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Season’s Greetings and availability throughout Christmas and New Year

18.12.2024
Article

Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday season!

Papula-Nevinpat in PTMG’s newsletter: The Evolving Landscape in Ukraine and Russia – Challenges and Strategies for Rights Holders

12.12.2024
Article

Riikka Palmos, a European Trademark Attorney, has authored an article discussing key developments in Ukraine and Russia. You can read the article in the latest PTMG (Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group) newsletter.

Significant reduction in Uzbek Patent Office fees starting 1 January 2025 

15.11.2024
Article

From 1 January 2025, official fees at the Uzbek Patent Office will decrease substantially - see the new rates.

Proposed bill to cancel IP rights protection gets red light from the Legal Department of the State Duma

31.10.2024
Article

Proposed bill to cancel IP rights protection gets red light from the Legal Department of the State Duma in Russia. Read more.

Bringing innovation to light: IP rights support Dispelix in augmented reality leadership race

28.10.2024
Case articles

Our latest article explores how IP rights are crucial for Dispelix to secure its innovations and stay ahead in this highly competitive industry. Papula-Nevinpat is proud to support their IP protection journey, helping to safeguard each novel idea and unique design that sets Dispelix apart.

Changes in the official fees and annuity payments in Russia

4.10.2024
Article

On 27 September 2024, the Russian government published Ruling No. 2378, amending the regulations on patent, utility model, design, and trademark fees. These changes will come into effect on 5 October 2024.

Navigating the sanctions jungle: Intellectual property rights in Russia post-2022

13.9.2024
Article

Riikka Palmos from Papula-Nevinpat has authored an update on the complex landscape of sanctions affecting intellectual property rights in Russia.

European Patent Attorney Tove Mattsson joins Papula-Nevinpat

19.8.2024
Article

We are delighted to share that European Patent Attorney Tove Mattsson, M. Sc. (Eng.) joins Papula-Nevinpat’s Mechanics and Physics team on 19 August 2024.

Patent Specialist Matias Mähönen joins Papula-Nevinpat’s Mechanics and Physics team

5.8.2024
Article

We are excited to announce that Patent Specialist Matias Mähönen has joined Papula-Nevinpat’s Mechanics and Physics team on 1 August 2024.

Helsinki head office closed for Midsummer 21 June 2024

17.6.2024
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Please note that our Helsinki head office will be closed for Midsummer on Friday 21 June 2024 and will reopen on Monday, 24 June 2024.

Papula-Nevinpat in WIPR: IP rights in Ukraine, survival in difficult circumstances and sparks of hope

28.5.2024
Article

Read the article about the current IP rights' situation in Ukraine in the latest issue of the World Intellectual Property Review (issue 1/2024) written by European Trademark Attorney Riikka Palmos.

Foreign applicants filed fewer patent applications in Russia last year compared to 2022

27.5.2024
Article

A decrease in filings from US applicants has led to China emerging as the top country of origin for foreign patent applications in Russia. Read more about the patent filing statistics.

The landscape of IP rights in Russia amidst geopolitical tensions, The Trademark Lawyer 2/2024

14.5.2024
Article

Papula-Nevinpat's Riikka Palmos has written an update on the landscape of IP rights in Russia amidst the geopolitical tensions.

Navigating IP rights in Ukraine and Russia 

3.5.2024
Article

Both Ukraine and Russia have experienced significant changes in their IP landscapes as a secondary effect of the war. Read to learn what rights holders need to be aware of. 

Increase in non-use cancellation actions targets foreign trademarks in Russia

24.4.2024
Article

In the last few months, there has been a rise in non-use cancellation actions against trademarks owned by foreign entities in Russia, especially those that exited the Russian market. What should be done?

My second ASIPI Congress in Mexico City

26.1.2024
Blog

Read in our Annikki Hämäläinen's blog about her recent experiences at the ASIPI congress.

Papula-Nevinpat’s Matti Brax and Folke Johansson named in IAM Global Leaders 2024

21.11.2023
Article

Papula-Nevinpat is delighted to announce that Matti Brax and Folke Johansson have been named in IAM Global Leaders 2024 which lists the world’s top private practice experts in the field of patents.

How to keep your trademark safe

20.11.2023
Article

Getting your trademark registered is often the easy part – keeping it protected is another story. Brand owners need to watch out for non-use claims, bad-faith filings, and several other potential pitfalls. Read how to keep your trademark safe.

Unauthorized use of trademarks in Russia, The Trademark Lawyer 4/2023

4.9.2023
Article

Papula-Nevinpat's Riikka Palmos has written an update on trademark use and registration in Russia's changing IP landscape. The article was published as a cover story in the latest edition of The Trademark Lawyer Magazine, Issue 4, 2023. 

Patent attorney Maaria Rantala joins Papula-Nevinpat’s ICT and Electrical Engineering team

14.8.2023
Article

We are delighted to share that Maaria Rantala has joined Papula-Nevinpat’s ICT and Electrical Engineering team on 14 August 2023.

