Who’s Who Legal recognizes three attorneys from Papula-Nevinpat in WWL: IP 2023

15.9.2023

Papula-Nevinpat is proud to announce that three attorneys have been recognized as IP leaders in the latest Who’s Who Legal: IP 2023 Report:

Folke Johansson – Recommended, IP – Patent Agents & Attorneys

Heidi Mikkola – Recommended, IP – Trademark Agents & Attorneys

Jussi Mikkola – Recommended, IP – Trademark Agents & Attorneys

Who’s Who Legal: IP is an in-depth guide to the international intellectual property legal market, and recognises the foremost patents, trademarks and copyright lawyers around the world who stand out for their excellence when it comes to both contentious and transactional matters, with expertise covering a wide range of industry sectors.

To view the IP Leaders, click here.

See more of Who’s Who Legal: IP 2023 methology here.

 

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