attorney, has been recognized as a Women in Law Award 2020 winner in the practice area of patent law in Finland.

Ukraine introduces new official opposition procedure for trademarks

30.7.2020
Article

We are delighted to inform that Ukraine has finally adopted a new official opposition procedure for trademarks. The amendments were adopted by the Parliament of Ukraine on 21 July 2020, and are expected to be published shortly.

Packaging industry specialist Huhtamäki develops alternatives to plastic

28.7.2020
Article

Huhtamäki, a Finnish packaging industry veteran, has been at the forefront of developing alternatives to plastic packaging. The company is also active in the field of IP rights protection. Read more about the role of IP rights in Huhtamäki's business in our latest case article.

Information about possible exceptional arrangements at the patent offices in Finland, Russia and Eurasia due to coronavirus pandemic

27.7.2020
Article

Exceptional arrangement are in place at the following patent offices: Russia, EAPO, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Papula-Nevinpat again recognized as one of the top patent firms both in Finland and Russia in the 2020 edition of the IAM Patent 1000

16.6.2020
Article

“Papula-Nevinpat always produces phenomenal work and is one of the best patent attorney firms to cooperate with.”

Patent litigation in Russia in a nutshell

12.6.2020
Article

The Russian patent litigation system is bifurcated: patent infringement cases are heard by courts, while patent invalidity actions are filed with an administrative body of the Russian Patent Office called the Chamber of Patent Disputes.

Two Papula-Nevinpat lawyers named to 2021 Best Lawyers™ list: Alexander Polikarpov and Marina Smirnova

10.6.2020
Article

Papula-Nevinpat is very pleased to announce that Alexander Polikarpov, Eurasian Patent Attorney, and Marina Smirnova, Patent and Trademark Attorney, have been included in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in Russia under Intellectual Property Law.

Papula-Nevinpat introduces Legal Team Russia

25.5.2020
Article

Papula-Nevinpat has already for many years been providing full legal services in Russia in addition to our IP services including patent, utility model, trademark and design rights protection.

Fast-track examination for coronavirus related patent applications provided by the Russian Patent Office

19.5.2020
Article

Patent applications relating to solutions aimed to combat coronavirus and related diseases are currently eligible for prioritized, fast-track examination program in the Russian Patent Office (Rospatent)

Papula-Nevinpat in WIPR: Customs registration of a trademark in Eurasia and Russia — pros and cons

7.5.2020
Article

Registration of a trademark at the national customs registers is an efficient tool to fight counterfeiting. However, even though the introduction of the IP register of the Eurasian Customs Union is already established, the member states have so far failed to implement it in practice.

Papula-Nevinpat’s strong IP expertise again recognized in the MIP IP STARS 2020

4.5.2020
Article

Also this year our attorneys gathered many IP STARS 2020 nominations – IP STARS are IP experts who have been highly recommended by their peers and customers.

PRH and EAPO to start Patent Prosecution Highway later this year

29.4.2020
Article

The Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) and the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) have agreed to launch a joint Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Programme to enable work-sharing and accelerated treatment of patent applications at both offices.

Papula-Nevinpat’s Jussi Mikkola and Riikka Palmos in the rankings of WTR1000

28.4.2020
Article

Papula-Nevinpat’s European trademark attorney Jussi Mikkola was again recognized as a key contact at Papula-Nevinpat, and our European trademark attorney Riikka Palmos made her first debut in the 2020 Edition of World Trademark Review 1000.

Industry’s product naming practice does not rule out likelihood of confusion between trademarks

23.4.2020
Blog

Our Trademark Lawyer Pauliina Heine blogs about the likelihood of confusion between trademarks and about the decision that the Market Court made.

Trademark filings continue to grow in Russia

22.4.2020
Article

Did you know that the number of trademark applications again increased in Russia in 2019? There were over 10 000 more national trademark filings and 1 400 more international trademark filings than in 2018.

Folke Johansson named IAM Global Leader 2020

20.4.2020
Article

Papula-Nevinpat is very pleased to announce that Folke Johansson has been selected as an IAM Global Leader.

International Legal Guide to: Trade Marks 2020 in Russia

9.4.2020
Article

Now available the updated Russia chapter about trademark law and regulations in the International Legal Guide.

Our Helsinki head office closed for Easter weekend 10 – 13 April 2020

7.4.2020
Article

Kindly note that our Helsinki head office will be closed for the Easter weekend from Friday 10 April to Monday 13 April and will be fully operational again on Tuesday 14 April.

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

7.4.2020
Article

Papula-Nevinpat is teaming up with DD-Ready to support its clients in all IP matters.

The Patent Office of Azerbaijan closed until 29 April 2020

24.3.2020
Article

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemia, the Patent Office of Azerbaijan will be closed until 29 April 2020.

Coronavirus – Papula-Nevinpat continues to serve its clients as before

19.3.2020
Article

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemia, we want to inform all our clients and colleagues that Papula-Nevinpat continues to serve its clients as before.

A university brand also needs trademark protection: Case Aalto University

18.3.2020
Article

From the trademark point of view, the merger of three formerly autonomous universities in 2010 meant that the new organization needed a new brand. Read our latest case article about the brand of Aalto University.

Have you secured your trademark rights also in Russia?

17.2.2020
Article

Our European Trademark Attorney Riikka Palmos has written an article about trademark protection in Russia published in the Expert Guide Intellectual Property 2020.

Folke Johansson, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova listed as WIPR Leaders 2020

7.2.2020
Article

Papula-Nevinpat’s Folke Johansson, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova have been selected as IP Leaders in World Intellectual Property Review’s WIPR Leaders 2020 handbook. WIPR Leaders is a one-stop guide to the leading IP practitioners in the world.

