The Patent 1000 focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise.
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Delivering a tailored service that meets its clients’ legal and business needs, Boco IP takes full advantage of more than 95 years of experience in intellectual property. The firm is home to approximately 30 attorneys and IP specialists with profound expertise in a broad range of technical fields. Managing director and head of chemistry, Karri Leskinen is favoured among those in the fields of pharmaceuticals, food and processing industries, and polymer technologies. Chairman of the board Jonna Sahlin provides secure IP protection strategies paired with commercial sensibilities for a roster of prestige clients in the chemistry-related sectors. Patrons admire Sahlin for her ability to break down complex technical matters in a clear and concise manner before the Finnish and European patent offices. Boasting profound knowledge in the life sciences, Jaana Hämäläinen is enlisted by those in biotechnology, chemistry and plant biology-related sectors to handle matters domestically and internationally. On the mechanics front are Sini-Maaria Mikkilä and Christian Westerholm. Fluent in five languages, Mikkilä provides comprehensive protection of inventions related to automation technology, both locally and internationally, while Westerholm handles opposition proceedings before the Finnish and European patent offices on behalf of those in the mechanical engineering field. Drawing on two decades of IP experience, Marja Liisa Autti is called on by players in the computer-implemented inventions and the medical appliances spaces. With a background in applied electronics and bioelectronics, she has mastered the ability to translate complex technical matters into digestible advice. Also instilling confidence is physicist Anu Keinänen, a go-to practitioner for those in IT, micro- and nanotechnology. Keinänen has a keen understanding of the needs and visions of inventors, which she utilises to draft commercially sensitive applications. Thomas Carlsson and Tomi Salter make their debut in the guide this year. A specialist in small devices and complex systems ranging from microtechnology to electrochemistry, Carlsson has applied his expertise to write a book on best patent drafting practices. Salter’s extensive technical background in mechanical and industrial engineering, as well as his product development and industrial management experience, proves vital for clientele in a wide range of industries, including mining, manufacturing and marine technology.