WTR1000 2026 – Kaulo & Partners recognized for trademark expertise: "Agile, efficient, and reliable"
World Trademark Review (WTR) has published its 2026 assessment of leading and recommended trademark law firms and professionals in various countries. Kaulo & Partners continues on the WTR1000 recommended list across all service categories: trademark prosecution and strategy, enforcement and litigation, and brand rights-related transactions such as licensing. Jani Kaulo and Maria Puronvarsi also receive individual recognition for their expertise.
Read moreSMEs! Take advantage of EUIPO’s vouchers in protection of your brand
The SME Fund, managed by the European Union Intellectual Property Office EUIPO, is again accepting new voucher applications from February 2, 2026. With the voucher, you can apply for reimbursement of the official fees of your trademark and/or design applications, as well as for the IP Scan service to analyse the IPR potential for your business. A company can apply for and receive this voucher, even if it has already received it earlier.
Read moreWe invite brand owners to a Brand Rights Health Check
The Brand Rights Health Check is a complimentary tool we have developed, which allows you to quickly get a comprehensive overview of the current state of your company's brand rights and our concrete recommendations for the future. Check the health of your brand rights!
Read moreQuality knitwear brand alpa® grows through differentiation
In the world of brands and trademarks, it is important to stand out from competitors. Alpa processes Andean gold, alpaca wool, into timeless favorite knitwear for its growing customer base. The trademark protected alpa® brand differentiates itself through premium quality and successfully combines e-commerce with brick-and-mortar sales.
Read moreCounterfeits at record levels – monitoring brand rights more important than ever
Counterfeit products reached record figures in both quantity and value last year. "For years, counterfeits and other infringements of brand rights have increasingly moved online, so the importance of online monitoring for brand owners and systematic enforcement will continue to grow," says our lawyer, Maria Puronvarsi.
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