We are looking for talented software developers

6.2.2020
Recruitment

Are you interested in applying your programming skills to the rapidly growing area of legal technology and to a machine learning driven software product?

Papula-Nevinpat joins Fintech Finland organization to increase IP understanding

23.1.2020
Article

Papula-Nevinpat joins Fintech Finland organization to raise awarness and increase IP understanding.

Papula-Nevinpat in Asia IP Magazine

7.1.2020
Article

Papula-Nevinpat's patent attorneys have been interviewed about the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed by Singapore and the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding an IP cooperation. The article appeared in the October 2019 edition of the Asia IP Magazine.

Season’s Greetings and a Happy New Year!

19.12.2019
Article

Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year!

Is your brand protected – also in Russia?

9.12.2019
Blog

Why is it so important to protect your brand also in Russia? Our Russia IP specialist Riikka Palmos explains in her blog why and provides you with a checklist that helps to do safely business in Russia.

I got a cease and desist letter – what should I do?

4.12.2019
Blog

Did you receive a cease and desist letter? Our IP expert Matti Brax advises in his blog what you should do first.

Papula-Nevinpat in WIPR: A new system to rival Madrid?

28.11.2019
Article

You may have heard rumours about a new trademark protection system created in Eurasia. Read about the upcoming new system, what does it mean and who will benefit.

A patent portfolio increases your company’s value and spurs global success – Case Virta

3.10.2019
Article

When going international Virta became aware of how crucial intellectual property is - patented technology increases the company’s value and brings benefits to the whole industry.

The recipe for a valuable patent

5.9.2019
Blog

How to obtain a valuable patent? Our IP experts Folke Johansson and Tomi Konkonen highlight some important elements you should focus on in order to get a good patent application, and a valuable patent.

Foreign companies required to provide their register number in trademark applications

2.9.2019
Article

Due to the new Finnish Trademarks Act, the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) requires applicants and other companies or persons entered in the Trademark Register to indicate sufficient identification information.

Patenting brings a competitive advantage, marketing benefits, and license revenues – Case Unikulma

2.9.2019
Article

Unikulma started to patent when one of their mattress models was copied by a competitor. Now, Unikulma is one of the industry’s leading IP filers in the world, according to founder Vesa Tuominen.

Patenting – a startup’s tool to create value and boost growth

27.6.2019
Blog

It is surprisingly common with startups to not know how to incorporate patenting in their company’s business strategy. Our patent specialist Jorma Selin blogs about important aspects for you to consider.

Our head office is closed on Friday 21 June 2019 due to Midsummer

19.6.2019
Article

Kindly note that our head office in Helsinki will be closed for Midsummer on Friday 21 June 2019.

Papula-Nevinpat recognized as one of the top patent firms both in Finland and Russia in the 2019 edition of IAM Patent 1000

10.6.2019
Article

Papula-Nevinpat has again been ranked as one of the top patent firms both in Finland and Russia in the patent prosecution category of the 2019 edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

Papula-Nevinpat’s events during INTA 2019 in Boston were a huge success

3.6.2019
Article

In case you couldn’t make it to the Russia IP Update sessions, you can read the presentation by our trademark attorney Riikka Palmos here.

Papula-Nevinpat in WIPR – A turning point for Russian legal services?

24.5.2019
Article

What will change and when in the legal services in Russia? Read about the new reform project in the latest issue of WIPR.

Key changes of the new Finnish Trademarks Act

21.5.2019
Article

Read about the key changes in the new Finnish Trademarks Act that came into force on 1 May 2019.

Patent and trademark agency Papula-Nevinpat has acquired Heinänen Oy Patent Agency

21.5.2019
Article

Papula-Nevinpat reinforces its position as one of Finland’s leading IP firms. We warmly welcome the IP experts from Heinäinen Oy Patent Agency to our team!

Meet us at 2019 INTA Annual Meeting

16.5.2019
Article

The 2019 INTA Annual Meeting is just days away! Our IP experts team, Annikki Hämäläinen, Heidi Mikkola, Jussi Mikkola, Riikka Palmos, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova look forward to meeting as many clients and friends as possible.

International Legal Guide to: Trade Marks 2019 – Russia Chapter

13.5.2019
Uncategorized

Our trademark attorney Annikki Hämäläinen has written the Russia chapter in The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Trade Marks 2019. Here you will find a broad overview of common issues in the trademark law and regulations in Russia. You can read the Russia chapter here.  

Patent Attorney Linda Norrgård to join Papula-Nevinpat’s Chemistry and Process Technology team as of 1 April 2019

1.4.2019
Article

Patent Attorney Linda Norrgård, M. Sc. (Tech.), strengthens Papula-Nevinpat’s team of IP experts as of 1 April 2019. Linda has worked with patents since 2008, spending most of her career in various Finnish patent firms.

European Patent Attorney Miika Tupala to join Papula-Nevinpat’s IP team

13.3.2019
Article

Papula-Nevinpat’s team of IP experts is growing, as European Patent Attorney Miika Tupala has been appointed patent attorney as of 1 April 2019.

Updates on IP Trends in Russia & Cocktail Reception in Boston during INTA 2019

11.3.2019
Article

Also this year we are present at INTA 2019 in Boston and are arranging presentations on IP Trends in Russia and hosting a cocktail reception on Monday 20 May at the Revere Hotel Boston Common.

Brexit impact on EU trademarks and designs

7.3.2019
Article

Read the main impacts on EU trademarks and EU designs, in case the UK leaves EU on 29 March 2019 without a withdrawal agreement.