Folke Johansson, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova named as WIPR Leaders 2023

24.7.2023
Article

Papula-Nevinpat’s Folke Johansson, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova have again been named as IP Leaders in the 2023 edition of World Intellectual Property Review’s WIPR Leaders.

Delipap: innovation and trademarks secure international brand recognition

25.5.2023
Case articles

Finnish family-owned Delipap is a strong player in the market for baby and femcare products. Technological innovation and strategic trademark protection underpin the company’s brand strategy as it looks to increase international sales. Read our latest case article.

Patent application filings in Russia by foreign companies decreased in 2022

9.5.2023
Article

Annual statistics on Russian, Eurasian and Ukrainian patent applications shed more light on the consequences of Russia’s attack and the outlook the foreign companies currently have on the Russian and Ukrainian market as well as the stability of the intellectual property system in the region. Read more.

From pulp to polymer: How Woodly patent protects its bio-plastic innovations

8.5.2023
Case articles

Finnish tech-startup Woodly is a rising challenger in the market for bio-based plastics. The company is casting a wide IP-protection net as it takes on the opportunity. Read the story of our customer.

Patent attorney Elena Akulenko to join Papula-Nevinpat’s Chemistry and Process Technology team

2.5.2023
Article

We are happy to share that Elena Akulenko has joined Papula-Nevinpat’s Chemistry and Process Technology team on 2 May 2023.

Helsinki head office closed for May Day 1 May 2023

28.4.2023
Article

Kindly note that Papula-Nevinpat’s Helsinki head office will be closed for May Day Monday 1 May 2023 and will be operational again on Tuesday 2 May. In case of any urgent new filings to Eurasian countries during this time, you can contact Ms Linda Norrgård on +358 50 348 1950.

AIPLA Mid-Winter greetings from San Diego

19.4.2023
Blog

What were the main topics at the recent AIPLA Mid-Winter conference? Find out in a blog written by our Riikka Palmos.

Helsinki head office closed for Easter weekend 7 – 10 April 2023

5.4.2023
Article

Kindly note that Papula-Nevinpat's Helsinki head office will be closed for the Easter weekend from Friday 7 April to Monday 10 April 2023.

Patent Specialist Irina Annenkova to join Papula-Nevinpat’s Chemistry and Process Technology team

20.3.2023
Article

We warmly welcome Patent specialist Irina Annenkova to Papula-Nevinpat’s Chemistry and Process Technology team!

Executive summary: the IP situation in Russia and Ukraine

7.2.2023
Article

Over the past 12 months Papula-Nevinpat has received many questions on managing IP rights in Russia and Ukraine. Our expert on these countries, Trademark Lawyer Riikka Palmos, provided some of the answers in a recent webinar. This is a roundup of what she said.

MUNDO ASIPI Magazine: The new IP landscape in Russia and Ukraine

1.2.2023
Article

Papula-Nevinpat's Riikka Palmos has written an article about the new IP landscape in Russia and Ukraine which was published in the latest edition of MUNDO ASIPI Magazine.

Customer view: How to get IP firms working well together

7.12.2022
Article

Andreas Hoffmann is IP Director at Finnish mining-equipment giant Metso Outotec – a key Papula-Nevinpat customer. He spoke about his team’s special approach to managing a global network of patent attorneys at Papula-Nevinpat’s IP summit held in October 2022.

Papula-Nevinpat’s Matti Brax and Folke Johansson named in IAM Global Leaders 2023

5.12.2022
Article

Papula-Nevinpat is delighted to announce that Matti Brax and Folke Johansson have been named in IAM Global Leaders 2023 which lists the world’s top private practice experts in the field of patents.

Changes in the Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute

21.11.2022
Article

The state Intellectual Property Institute in Ukraine is currently under re-organization. We have listed some of the key changes.

Papula-Nevinpat’s Riikka Palmos invited to ECTA International Trade Committee

8.11.2022
Article

Riikka Palmos has been invited to join ECTA Committees as a member of the International Trade Committee to strengthen their Russia/Ukraine IP expertise.

China: the world’s innovation and IP powerhouse

27.10.2022
Article

Did you miss our IP summit and want to learn more about intellectual property in China? IP-firm CEO and China expert Luke Minford shares his insights from more than 30 years of experience in the country.

Official fees in EAPO to increase as of 1 July 2022

16.6.2022
Article

As of 1 July 2022, the Eurasian Patent Office increases official fees. In average, the official fees will be increased by 25 - 30%.

Russia allows parallel import

17.5.2022
Article

Russia continues to adopt countermeasures against the sanctions imposed on Russia. One of the most recent countermeasures concerning intellectual property rights is the Decree-Law of March 2022 which legalized parallel import of certain goods into Russia.

Papula-Nevinpat in WIPR: A guide to high-tech patenting

26.4.2022
Article

Read an article in the latest issue of the World Intellectual Property Review (issue 1/2022) where our European Patent Attorney Matti Brax, who has been in the business since 1995, shares his expertise about patenting quantum computing.

Our Helsinki office closed for Easter weekend 15 – 18 April 2022

7.4.2022
Article

Kindly note that our Helsinki head office will be closed for the Easter weekend from Friday 15 April to Monday 18 April and will be fully operational again on Tuesday 19 April.

