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Head of International Business: Sakari Värilä
Quick facts
Established

1930

Number of Partners

43

Number of IP Practitioners

80

Languages

Finnish, Swedish, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish, German, Kazakh, Chinese

Network Memberships

INTA, AIPPI

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Patent disputes
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Trade mark prosecution - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Firm overview

Founded in 1936, Berggren is a leading full-service IP law firm and the undisputed market leader in Finland. The firm supports clients across the entire intellectual property lifecycle, from creation and protection to enforcement and commercialisation.

With multiple offices across Finland and an international presence in Munich and Alicante, located near the EPO and EUIPO, Berggren combines strong local expertise with international reach. The firm brings together lawyers, patent attorneys, and IP specialists to deliver integrated and commercially driven advice.

Berggren represents clients before Finnish courts, EU institutions, and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), and is particularly recognised for its strength in complex patent and technology disputes.

Capabilities

Berggren provides comprehensive IP services covering patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, trade secrets, and related contractual and regulatory matters. The firm advises on drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, oppositions, appeals, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

Its integrated structure enables seamless handling of both contentious and non-contentious matters, making it a strong choice for technically demanding and strategically significant assignments.

Patents & Technology

Berggren has one of the most established patent practices in the region, with extensive experience before both national and European authorities. The practice combines high-quality prosecution work with strategic advisory, including portfolio management, licensing, and technology-driven business support.

Brands

Berggren is the leading Finnish firm in EU trademark and design filings and is widely recognised for its expertise in brand protection and enforcement.

The firm has a dedicated design capability and provides strategic advice on trademarks, designs, copyright, domain names, and marketing law, as well as handling complex disputes in these areas.

Client focus & innovation

Client success is at the core of Berggren’s approach, reflected in consistently high client satisfaction levels.

The firm is known for its innovative service models that integrate IP into clients’ business and innovation processes. In addition, Berggren invests actively in technology and digitalisation, including proprietary IP management solutions and the development of AI-driven tools to enhance service delivery.

Positioning

Berggren operates as a fully integrated IP law firm, combining prosecution, advisory, and litigation within one structure. This reflects the unified nature of the Finnish legal profession and enables efficient handling of complex, cross-disciplinary IP matters.

With its strong market position, broad service offering, and international outlook, Berggren is a trusted partner for both domestic and global clients.

Other offices
  • Rundfunkplatz 2 (Alte Hopfenpost), Munich, 80335, Germany, +49(0)89 / 44 370 370– 0 munich@berggrengroup.de 
  • Av. Perfecto Palacio de la Fuente 6, Edificio Panoramis, Alicante, 03003, Spain, alicante@berggren.es

 

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Practice Areas: Copyright, Copyright & related rights, Intellectual property, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), Life sciences IP, Patent, IP transactions
Patent (contentious), Patent (prosecution), Trade mark, Trade mark (contentious), Trade mark (prosecution)

Sector Expertise: Advertising, Aerospace, Artificial intelligence, Agriculture, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Construction and materials, Consumer goods and services, Aviation, Defence, Electrical, Electronics, Energy, Food and beverage, Fashion & luxury goods, Forestry, Furniture, Government and public policy, Healthcare, ICT & software, Life sciences, Mechanical, Industrials, Logistics, Instruments, Manufacturing, Media, Nanotechnology, Medical device, Natural resources, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Renewable energy, Gaming, Internet, Retail, Robotics, Technology hardware, Transport, Universities & research, Telecommunication

 

Address:
Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 3–5 Helsinki
00130 Finland
Tel:+358468512810 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.berggren.eu/
2026 Edition
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Overview

Berggren is a long-established IP firm in Finland for IP protection and portfolio management work. The firm also provides IP consulting and brokerage services. Its patent attorneys can cover a range of technical fields.

Notable practitioners: Mika Lehtinen, Mika Laajalahti, and Kaisa Fahllund.

Testimonials

2026

"The team is very responsive, thoughtful and clear in the advice they provide and the strategies they recommend. They provide strong and intelligent support."

"Solid advice and results. Service is always of highest quality. They also follow regulation developments closely and always provide topical news to us."

"I highly appreciate the flexible and hands-on approach of Berggren. Actions can be started rapidly when the customer has urgent and unexpected needs."

"Berggren has been very reliable in their patent and trademark filings and prosecution. They have been very responsive to our requests and the fees are reasonable."

"The honest and unpretending  way of working and communicating makes the experts easily approachable and the collaboration very fluent and pleasant."

"Their effort to provide the best service has been quite good, and I am not sure if I can think about any ways to improve it."

"I particularly appreciate the team’s timely and clear communication, as well as the well‑structured and actionable recommendations they provide throughout the process. Their updates and guidance make it easy to stay aligned and confident in the next steps."

"I value the breadth of expertise within Berggren’s IP advisory team. It’s reassuring to know that the firm has deep knowledge across all IP fields, so we can rely on finding the right specialist for any issue that comes up."

Robert Alderson

"He is constantly active in keeping contacts with clients and updating on new changes."

Atte Karineva

"Atte works in a very systematic and thorough manner, and he is always professional and up to date. He keeps to timelines exceptionally well and has a strong understanding of trademark law, which makes his advice both reliable and easy to implement."

 

2025

"Their track record of delivering high-quality work, combined with their deep understanding of complex patent law issues, has consistently proven to be of great value to our cases."

"Berggren demonstrated their ability to handle both legal and technical challenges with professionalism and precision."

"Customer-oriented approach in all services they provide. Highly educated professionals."

"They excel in their work by adopting a business-oriented approach. Their focus is on safeguarding the interests of the business rather than individual inventions. I appreciate Berggren's comprehensive perspective."

"What I appreciate most about Berggren's IP service and team is their deep expertise and commitment to client satisfaction. They have a strong understanding of our specific needs and consistently provide tailored solutions. Their team is highly professional, responsive, and dedicated to ensuring that our IP is well-protected and managed efficiently."

"Berggren's team has been very responsive and helpful in our IP matters. They are highly knowledgeable and have a good understanding of our business needs, often proactively offering support. With them, it is like dealing with an in-house counsel. Their tailored advice and solutions have been very valuable to us."

"Cost-efficient, friendly service."

"One of the key aspects we value in our collaboration with Berggren is their exceptional responsiveness and efficient communication. In complex and often time-sensitive matters, their ability to provide prompt and well-considered feedback has proven to be invaluable.

"The straightforward and transparent nature of our interactions ensures that all parties remain aligned, which greatly facilitates the handling of even the most challenging cases."

"The combination of speed and clarity is a significant factor in why we regard Berggren as a highly reliable partner for intellectual property matters."

"We have been satisfied with the quality and speed of the service. The team is efficient, and we can truly trust that things will be taken care of on our behalf."

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