Papula-Nevinpat again recognized as one of Finland’s leading practises in the 2019 Edition of WTR 1000

21.2.2019
Article

In the survey taking place for the ninth year, Papula-Nevinpat was ranked in the Silver Category in the prosecution and strategy sector.

Supplementary protection certificate extends the patent term by up to five and a half years – but who’s entitled?

20.2.2019
Blog

The term of a pharmaceutical or plant production patent can be extended by a maximum of 5 years, up to 25 years altogether. Who is entitled and under which conditions? To find out read the blog by our experts Katja Feiring and Erja Partio.

Folke Johansson, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova listed as WIPR Leaders 2019

14.2.2019
Article

Folke Johansson, who heads our firm’s patent department, and Markku Simmelvuo, our Managing Director, were both ranked in the patent category in Finland. In Russia, Marina Smirnova was ranked in both the patent and trademark categories.

Technology hype disconnects businesses from the product development reality

18.1.2019
Blog

Our CDO Teemu Lang is blogging about AI hype. Artificial intelligence, or machine-learning algorithms, is a technology that is disruptive to our business as well, and enables new products and business models.

The Finnish Trademarks Act will be reformed

18.1.2019
Article

The proposal for the new Finnish Trademarks Act is currently under consideration by the Parliament, and the Act is expected to enter into force in early 2019. The purpose of the reform is to modernize Finnish regulations on trademark rights, and implement the EU Trademark Directive.

EAPO and KIPO have started Patent Prosecution Highway as of 1 January 2019

8.1.2019
Article

The pilot PPH-Mottainai and PCT-PPH bilateral programs between the EAPO and KIPO started on 1 January 2019 to enable work-sharing and accelerated treatment of patent applications at both offices.

Digital transformation puts IP in the spotlight – case Hydroline

2.1.2019
Article

In the past, we used to think of software and machines as two distinct elements. Now we see the integration of these two, as machines are more equipped with smart technology. For traditional smokestack companies digital transformation creates also new opportunities and challenges in the protection of Intellectual Property, or IP.

Season’s Greetings and a Happy New Year!

19.12.2018
Uncategorized

We wish you all happy holidays and a successful year 2019!

Patent opposition proceedings in Russia

27.11.2018
Blog

In Russia too, it is possible to dispute the validity of a granted patent. Read Erik Goussev's blog on the patent opposition proceedings in Russia.

QA Specialist

16.11.2018
Recruitment

We are hiring! Are you interested in developing a revolutionary machine learning-based ERP system for legal services in a SaaS model? We are now looking for an ambitious QA Specialist to join our multi-disciplinary software development team.

Article in WIPR: Russia jurisdiction report – The rules on patent opposition

1.10.2018
Article

The Patent Disputes Chamber which is a department of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) receives about 100 patent oppositions a year. Read more about the rules.

Startup, remember to involve an IP expert already in the product development phase – Case Kelosound

21.9.2018
Article

Protecting your ideas should start already in the product development phase. Read the story of our customer Kirsi Ihalainen, CEO of Kelosound Oy, who created a product of naturally dried wood that plays different sounds.

Changes to Kazakhstan’s IP legislation

12.9.2018
Article

We have listed the six major changes that came into force on 3 July 2018. The objective of the amendments is to modernize the existing legislation, and to simplify the trademark registration process.

Article in WIPR: Common procedures for IP disputes

12.6.2018
Article

The IP rights environment has become very internationally-focused lately. IP owners have many opportunities to protect their IP rights globally, but enforcement of IP rights is still mainly based on national requirements and processes with country specifics and peculiarities. This is also the case in Russia.

European patent attorney Matti Ylitalo to strengthen Papula-Nevinpat’s IP team

11.5.2018
Article

European patent attorney Matti Ylitalo (M.Sc. (Tech.)) has been appointed patent attorney at Papula-Nevinpat on 2 May 2018. Matti has wide expertise as a patent attorney, specializing in various technical fields, such as mechanics, engineering materials, electronics, medical engineering, as well as power plant, automation and antenna technology.

New regulations for including IP rights in the Eurasian Customs Union

13.4.2018
Article

As from now on it should be possible to make only one customs application instead of 5. This brings financial benefits to intellectual property owners.

Leds are reshaping the future of lightning – and intellectual property rights

14.3.2018
Blog

The trust that the entire patent system enjoys is dependent on how fair do the companies see the way patents benefit their owners. The lighting industry should now keep the business hot while maintaining a cool head, especially when it comes to IP.

Celebrating our global IP network at an Evening of Elegance with Laura Mikkola in Seattle during INTA

13.3.2018
Article

On 19 May 2018 in Seattle in connection with INTA’s 140th Annual Meeting, we will host an Evening of Elegance with the Finnish pianist Laura Mikkola at the spectacular Benaroya Hall in Seattle.

Folke Johansson, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova selected WIPR Leaders 2018

16.2.2018
Article

The results are based on nominations from industry peers. WIPR Leaders ranks the leading IP practitioners in the world, listing over 1,700 lawyers.

Will parallel imports become entirely legal in Russia?

1.2.2018
Article

Parallel import has been thus far considered illegal, but a new wave of decisions started in 2017 when the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) issued a warning notice to Daimler AG, Renault, KYB Corporation and YD-Diagnostics.

Markku Simmelvuo from Papula-Nevinpat selected as IP person of the year 2017

29.1.2018
Article

Our managing director Markku Simmelvuo was selected as the IP person of the year 2017 at the IPR Gala organized by IPR University Center on Friday, 26 January 2018 in Helsinki, Finland.

