In trademark as well as patent firm rankings in Finland and Russia, Papula-Nevinpat continues in the top tiers in Managing Intellectual Property’s IP STARS, the guide to the world’s leading IP firms and practitioners.
Also this year our patent and trademark attorneys gathered many IP STARS 2021 nominations. IP STARS are IP experts who have been highly recommended by their peers and customers.
In Finland, our Managing Director Markku Simmelvuo was named as a patent star 2021. Trademark stars were given to our European Trademark Attorneys Heidi Mikkola and Jussi Mikkola.
In Russia, Eurasian Patent Attorney Alexander Polikarpov and Patent Attorney Marina Sokolova were named as patent stars 2021.
The research for IP STARS covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 70 jurisdictions, making it the most comprehensive and widely respected IP guide in the legal profession.
Released annually, the results are based on extensive research, assessing the strength of the firm’s IP team, workload, outcomes achieved for clients and track record.
Read more about MIP Stars 2021 here.
Please be informed that on 16 April 2025, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a new law that cancels the special wartime IP rules enacted in 2022. These rules temporarily suspended various deadlines and extended IP rights during the martial law period. The new law will enter into force 30 days after its official publication, following signature by the President of Ukraine.
We are excited to announce that Papula-Nevinpat has won the Finland Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025!
International companies with trademarks registered in Russia face challenges in maintaining their rights. We examine the latest developments and how trademark holders can respond.
Papula-Nevinpat’s trademark practice has once again been recognized in the top tier of the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000.
