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

12.2.2024

Papula-Nevinpat’s trademark practice has once again been recognized in the top tier of the 2024 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 2024, with the following remarks:

“Throughout its rich history of almost 50 years Papula-Nevinpat has become a powerhouse for all IP matters, as a result of its strategically located offices, including those in Finland, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Delivering a tailored service that meets clients’ legal and business needs, the firm’s practitioners have a keen understanding of brand identity for start-ups as well as multinational companies. Spearheading the trademark department, Riikka Palmos boasts a storied IP career, including time spent at Unilever Finland as an assistant IP rights attorney. She has profound understanding of Finnish, EU, Russian and former Soviet Union countries’ trademark systems. Palmos draws on her seasoned expertise to contribute to the field through numerous leading publications. Jussi Mikkola meticulously oversees preliminary examinations, Finnish and global trademark registrations, and represents clientele before different local courts. He also possesses expertise in handling counterfeit matters, oppositions and appeals, as well as transactional mandates.”

“I’m thrilled to express my sincere gratitude for the recognition. It’s not just an individual triumph, but a collective recognition for our entire team and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise that each team member brings. Every member plays a crucial role in our success. Together, we and our clients have proven that teamwork makes the dream work. Our trademark team is thriving, and we will continue to strive for even greater success”, says Riikka Palmos, Director of Papula-Nevinpat’s trademark practice.

All the WTR 1000 rankings for Finland can be found here.

The WTR 1000 is the only definitive guide exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field. Through an extensive research process conducted by a team of highly qualified, full-time analysts, the publication identifies the leading players in over 80 key jurisdictions globally.

 

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