Papula-Nevinpat again highly ranked in WTR 1000

26.1.2018
Article

Papula-Nevinpat was once again ranked among the tops in the annual World Trademark Review 1000 for 2017. Now on its eighth year, the WTR 1000 assesses the quality of strategic services and trademark registrations provided by trademark professionals globally.

Innovation voucher with new terms available as of 8 January 2018

4.1.2018
Article

The innovation voucher with new terms became available on 8 January 2018. Business Finland’s innovation voucher can be used to purchase services in order to boost innovation, such as intellectual property services.

Season’s Greetings and a Happy New Year!

20.12.2017
Article

We wish you all happy holidays and a successful year 2018!

Papula-Nevinpat ESA Business Incubation Centre’s IP partner

12.12.2017
Article

”It’s important for space technology startups to protect their innovations early on. I’m particularly happy that we have Papula-Nevinpat to advise new companies in IP issues, as they have long experience in working with startups”, says Mr. Kimmo Isbjörnssund, ESA BIC Finland Manager.

EAPO and SIPO to launch Patent Prosecution Highway as of 1 April 2018

8.12.2017
Article

We encourage our customers to utilize the SIPO-EAPO PPH pilot programme, if terms are met, to benefit from the accelerated Eurasian patent application examination.

Russian Federation joins the Hague System on 28 February 2018

4.12.2017
Article

Starting from 28 February 2018, Russian applicants can begin to use the Hague System to protect their industrial designs in the Contracting Parties to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement by filing an international design registration application to the WIPO.

Article: How to best protect your IP rights in the Russia-Eurasia region

24.11.2017
Article

The Asian Patent Lawyer's Annual 2018 has been published. Our patent attorney Erik Goussev has written an article about how to best protect IP rights in the Russia-Eurasia region.

Article in WIPR: How to cancel an unused trademark

25.10.2017
Article

Our trademark lawyer Annikki Hämäläinen writes in the latest issue of the World Intellectual Property Review about the changes to the cancellation process for unused trademarks in Russia.

EPO and EAPO have started Patent Prosecution Highway as of 1 October 2017

24.10.2017
Article

We encourage our customers to utilize the PPH pilot programme to benefit from the accelerated Eurasian patent application examination.

New official fees in Russia

10.10.2017
Article

New official patent, design and trademark fees have entered into force in Russia on 6 October 2017.

Skyr is skyr

28.9.2017
Blog

Storytelling is seen as one of the most powerful tools in marketing and brand-building: a good story is remembered by customers, so they connect to the product more strongly. I’m sure this is completely true, but sometimes the story may also turn against its teller.

Growing competition in healthtech underlines the importance of IP rights for startups

11.9.2017
Blog

If you want your business to prosper in an IP-intensive industry, such as healthtech, whether in Finland or abroad, it’s important to make sure that your core technology is properly protected, or at least be aware of the IP owned by other companies.

Papula-Nevinpat offers new IP service packages – get your IP process started with Tekes’ innovation voucher

5.9.2017
Uncategorized

The innovation voucher can be used to purchase services in order to boost innovation, such as intellectual property services. Take a look at our new IP service packages.

Papula-Nevinpat to set up new patent teams – ensuring even better customer service

31.8.2017
Uncategorized

Papula-Nevinpat has appointed three team leaders as of 1 September 2017 for new patent teams: ICT and Electrical Engineering, Mechanics and Physics, and Chemistry and Processing Technology. By setting up new patent teams we aim at strengthening our customer-oriented service approach.

Papula-Nevinpat’s strong IP expertise again recommended in the MIP IP STARS 2017 survey

8.8.2017
Article

In the survey Papula-Nevinpat’s IP expertise was ranked both in Finland and Russia in the top tiers. Our attorneys also gathered many IP STARS 2017 nominations – IP STARS are IP experts who have been highly recommended by their peers and customers.

Cancellation process of unused trademarks in Russia has now changed as of 12 July 2017

7.8.2017
Article

Further to our article of 4 April 2017 the expected changes to the cancellation process of unused trademarks in Russia have entered into force on 12 July 2017.

Papula-Nevinpat continues its partnership with Aalto Entrepreneurship Society’s Kiuas Accelerator 2017 (former Summer of Startups)

28.6.2017
Article

Papula-Nevinpat wants to make sure that startups avoid the common IP mistakes and understand that IP is an important business tool.

IAM Patent 1000 – Papula-Nevinpat ranked as a leading patent service provider both in Finland and Russia

8.6.2017
Article

Papula-Nevinpat has again been ranked as one of the leading patent and trademark firms both in Finland and Russia in the patent prosecution category of the 2017 Edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.

Article in WIPR: Using customs to fight counterfeits

31.5.2017
Article

Our EU-trademark lawyer Riikka Palmos writes in the latest issue of the World Intellectual Property Review about how to use the Customs Register of Intellectual Property Objects (CRIPO) to fight against counterfeits.

European Patent Office and Eurasian Patent Office to launch Patent Prosecution Highway

18.5.2017
Article

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) have agreed to launch a joint Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme to enable work-sharing and accelerated treatment of patent applications at both offices. The agreement was signed on 27 April 2017.

Russia has ratified the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs

10.5.2017
Article

At the moment we are not able to say when international design registration applications designating Russia can be filed for the first time. This depends on when Russia will deposit the instrument of accession to the WIPO. The accession will be effective after three months from it.

China’s official trademark fees cut by 50% as of 1 April 2017

5.4.2017
Article

The official trademark fees in China have been reduced by 50% as of 1 April 2017. The fee reductions relate to trademark application fees, renewal fees, fees for a change of name, assignments and license agreements, and opposition and cancellation fees.

