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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.

Eurasian trademark system: Key obstacles to overcome before it’s ready

24.7.2024
Article

The Eurasian trademark system is in development, aiming to create a unified framework for trademark registration across Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Read about the progress and challenges in our article.

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.

Legacy of innovation: How HMD protects its mobile device designs and brands

22.4.2024
Case articles

HMD manages its intellectual property on several fronts. We look at how the company does it.

Papula-Nevipat’s Riikka Palmos and Jussi Mikkola ranked in the top tiers by WTR 1000 for 2024

12.2.2024
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Papula-Nevinpat's trademark practice has once again been recognized in the top tier of the 2024 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 2024,

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.

EAPO and Russian Patent Office closed 1 to 8 January 2024

28.12.2023
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Due to national holidays, the Eurasian Patent Office and the Russian Patent Office will be closed from 1 January to 8 January 2024. Any due dates falling within this period will be postponed to 9 January 2024.

How to keep your trademark safe

20.11.2023
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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.

WIPR Trademarks North America conference: a gathering of passionate IP professionals

8.11.2023
Blog

Our Riikka Palmos has written a blog about her experiences at the WIPR Trademarks North America conference.

Papula-Nevinpat’s IP expertise again recognized in IP STARS 2023

9.10.2023
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We are happy to announce that in patent as well as trademark firm rankings in Finland, Papula-Nevinpat continues in the top tiers in Managing Intellectual Property’s IP STARS 2023.

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

4.9.2023
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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. 

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.

Papula-Nevinpat’s Jussi Mikkola appointed to the INTA Legislation and Regulation Committee

5.10.2021
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European trademark attorney Jussi Mikkola has been appointed to the INTA (International Trademark Association) Legislation and Regulation Committee for the 2022-2023 term.

Papula-Nevinpat’s IP expertise again recognized in IP STARS 2021

9.6.2021
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Papula-Nevinpat's Heidi Mikkola, Jussi Mikkola, Markku Simmelvuo, Alexander Polikarpov and Marina Sokolova named as IP STARS 2021. Congratulations!

Folke Johansson, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova named as WIPR Leaders 2021

7.5.2021
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Papula-Nevinpat’s Folke Johansson, Markku Simmelvuo and Marina Smirnova have again been named as IP Leaders in the 2021 edition of World Intellectual Property Review’s WIPR Leaders.

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.

Registering IP in Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and Uzbekistan

18.2.2021
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Read about some of the ins and outs of registering IP in Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

WTR 1000 rankings for 2021 published: Papula-Nevinpat again in the top-tiers with Jussi Mikkola and Riikka Palmos recognized

15.2.2021
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Papula-Nevinpat’s trademark practice has again been recognized in the top-tier of the 2021 edition of World Trademark Review 1000.

Trademarking in Central Asia

4.2.2021
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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.

Top tips for trademarking in Belarus and the South Caucasus

20.1.2021
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Read to learn the most important things to know about trademarking in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Georgia.

The Patent Lawyer Magazine – What you should know to be successful in IP litigation in Russia by Riikka Palmos

5.10.2020
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Our Head of Legal Team Russia Riikka Palmos has written an article, What you should know to be successful in IP litigation in Russia, in the latest edition of the Patent Lawyer Magazine.

Ukraine introduces new official opposition procedure for trademarks

30.7.2020
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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
Case articles

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

Eurasian Economic Union – patents, trademarks and customs

16.6.2020

Members The members of the EAEU are Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. General information about the EAEU The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an economic union of states located in Central and Northern Asia and Eastern Europe. The Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union was signed on 29 May 2014 by the leaders of […]

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

10.6.2020
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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 in WIPR: Customs registration of a trademark in Eurasia and Russia — pros and cons

7.5.2020
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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
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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.

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

23.4.2020
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Our Trademark Lawyer Pauliina Heine blogs about the likelihood of confusion between trademarks and about the decision that the Market Court made.

International Legal Guide to: Trade Marks 2020 in Russia

9.4.2020
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Now available the updated Russia chapter about trademark law and regulations in the International Legal Guide.

The Patent Office of Azerbaijan closed until 29 April 2020

24.3.2020
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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemia, the Patent Office of Azerbaijan will be closed until 29 April 2020.

A university brand also needs trademark protection: Case Aalto University

18.3.2020
Case articles

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
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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.

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

7.2.2020
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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.

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.

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

28.11.2019
Uncategorized

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.

Foreign companies required to provide their register number in trademark applications

2.9.2019
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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.

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

21.2.2019
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In the survey taking place for the ninth year, Papula-Nevinpat was ranked in the Silver Category in the prosecution and strategy sector.

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

14.2.2019
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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.

The Finnish Trademarks Act will be reformed

18.1.2019
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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.

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

21.9.2018
Case articles

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
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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.

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

16.2.2018
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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
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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.

Papula-Nevinpat again highly ranked in WTR 1000

26.1.2018
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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
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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.

Article in WIPR: How to cancel an unused trademark

25.10.2017
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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.

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.

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

7.8.2017
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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.

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

5.4.2017
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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
Uncategorized

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

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

1.3.2017
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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.

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

18.1.2017
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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.

Trademarks in Russia and the CIS countries

20.10.2016

Protecting your trademark in Russia and other CIS countries You can protect your trademark in Russia through a national or an international application. National applications are filed in Russian with the Russian intellectual property office Rospatent by local registered trademark attorneys. The application must contain your name and address, the proposed trademark including a description […]

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
Uncategorized

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.

European patents to cover Moldova – additions

14.3.2016
Article

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.

IP news in Russia: Improvements for trademark holders

5.2.2016
Uncategorized

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.

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

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: Fighting Infringement via FAS

24.2.2015
Uncategorized

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

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

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: 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

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

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.

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

22.3.2011
Article

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

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.

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.

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.

Protect your rights against piracy in Russia

20.3.2009
Uncategorized

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

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