Important notice to companies launching new brands: Be aware of domain squatting
We warn companies launching new brand names about domain name hijackers who monitor the databases of trademark offices in bad faith. Therefore, the availability of key domain names must be ensured, and their registrations taken care of before filing trademark applications.
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EU legislation for geographical indications under renewal
Geographical indication is an intellectual property right established by legislation in the EU. It is a quality system that protects the name of a product whose quality, characteristics or reputation derive from its geographical origin. Our legal trainee Leander Witting compiled a blog about the reforming EU legislation.
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MIP IP Rising Stars 2022: Maria Puronvarsi recognized for her expertise in the trademark field
MIP IP STARS, the leading annual survey of the IPR industry and the largest international ranking of IP law firms and experts, recognized Kaulo & Partners' lawyer Maria Puronvarsi, specializing in brand rights, as one of the leading trademark professionals of the future for the fourth year in a row.
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Anne Suutala: How I ended up in the IPR field and what I have learned
Law Firm Manager Anne Suutala, who takes care of administrative tasks, marketing communications and also client assignments in a paralegal role at Kaulo & Partners, has followed the IPR industry and its development for 17 years. The years include numerous shared client stories, lessons learned and a special wish: It would be great to see more internationally known, successful brands from Finland!
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Practical tips regarding trademark protection in Africa
As Africa is rising as a business destination for more and more Finnish and European companies, more attention needs to be paid to trademark protection in African countries. Jani Kaulo shares four practical tips for companies for whom Africa is an interesting export market.
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