Changes expected to the cancellation process of unused trademarks in Russia

4.4.2017
Article

A more simplified process for cancelling unused trademarks in Russia is currently being considered by the State Duma of the Russian Federation.

Papula-Nevinpat to partner with HealthSPA, the Finnish health startup association

4.4.2017
Article

Papula-Nevinpat partners with HealthSPA, the Finnish health startup association, to raise awareness about the importance of IP rights in early-stage businesses where innovations and new technologies play a central role.

Folke Johansson, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova selected as WIPR Leaders 2017

1.3.2017
Article

We are very happy to announce that Papula-Nevinpat's Folke Johansson and Markku Simmelvuo have been named as IP leaders in the World Intellectual Property Review's WIPR Leaders 2017 handbook for patents in Finland. In Russia, for both patents and trademarks, our Marina Smirnova was listed as a WIPR Leader 2017.

European patent attorney Timo Kuosmanen to boost our regional services in Pirkanmaa area

7.2.2017
Article

”I’m inspired by meeting new customers and getting to know their technologies, and want to give my contribution to their product development and creative process. My approach to working with customers is practical, relaxed, and straightforward”, says Timo Kuosmanen.

Markku Simmelvuo appointed chairman and Folke Johansson member of the Ethics Committee of the Association of Finnish Patent Attorneys as of 1 January 2017

23.1.2017
Article

”I’m excited to take this appointment and challenge. There’s a lot going on in our business, also internationally, and I want to draw special attention to the export of Finnish IP services abroad”, says Markku Simmelvuo.

Papula-Nevinpat has again received international recognition for its trademark expertise in the 2017 edition of WTR 1000

18.1.2017
Article

The 2017 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals survey that rates trademark firms globally, has also this year ranked Papula-Nevinpat in the top tiers in its annual research.

Season’s Greetings and a Happy New Year!

20.12.2016
Article

This Christmas we have made a donation to the scholarship fund for graduate students in Tapiola High School, Espoo, Finland, and to The Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters.

Article in WIPR: Review of the revised design patent system

7.12.2016
Article

What has the design patent system change meant for the design patent filing numbers in Russia?

Why are IP rights important especially for a startup?

25.11.2016
Blog

Here’s my choice of the most important reasons why it is crucial for a successful startup to take care of their intellectual property (IP) rights.

Papula-Nevinpat official IP partner at Junction 2016, Europe’s leading hackathon

18.11.2016
Article

Junction, Europe’s biggest hackathon takes place 25 – 27 November at Wanha Satama in Katajanokka, Helsinki, Finland.

We have renewed our website

1.11.2016
Article

Our website has been renewed and all our core visual identity elements - colors, fonts and imagery have evolved.

European Patent Office (EPO) signed Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Memorandum of Understanding with Russian Patent Office, Rospatent

26.10.2016
Article

According to the Memorandum, pilot PPH-Mottainai and PCT-PPH bilateral programs between the EPO and Rospatent will begin during 2017. No further details have been made public yet.

Pilot patent prosecution highway program (PCT-PPH) launched by the Eurasian Patent Office

26.8.2016
Article

The Eurasian Patent Office has launched a pilot patent prosecution highway program (PCT-PPH).

Papula-Nevinpat’s co-operation with Aalto Entrepreneurship Society – mutually beneficial partnership

12.8.2016
Article

Papula-Nevinpat and Aalto Entrepreneurship Society's Summer of Startups announced their partnership early June this year. The co-operation has so far consisted of consulting the participating teams.

Amending claims during opposition proceedings in Russia – IP Court’s decision

22.6.2016
Article

In a recent decision СИП-32/2015 the Presidium of the IP Court withheld earlier decisions of the IP Court and the Chamber of Patent Disputes to revoke Russian patent 2222332 in full due to lack of novelty.

Warning letters to potential infringers now required in Russia before court actions

22.6.2016
Article

Recent changes in the Russian legislation provide for a 30-day period for pre-trial settlement in IP infringement cases.

Papula-Nevinpat’s blog: Chinese IP Industry: If you can’t beat them, be like them!

15.6.2016
Blog

Back in 2010, the Chinese Government made a projection that by 2015 more than 1 million invention patents would be filed annually in China.

Papula-Nevinpat to partner with Aalto Entrepreneurship Society’s Summer of Startups

9.6.2016
Article

Papula-Nevinpat laajentaa yhteistyötään startup-yhteisöjen kanssa Aalto Entrepreneurship Societyn Summer of Startups -kesäohjelmaan.

The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago – the second best is now

23.5.2016
Blog

The Finnish media recently carried the story of a Chinese company that had registered the Minna Parikka brand name in China

Article in the World Intellectual Property Review: IP Reputation; turning a corner

20.5.2016
Article

She now has written an article about the current landscape in trademark matters in Russia.

Folke Johansson and Marina Smirnova selected as WIPR Leaders

12.5.2016
Article

We proudly inform that our European patent attorney Folke Johansson has been selected as a WIPR Leader 2016 for patents in Finland.

Our Helsinki Head Office closed for Easter weekend 25 – 28 March 2016

23.3.2016
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Kindly note that our Helsinki head office will be closed for the Easter weekend

Papula-Nevinpat again in the top-tier rankings in MIP’s IP Stars 2016 for patent and trade mark prosecution in Finland and Russia

22.3.2016
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The Managing Intellectual Property magazine has ranked Papula-Nevinpat in the top tiers in its annual research.

European patents to cover Moldova – additions

14.3.2016
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A reference to the Republic of Moldova as a validation state has been included in the EPO's request for grant form and in the in the Euro-PCT filing form.

