Papula-Nevinpat’s trademark practice has again been recognized in the top-tier of the 2021 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 with the following remarks:
“Founded in 1975, Papula-Nevinpat is a firm fixture on the Finnish legal landscape; and with presence in another 12 jurisdictions across Eurasia, it has established itself as a centralised hub for wall-to-wall trademark services throughout the region. While adept at enforcement and litigation, it has primarily built its sterling reputation on meticulous prosecution, processing thousands of registrations each year. “Widely respected and personable” European trademark attorney Jussi Mikkola provides superb guidance on trademark risk and essential strategy.”
Papula-Nevinpat was also recognized in the Russia jurisdiction with European trademark attorney Riikka Palmos being highlighted with the following words:
“Riikka Palmos efficiently registers trademarks and acts in administrative proceedings from her base at Papula-Nevinpat, where she has been resident for the last 25 years. She serves as director of the trademark department and also heads up the firm’s Russian legal team.”
All the WTR 1000 rankings for Finland can be found here and for Russia here.
The WTR 1000 is the only definitive guide exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading trademark legal services providers. Through an extensive research process conducted by a team of highly qualified, full-time analysts, the publication identifies the leading trademark law firms and individuals in over 80 global jurisdictions and US states.
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