MIP Stars Research 2025 | The year has been outstanding for Laine IP

It is time to summarise the results of the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) rankings for Laine IP Oy. The year 2025 has been the most successful in our firm’s history.

The following experienced professionals at Laine IP received individual MIP Star recognitions:

• Kathy Wasström
• Tatu Ahskog
• Tom-Erik Hagelberg
• Reijo Kokko
• Joose Kilpimaa
  

In addition, MIP acknowledged the following experts with a Rising Star distinction:

• Tiia-Riikka Kittilä
• Joni Vehmas
• Jemina Koskela
• Liisa Sarnes-Salokoski (unranked)

The Rising Star recognition is awarded to emerging top professionals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and dedication in the field of intellectual property.

We are especially proud that Kathy Wasström was named Practitioner of the Year 2025.

In addition to the individual recognitions, Laine IP Oy was awarded Trademark Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Laine IP also retained its top-tier rankings in the firm-level categories for both Patent Prosecution and Trademark Prosecution.

Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars research is the most comprehensive and influential analysis of the global IP profession, evaluating leading IP practitioners across more than 70 countries. The research is based on extensive market analysis, client feedback, and peer reviews, assessing both the volume and the quality of work handled by each firm.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our clients for their trust, continued collaboration, and valuable feedback in industry surveys. Competition in our field is intense, and your feedback is essential in helping us continue to improve our services. These recognitions reflect our commitment to high-level expertise and personalised service—values that guide our work every day. These honours are a testament to our collective effort and to our mission: helping you protect and develop your innovations, enabling your business to thrive.