Russian Patent Office Rospatent better than its reputation

11.2.2016
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The Russian patent office operates better than its reputation, and it has not been politicized. The fledgling legislation has been systematically developed to correspond with internationally established practices.

IP news in Russia: Improvements for trademark holders

5.2.2016
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The Law on Protection of Competition has been changed on 5 January 2016 so as to include new regulations on unfair competition in the field of intellectual property.

Check the scope of your EU trade mark! – The new EU trade mark regulation to enter into force on 23 March 2016

3.2.2016
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The new Regulation will enter into force on 23 March 2016. The most significant changes concern the classification of EU trade marks.

Papula-Nevinpat nominated in MIP’s Global Awards 2016

2.2.2016
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The global list of IP firms nominated for Managing IP Global Awards 2016 has been released. Papula-Nevinpat is proud to be nominated in the category: Finland - IP firm of the Year 2016.

Article in the Expert Guide Intellectual Property 2016: IPR equally valuable in Russia as in other regions

13.1.2016
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Our patent attorney Erik Goussev has written an article in the Expert Guide Intellectual Property 2016 about IP & Russia

Patent and trademark agency Papula-Nevinpat has bought the business operations of Lammi & Partners Oy

31.12.2015
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Patent and trademark agency Papula-Nevinpat has bought the business operations of Lammi & Partners Oy

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

21.12.2015
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Kindly note that our head office will be closed for Christmas from Thursday December 24 to Friday December 25, 2015

Updated Russia patent, trademark and design brochures available

13.11.2015
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Updated brochures about Russian patent, trademark and design are now available

Aalto University study: Experiences in the exploitation of IPR in Russia and four Eurasian countries

4.11.2015
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The study commissioned by Papula-Nevinpat examines the experiences of Finnish companies in the exploitation of intellectual property rights

European patents to cover Moldova

23.10.2015
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As Moldova is no longer party to the Eurasian Patent Convention

Article in the World Intellectual Property Review: Two years of the Intellectual Property Court

5.10.2015
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Article about the Intellectual Property Court operating since July 2013 in Moscow

Satu Lehesranta qualified as European Patent Attorney

3.8.2015
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Our patent attorney, Dr Satu Lehesranta, has successfully passed the demanding European Qualifying Examination (EQE) which is a requirement for attaining the qualification as a European patent attorney.

Changes in the Kazakhstani official fees

25.6.2015
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In Kazakhstan new official fees in trademarks have become effective as of 12 June 2015

Article in the Lawyer Monthly Magazine: Patents Opposition

19.5.2015
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Erik Goussev, our patent attorney specializing in patent legislation and patenting processes in Russia and Eurasian countries

Head office in Helsinki closed for Easter weekend 3 – 6 April, 2015

2.4.2015
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Kindly note that our Helsinki head office will be closed for the Easter weekend

Article: Fighting Infringement via FAS

24.2.2015
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Mrs Riikka Palmos, our European Trademark Attorney and the Administrative Director, has 20 years of experience in trademarks in Finland and the Western countries

Our opening hours during holiday season

30.12.2014
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Our head office in Helsinki will be closed on Thursday January 1, 2015

Season’s Greetings and Holiday Notice

18.12.2014
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Kindly note that our head office will be closed for Christmas from Wednesday December 24 to Friday December 26, 2014.

Don’t forget Russia, written by Markku Simmelvuo

21.11.2014
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You could loosely compare acquiring intellectual property rights to trying to lose weight; it doesn’t really matter what you eat between Christmas and New Year, rather what you eat during the period from New Year to Christmas. In the same way, you could claim that protecting IP is not an end in itself. More important […]

Patenting is all about communication, written by Jukka Korhonen

14.10.2014
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Patent claims may not be the first things that come to mind when you think about the basics of good communication. They can be wordy and loaded with definitions that seem out of place in everyday language. And it’s doubtful that the inventor is impressed by brilliantly written text if he or she cannot even […]

Article in the World Intellectual Property Review: Changes to practice relating to patents and utility models

7.10.2014
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Article about the changes in IP matters in Russia which have become effective as of October 1, 2014

Markku Simmelvuo honoured with the AIPPI Award of Merit

3.10.2014
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Markku Simmelvuo, managing director of Papula-Nevinpat, has been honoured with the AIPPI Award of Merit

IP developments – major changes in Russian IP practice

26.6.2014
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Major changes that cover almost all IP matters, will become effective in Russia as of October 1, 2014

Article: The Russian Intellectual Property Legal Framework – Lawyer Monthly June 2014

23.6.2014
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Alex Belotcerkovskii, Patent Specialist, has been with Papula-Nevinpat since 2009.

Article: The IP Court of Russia in action

23.5.2014
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Article about the Russian IP Court that has been operating for almost a year now.

Pinja Jaspers and Minna Päiväsaari registered as patent attorneys

16.5.2014
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Pinja Jaspers and Minna Päiväsaari have been entered in the Register of Patent Agents maintained by the Finnish Patent and Registration Office on 7 May 2014.

Article: Effectively resolving IP disputes in the pharmaceutical industry

23.1.2014
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The Acquisition International magazine interviewed Mr Folke Johansson, Director and European Patent Attorney, and Ms Erja Partio, European Patent Attorney

Markku Simmelvuo appointed member of the Board of the Finnish AIPPI Group as of 1 January 2014

10.12.2013
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Markku Simmelvuo, Managing Director at Papula-Nevinpat, has been appointed member of the Board of the Finnish AIPPI Group as of 1 January 2014.

