Waselius has a leading Intellectual Property practice advising domestic and international clients on the creation, protection, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property rights. We help businesses protect and realise the value of their brands, innovations, creative works, confidential information and other strategic intangible assets.
Our team combines first-rate advisory expertise with a strong disputes practice. We regularly represent clients in trademark, patent, copyright, design and trade secret disputes, while also advising on strategic licensing, brand protection, commercialisation and other IP-driven business arrangements. We are equally experienced in assisting rights holders and parties facing infringement allegations.
Our brand protection team provides comprehensive trademark and design portfolio management services, including strategic counselling, clearance searches, prosecution, opposition and cancellation proceedings, domain name matters, portfolio management, monitoring and enforcement. We assist clients in developing and maintaining international protection strategies for their brands and other valuable intangible assets.
We are particularly experienced in the negotiation, structuring and drafting of intellectual property licences, technology transfer arrangements, research and development agreements, coexistence agreements and other commercial arrangements involving intellectual property assets. We have a strong track record in franchise law, combining legal expertise with a practical understanding of franchise operations. Intellectual property is also a key focus area in our corporate and transactional work, and we regularly advise on IP-intensive acquisitions, investments, restructurings and due diligence projects.
We are recognised for our strong expertise in trade secret protection and enforcement and regularly advise clients in matters involving the unlawful acquisition, disclosure or use of confidential information, know-how and trade secrets. We have successfully represented clients in sensitive investigations, urgent injunction proceedings and disputes arising from employee mobility, competitive hiring and terminated business relationships.
In addition, our team has extensive experience in consumer protection, marketing law and unfair competition matters. We advise clients on advertising and marketing campaigns, consumer-facing communications, comparative advertising, influencer marketing, promotional activities and regulatory compliance, as well as disputes before the Market Court and other authorities.
”What sets this practice apart is its exceptional combination of deep legal expertise with a very open, pragmatic and client-focused approach. The team stands out for its ability to deliver commercially relevant advice efficiently and without unnecessary complexity — they consistently get to the heart of the issue with clarity and precision.”
”Waselius is very skilled and knowledgeable, especially in trade mark-related disputes.”
”Åsa Krook and Bernt Juthström are celebrated as two of the most respected trademark experts in Finland, possessing great track records for success.”
”With the full spectrum of brand protection services on offer, Waselius seamlessly operates on both sides of the contentious and non-contentious divide.”
”Waselius has a team that is entirely dedicated to intellectual property. The firm has a good reputation and has a good team of lawyers with longstanding experience and profound legal knowledge.”
”Advice is always to the point and very business and solution minded. Exactly the right balance between legal considerations and how that impacts the client’s business. Provide options on how to work around issues.”
”... stands out for its exceptional team of legal experts who combine deep industry knowledge with a forward-thinking approach, providing clients with innovative and tailored solutions that set them apart from other firms in terms of comprehensive legal support and strategic guidance.’”
”The team has good expertise, is very available and provides fast deliverables. The lawyers have very good commercial awareness and seem to be very interested in the client's business.”
”Working with the firm on trademark matters is an exceptional experience. Its expertise, professionalism and commitment to protecting my IP made the entire process seamless and stress-free.”
”It is a solid team that I fully entrust to assist with any IPR and particularly trade mark-related work in Finland.”