Laine IP celebrates a successful 2024

On behalf of Laine IP, I would like to thank all our customers for their trust in us during 2024. I would also like to thank our staff for a great year. Below are some highlights from this rewarding year:

Growing team

We had the pleasure of welcoming European Patent Attorney Torsti Härkönen (electronics), patent engineer Pia Lindblom (biochemistry) and patent attorney Christoffer Karlsson (chemistry). In December, we were joined by Jari Hovinen, European Patent Attorney, and Tarja Lantto, IP Coordinator. The US team welcomed US patent attorney trainee Adam Herrala Bricker.

International recognition

In the spring, we received great news: our trademark practice received the Trademark Firm of the Year (Finland) award in the Managing IP Awards

After midsummer, we learned that 7 of our patent experts were recognized in the IAM 1000 guide. In addition, Laine’s experts were ranked as MIP Stars: Tatu Ahlskog and Kathy Wasström (in the patent category) as well as Joose Kilpimaa and Reijo Kokko (in the trademark category). European Patent Attorneys Tiia-Riikka Kittilä and Joni Vehmas, as well as EU Trade Mark and Design Attorney Jemina Koskela, were recognized as Rising Stars.

45 years of IPRs

One of the highlights of the year was our autumn seminar “45 years riding IPR waves”, where we were able to enjoy each other’s company, excellent presentations and Laine’s own beer in beautiful autumn weather. Thanks again to all the speakers and participants!

Successful studies

We also welcomed three newly qualified European Patent Attorneys; Tiia-Riikka Kittilä, Viivi Ruusila and Maria Weintraub completed this demanding examination. Heli Alasaari successfully passed the European patent administration certification (EPAC) exam in the autumn. In addition, Thomas Öhman and Adam Herrala Bricker passed the US agent exam.

During the year, the company invited six new shareholders and we moved to new, larger premises within the same building. Our financial performance was also excellent.

In view of these positive results, we will be able to continue to develop our service as well as our skills in 2025. The coming year will certainly be interesting. Thank you for being with us on our journey!