Kazakh IPO disregards deadlines falling during state of emergency

13.1.2022
Article

Because of the current state of emergency and nationwide internet outages in Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Intellectual Property Office has decided to disregard the deadlines falling during the state of emergency, currently in effect until 19 January 2022. 

Papula-Nevinpat’s Mikko Nissinen and Juha Voutilainen have been recognised as Managing IP’s Rising Stars

26.10.2021
Article

Huge congratulations to our Mikko and Juha for being recognised as Rising Stars of the 2021 edition of Managing IP’s Rising Stars publication.

Honka: smart thinking for sustainable living

12.10.2021
Case articles

With increasing numbers of people favouring sustainability and healthy living, Honka wooden homes are in rising demand. The Finnish company keeps its edge through some clever innovations and strong IPR.

Figuring out the market value of feedback

29.9.2021
Article

As part of the EEX Journey entrepreneurial leadership program, Papula-Nevinpat’s Trademark Department Director Riikka Palmos has been paired up with Finnish startup No No No – a service that turns customer complaints into marketing opportunity.

Helsinki head office closed for Ascension Day 13 May 2021

7.5.2021
Article

Kindly note that our Helsinki head office will be closed for Ascension Day on Thursday 13 May 2021 and will be fully operational again on Friday 14 May 2021.

How Halton uses IPR to keep fresh air flowing indoors

6.5.2021
Case articles

Halton has been providing indoor air solutions since the 1960s. With Papula-Nevinpat’s help, the company has built an IP and trademark portfolio for some of the world’s most advanced indoor air technology.

Papula-Nevinpat in WIPR: Russia jurisdiction report: Landing a licence

6.4.2021
Article

Read an article about licence agreements in Russia written by our trademark attorney Annikki Hämäläinen and patent attorney Erik Viik in the latest issue of the World Intellectual Property Review (March 2021).

Trademarking in Central Asia

4.2.2021
Article

The second episode in our spring 2021 IP webinar series looked at Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan & Tajikistan. Here we summarize the most important takeaways for protecting trademarks in the region.

We are seeking a patent specialist/patent attorney trainee in chemistry or process technology

25.1.2021
Recruitment

Come protect inventions with us and join our team of over one hundred experts! Patent attorneys and patent specialists monitor the latest trends in technology, combining independent working skills with teamwork and customer service.

Top tips for trademarking in Belarus and the South Caucasus

20.1.2021
Article

Read to learn the most important things to know about trademarking in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Georgia.

IPR-Unternehmen als wichtiger Partner für das Öko-Startup Woodly

27.11.2020
Article

Today an article about the cooperation with our customer Woodly Ltd appeared in a supplement of Handelsblatt Magazine, Nordische Profis.

IP competence – a fundamental skill

26.11.2020
Blog

IP rights can play a crucial role in a company’s success story. Therefore, it is important for companies to systematically manage and protect their intellectual property. How to raise IP understanding - read our Linda Norrgård's blog post.

Papula-Nevinpat in WIPR: Dealing with patent infringements in Russia

28.10.2020
Article

Read an article about patent infringements and statistics in Russia written by our patent attorney Erik Viik in the latest issue of the World Intellectual Property Review.

Delivering the quantum advantage

22.9.2020
Case articles

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.

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.

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

7.4.2020
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Papula-Nevinpat is teaming up with DD-Ready to support its clients in all IP matters.

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.

Have you secured your trademark rights also in Russia?

17.2.2020
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Our European Trademark Attorney Riikka Palmos has written an article about trademark protection in Russia published in the Expert Guide Intellectual Property 2020.

Papula-Nevinpat joins Fintech Finland organization to increase IP understanding

23.1.2020
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Papula-Nevinpat joins Fintech Finland organization to raise awarness and increase IP understanding.

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

3.10.2019
Case articles

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.

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
Uncategorized

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

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!

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.

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.

Digital transformation puts IP in the spotlight – case Hydroline

2.1.2019
Case articles

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.

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

1.10.2018
Uncategorized

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our services for startups

22.9.2016

WHY IS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IMPORTANT FOR A STARTUP? Consider the following questions: – Will IP help bring in venture capital investment? – Can IP help a startup defend itself against attacks by incumbent rivals? – Can IP help a startup stop the theft of its innovations by larger rivals? – Can IP ensure a startup’s freedom to […]

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.

Papula-Nevinpat nominated in MIP’s Global Awards 2016

2.2.2016
Article

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.

IP developments – major changes in Russian IP practice

26.6.2014
Uncategorized

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
Uncategorized

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

Article: The IP Court of Russia in action

23.5.2014
Uncategorized

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

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

26.3.2013
Article

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

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

9.10.2012
Article

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

IPR guide in Russian

11.3.2011
Article

We have translated our IPR guide now also into Russian.

Finnish companies losing expertise in technology and brand know-how

5.10.2010
Article

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
Article

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

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

Petri Heikkinen appointed as IPR Specialist

2.11.2009
Article

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
Article

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

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