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.
Starting 4 October 2025, the official fees for examination of a trademark application and renewal in Russia will change, with significant adjustments to the official fees for both examination and renewal.
Patent Attorney Erik Viik has written an article, providing a lookout at what international applicants need to be aware of to secure and manage their patent rights across the region.
Read our story by our Annikki Hämäläinen of how we support Brand Action.
As Federal Law No. 214-FZ on “compensation for IP infringement” was published on 8 July 2025, it introduced significant changes to the Russian Civil Code regarding the award of compensation for the infringement of intellectual property rights. The law will come into effect in January 2026.
