Riikka Palmos and Jussi Mikkola of Papula-Nevinpat have secured their positions in the top tiers by WTR 1000 for 2025

3.2.2025

Papula-Nevinpat’s trademark practice has once again been recognized in the top tier of the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000, with the following remarks:

“Papula-Nevinpat is renowned for its exceptional trademark prosecution work in the Finnish market. Its global reach makes it an ideal choice for local brands expanding abroad and international brands entering the country. Trademark department heads Riikka Palmos and Jussi Mikkola embody this. Riikka demonstrates exceptional skill and consistently delivers high-quality services across a broad spectrum of trademark matters. She is a trusted adviser for multinational clients, expertly guiding them through the complexities of the local legal framework. The praise continues from other sources for Mikkola: A gem to work with; he strives to build lasting relationships with clients and fellow practitioners. With deep knowledge of the Finnish and Baltic markets, he is a valuable resource for clients active in these regions.”

You can find all the WTR 1000 rankings for Finland here.

The WTR 1000 is the only definitive guide dedicated exclusively to identifying the world’s leading individual practitioners and their firms 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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