Folke Johansson appointed Chairman of the Association of Finnish Patent Attorneys and Markku Simmelvuo member of the ethics committee as of 1 January 2014

18.11.2013
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Papula-Nevinpatin patenttiosaston johtaja Folke Johansson on nimitetty 13.11.2013 Suomen Patenttiasiamiesyhdistys ry:n puheenjohtajaksi 1.1.2014 alkaen.

Article: Choosing between Russia and Eurasia

7.10.2013
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Mr Teemu Lang, our Patent Attorney and Director of the Patent Department, has more than 12 years of experience in intellectual property matters.

Article in IPRinfo Magazine: Russia – Better than its Reputation

2.10.2013
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The IPRinfo magazine, published by the IPR University Center, interviewed Ms Riikka Palmos

Riikka Palmos appointed to the Enforcement Committee at INTA

30.9.2013
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Mrs Riikka Palmos, European Trademark Attorney and Administrative Director at Papula-Nevinpat, has been appointed to the Enforcement Committee

Anssi Tullila qualified as European patent attorney

26.8.2013
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Our patent attorney, Mr. Anssi Tullila, has passed the demanding European Qualifying Examination (EQE)

Article: The Russian Intellectual Property Legal Framework

31.7.2013
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Alex Belotcerkovskii, Patent Specialist, has been with Papula-Nevinpat since 2009

Croatia joins the European Union

24.6.2013
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As from July 1, 2013 the previous Community trademark registrations or Community designs will automatically extend their protection to Croatia

Article: Striving for improvement: a new IP court

13.5.2013
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Alex Belotcerkovskii, Patent Specialist, has been with Papula-Nevinpat since 2009

The Unitary Patent valid across EU one step closer

4.4.2013
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On February 19, 2013, the EU ministries signed the agreement that will establish a single patent litigation system for Europe, the Unified Patent Court (UPC)

Papula-Nevinpat again ranked high in international survey of the Managing Intellectual Property magazine

26.3.2013
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Papula-Nevinpat has again been ranked in the top tiers for patent and trademark prosecution in Finland and Russia

Changes in the Eurasian official fees

19.12.2012
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The following changes in the Statute of Fees were approved in a meeting of the Administrative Council of the Eurasian Patent Organization

Article: Employing inventors in Russia

13.12.2012
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Mr Teemu Lang, our Patent Attorney and Director of Patent Department, has more than 12 years of experience in Intellectual Property matters.

Folke Johansson appointed new board member in the Association of Finnish Patent Attorneys

23.11.2012
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Folke Johansson, Director, Patents, at Papula-Nevinpat, has been appointed new board member in the Association of Finnish Patent Attorneys

Executive IPR by Papula-Nevinpat 27.9.2012 – The importance of IPR in business

9.10.2012
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Our annual exclusive IPR seminar held at the Veranda at Finlandia Hall gathered again over 100 participants

Official fees in Russia will change as of 23 August 2012

23.8.2012
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The official fees in Russia for patent, trademark and design applications will change as of 23 August 2012.

Moldova has left the Eurasian Patent Convention – update to our earlier news of 25.4.2012

31.7.2012
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Please note that any Eurasian patent application filed on 26 April 2012 or later will not cover Moldova anymore.

Article: The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) – What is it all about?

26.6.2012
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The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is a bilateral program between two patent offices

Article: Well-known trademarks: Just a dream in Russia?

19.6.2012
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Mrs Riikka Palmos, our European Trademark Attorney and the Administrative Director, has more than fifteen years of experience

Domain names in Chinese, Japanese and Korean available from 21 June 2012

6.6.2012
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Starting from 21 June 2012, .asia domain names in Chinese, Japanese and Korean will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Johanna Rantanen appointed Development Manager, Sales & CRM, as from 14 May 2012

7.5.2012
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Papula-Nevinpat has appointed Ms Johanna Rantanen, BBA, as Development Manager, Sales & CRM, as from 14 May 2012. Johanna has been working as the Head of IT Department since 2009

Moldova has left the Eurasian Patent Convention

27.4.2012
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Any Eurasian patent application filed on 26 April 2012 and later will not cover Moldova anymore.

Papula-Nevinpat ranked high in international survey of the Managing Intellectual Property magazine

15.3.2012
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Papula-Nevinpat has been ranked in the top tiers for patent and trademark prosecution in Finland and Russia

Papula-Nevinpat appointed eight new partners

27.1.2012
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Papula-Nevinpat has appointed eight new partners as of 28 December 2011

Papula-Nevinpat opens an office in Germany 1 January 2012

14.12.2011
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Patent and trademark agency Papula-Nevinpat continues to expand its international operations by opening an office in Munich, Germany, on 1 January 2012.

Markku Simmelvuo appointed Board member in the Foundation for Finnish Inventions

30.11.2011
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Markku Simmelvuo, Managing Director at Papula-Nevinpat, has been appointed new Board member in the Foundation for Finnish Inventions.

The winners of the European Inventor Award 2011 have been announced

24.5.2011
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The winners of the European Inventor Award 2011 were announced on 19 May 2011 at a ceremony held at the Academy of Sciences in Budapest.

A brochure on Russian patents published in Chinese

29.3.2011
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Our Frequently Asked Questions brochure on Russian patents has been published now also in Chinese.

Patent Term Extension in Belarus

22.3.2011
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Rules relating to extension of a patent term have been adopted in Belarus. The rules have come into force on 2 February 2011.

Finnish patent and trademark agency Papula-Nevinpat has acquired Forssén & Salomaa

22.3.2011
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Papula-Nevinpat to further strengthen its strong position as one of the leading patent and trademark agencies in Finland

IPR guide in Russian

11.3.2011
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We have translated our IPR guide now also into Russian.

