Intellectual Property
Intellectual property rights are a key element of business competitiveness and growth. HPP offers a wide range of legal services for all intellectual property matters, whether they concern inventions, patents, designs, trademarks, trade secrets or any other intangible assets. We advise our clients on protecting, defending and commercialising their rights in Finland and internationally.
Our Team
HPP has in-depth expertise in intellectual property rights. Our team’s extensive experience in different fields of law, combined with our deep industry knowledge, gives us unique capabilities to solve complex IP issues. We provide business-driven solutions for the entire lifecycle of intellectual property rights.
The go-to team for advice on contentious intellectual property rights cases and strategic advisory matters.
LEGAL 500
Providing expertise in all aspects of intellectual property related matters
Our expertise extends to handling IP transactions, whether they are independent of non-IP assets or part of broader business transactions such as business transfers.
In addition, we excel in licensing, which includes both technology-related and general licensing programs, tailored to fit our client’s specific needs.
We also specialise in franchising, merchandising, product placement, and other forms of IP commercialisation, alongside providing protection against marketing and unfair competition-related issues.
IPR identification and acquisition
We help our clients to identify and protect their most valuable intellectual property rights, both in Finland and internationally.
Intellectual property strategy and portfolios
We offer services in IP strategy, optimisation and portfolio management.
IP infringements and litigation
We represent our clients in disputes, settlement negotiations, administrative proceedings, litigation and arbitration relating to infringement and misuse of IP rights.
IPR-related contracts
We draft and negotiate commercial contracts relating to intellectual property rights.
Confidentiality and trade secrets
We advise our clients on the protection and management of trade secrets and assist them in situations where confidential information has been leaked or used without authorisation.
Employee inventions and other intellectual property rights in the employment relationship
We advise clients on issues relating to employee inventions and other intellectual property rights arising in the employment relationship.
IPR aspects of transactions
We assess the IPR risks associated with mergers and acquisitions and assist with due diligence processes.
Marketing law compliance
We advise clients on the legality of marketing and assist them in marketing related infringements and administrative proceedings.
Regulatory advice
We provide expert advice on specific regulatory issues, particularly in relation to the marketing of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food products.
Generative AI
We also assist our clients in the processes related to the use of generative AI and compliance with the specific regulation of AI.
