Finland continues to be a hotspot for inventors, entrepreneurs and rights holders of all shapes and sizes. As the country joins its Scandinavian neighbours in the shift to clean energy technologies, practitioners have observed yet another boost in the technology and digitalisation sectors. Although negotiations and out-of-court settlements are the...

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Finland continues to be a hotspot for inventors, entrepreneurs and rights holders of all shapes and sizes. As the country joins its Scandinavian neighbours in the shift to clean energy technologies, practitioners have observed yet another boost in the technology and digitalisation sectors. Although negotiations and out-of-court settlements are the norm, the pharmaceuticals and energy sectors maintain their presence as litigation heavyweights. On the commercial front, a growing number of gaming companies seek out Finland for licensing agreements. Advisers are eager to raise IP awareness among clients, and encourage sensible investments during rising inflation rates. Now that Finland has joined NATO, military-related industrial innovations have received increasing attention. The WIPO reports that in 2021 the country saw 7,611 patents granted and 12,826 patents and 25,455 industrial designs filed. With the Unified Patent Court due to come into force on 1 June 2023, all appointed judges have completed their advanced preparatory training, and practitioners are equipped to guide patrons in navigating the early stages of the system.

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