Meet us at St. Petersburg Technical Fair March 15 – 17, 2011

10.3.2011
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We are participating in the annual Technical Fair in St. Petersburg, Russia at Lenexpo Fairgrounds held in March 15 - 17, 2011.

Notice concerning false invoices

24.2.2011
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Some of our clients have received false invoices concerning industrial property rights

INTA 2011 in San Francisco

15.2.2011
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We will be attending this year's INTA conference to be held in San Francisco during 14-18 May 2011.

Papula-Nevipat selected to be part of Technopolis Preferred Partner Program (P3)

27.12.2010
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We have been selected to be part of a new service provider program, Preferred Partner Program (P3).

Kazakhstan joins Madrid Protocol

11.10.2010
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Kazakhstan joins Madrid Protocol relating to the Madrid Agreement concerning the International Registration of Marks.

New start-up report published

5.10.2010
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On the occasion of our 35-year-anniversary, we want to draw attention to the importance and development of managing industrial property rights especially among newly founded companies.

Finnish companies losing expertise in technology and brand know-how

5.10.2010
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According to the Papula-Nevinpat commissioned report from Aalto University Small Business Center, industrial property rights are more or less an unknown world for start-up companies.

Folke Johansson leaving Nokia to start as Director at Papula-Nevinpat

30.9.2010
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Folke Johansson, 45, M.Sc. (Eng.), has been appointed Director, Patents at Papula-Nevinpat as of 1 October 2010.

New Trade Mark Law in Armenia valid since 1 July 2010

28.9.2010
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New Trade Mark Law in Armenia came into force on 1 July 2010.

New brochure on General Customs Surveillance Applications now availabe

24.6.2010
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New brochure on General Customs Surveillance application in Finland and CIS countries is now available.

INTA 2010 in Boston

10.5.2010
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We are attending this year's INTA conference to be held in Boston on 22-26 May 2010.

Petja Papula appointed as Senior Counsel and Teemu Lang as Head of Eastern Patent Department

16.3.2010
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The Board of Directors has decided on the following appointments which took effect as from 1 March 2010.

Papula-Nevinpat and the Aalto University Start-Up Center begin cooperation.

9.3.2010
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Papula-Nevinpat offers the company’s vast know-how in IPR matters for the start-up center businesses.

Papula-Nevinpat ranked high in international survey of the Managing Intellectual Property magazine

11.2.2010
Article

Papula-Nevinpat sijoittui IPR-alan yrityksiä arvioivassa MIP-lehden tutkimuksessa jälleen kerran kärkijoukkoon

Erik Goussev has been registered as a patent attorney

15.1.2010
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Erik Goussev has been registered as a patent attorney as of January 11, 2010.

FICORA proposes reduction in fi-domain name fees

4.12.2009
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FICORA has proposed to the Ministry of Transport and Communications that the fees collected for fi-domain names are dropped as of 4 January 2010.

A new brochure on Russian patents published

4.12.2009
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A new Frequently Asked Questions brochure on Russian patents has been published.

Registration of domain names in Cyrillic alphabet started in Russia

26.11.2009
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Tästä päivästä lukien tavaramerkin haltija pystyy rekisteröimään domain-nimiä myös kyrillisin kirjaimin.

EPO and Russia launch a joint patent program

19.11.2009
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The European Patent Office and The Federal Service for Intellectual Property on November 17th launched a joint project

A new look for Papula-Nevinpat

13.11.2009
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Papula-Nevinpat has introduced a fresh brand identity designed to create a unified and integrated visual presence

New Frequently Asked Questions brochures published

3.11.2009
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New Frequently Asked Questions brochures on Russian trade mark & design as well as Community Trade Mark & Registered Community Design have been published.

Petri Heikkinen appointed as IPR Specialist

2.11.2009
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Petri works on our business and communications development projects.

PRs in Russia: Protection Tools and Strategy – What’s new -seminar on 13 October 2009

7.10.2009
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Hedman Partners Attorneys Ltd and Papula-Nevinpat is organizing a seminar on the subject "IPRs in Russia

Teemu Lang Registered as a Patent Attorney

20.5.2009
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Teemu Lang has been registered as a Patent Attorney as of May 13, 2009.

Jussi Mikkola appointed new Chairman of the Finnish Anti-Counterfeiting Group (FACG) for 2009

15.5.2009
Article

Jussi Mikkola, European Trademark Attorney, has been appointed new Chairman of the Finnish Anti-Counterfeiting Group

Protect your rights against piracy in Russia

20.3.2009
Article

Russia’s location and vast territory makes the country vulnerable to IP piracy

New Trade Mark Law of Turkmenistan

16.2.2009
Article

Uusi Tavaramerkkilaki on tullut voimaan 15.11.2008.

Changes in fees for trademark and design right matters in Finland

30.12.2008
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Changes in fees for trademark and design right matters

Report on patenting nanotechnology in Russia

2.10.2008
Article

Our experts, Dr. Teemu Lang (Helsinki) and Dr. Dmitri Popov (St. Petersburg), have studied patenting in the field of nanotechnology in Russia

The new patent law in Russia came into force on 1st January 2008

26.3.2008
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The present reform combines the previously distinct industrial property laws under Civil Code IV, which came into force on 1st January 2008

Markku Simmelvuo, chairman of Finnish Patent Attorneys for 2008

3.3.2008
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Managing Director Mr Markku Simmelvuo was selected as the chairman of the board of the Association of Finnish Patent Attorneys (SPAY)

Contact us
Marika Kojo, Communications Manager
+358 400 816 384
marika.kojo@papula-nevinpat.com