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

Established in 1928, Boco IP is an award-winning, internationally operating intellectual property firm that has built a strong reputation for delivering confidential, personal, and flexible services for almost 100 years. Over the decades, the firm has continuously evolved alongside technological and legal developments, enabling it to remain at the forefront of the IP field while maintaining a client-focused approach rooted in trust, reliability, and long-term partnerships. 

Today, Boco IP employs approximately 40 attorneys and IP specialists, each bringing deep technological expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines. The team’s collective knowledge spans industries such as medicine, chemical and biochemical sectors, information and communications technology (IT), as well as metal, mining, and paper industries. This multidisciplinary expertise ensures that clients receive advice that is not only legally sound but also technically precise and commercially relevant. By understanding both the innovations themselves and the business environments in which they operate, Boco IP provides highly tailored and effective IP solutions. 

The firm serves a diverse client base, ranging from large multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises and innovative startups. Regardless of size or industry, every client benefits from dedicated support and a personalized approach. Boco IP places strong emphasis on building lasting relationships, working closely with clients to understand their goals and to help them leverage intellectual property as a strategic asset that drives growth, competitiveness, and long-term value. 

A cornerstone of the firm’s offering is its IPR 360° concept, a comprehensive service model designed to cover all aspects of intellectual property management. This holistic approach includes developing and implementing IP strategies, identifying and capturing innovation, securing protection for inventions, trademarks, and designs, managing and defending existing IP rights, and providing training and education to clients’ organizations. By offering end-to-end support, Boco IP ensures that intellectual property is fully integrated into each client’s overall business strategy. 

As one of the longest-established IP firms in the Nordic region, Boco IP has a strong tradition of international collaboration. Over the years, the firm has built an extensive and trusted global network of patent, trademark and design professionals, enabling it to efficiently manage international portfolios and provide seamless support across multiple jurisdictions. This global reach, combined with local expertise, allows clients to confidently expand their operations and protect their innovations worldwide. 

In addition to its technical and legal excellence, Boco IP places great importance on its internal culture and the well-being of its employees. The firm’s innovative and supportive working environment has been a key factor in its continued success. By fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, and mutual respect, Boco IP has established itself as a highly attractive employer. This strong reputation continues to draw talented and motivated experts to the organization, ensuring that the firm remains dynamic and forward-looking. 

The firm’s commitment to its people has also been recognized externally. Boco IP has been nominated for six consecutive years by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of the best places to work in Finland, highlighting its dedication to creating a positive and engaging workplace. This recognition reflects not only employee satisfaction but also the firm’s broader philosophy: that a thriving team is essential to delivering outstanding service to clients. 

Overall, Boco IP combines decades of experience, deep technical expertise, a comprehensive service offering, and a strong people-centered culture to provide high-quality intellectual property services on a global scale. 

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas

Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, ITC litigation, Patent, Patent contentious, Patent prosecution, Trade mark, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark prosecution, Life sciences IP

Key Sector Expertise

Artificial intelligence, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Biotechnology, Construction & materials, Electrical, Electronics, Food & beverage, ICT & software, Industrials, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Medical device, Mining, Nanotechnology, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Renewable energy, Robotics, Semiconductors, Technology hardware, Telecommunication, Universities & research, Instruments

Address:
Kansakoulukatu 3
Helsinki 00100
Tel:+35896866840 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.bocoip.com/en
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Overview

Boco IP is recommended for IP protection and portfolio management. The team has a variety of IP specialists with expertise in technical fields such as chemistry, medicine, metals, IT, and engineering.

Notable patent practitioners: Karri Leskinen and Christian Westerholm.

Notable trade mark practitioners: Peter Åkerlund, Elina Heikkilä, and Laura Roselius.

Managing partner Karri Leskinen leads the patent practice.

Testimonials

2026

"Boco IP provides reliable and efficient IP filing, prosecution, and administration services. Their processes run smoothly, and the team is responsive and easy to work with. Overall, the collaboration has been consistently trouble‑free."

"BocoIP provides sound and well‑reasoned IP advice. Their guidance has been consistently helpful and supports our decision‑making. In addition, the team is very nice and easy to work with, which is highly appreciated."

Tomi Salter

"Very good in drafting. Very good in meetings and explaining claims to customer and inventors."

Thomas Carlsson

"Everything, managing IP process, providing in-house services, patent drafting and prosecution. He has acquired a deep understanding of our technology so the communication with inventors and senior experts in the company is fluent."

Jonna Sahlin

"Jonna handles all IP assignments with great care and full professionalism. She is highly collaborative and easygoing, which makes working with her very smooth. In addition, she is proactive and consistently anticipates needs, which adds significant value to the collaboration."

 

2025

"The team are very knowledgeable about all aspects of IP, and they are proactive in supporting us in our journey and managing the IP. Their reports are thorough, and we believe our relationship will continue."

"Professional, knowledgeable, adaptive, and flexible."

"They have a very smooth service concept and professional people serving us."

"The patent attorneys that I work with are excellent. They are proactive. They take good care of our IP matters."

"Excellent, flexible, thorough and visible."

"They are professional. I don't have complaints."

"They are very skilled professionals. [They provide] very fast service. No problems."

"Professional, fast and reliable."

"Extremely satisfied with their high-quality services and the team. The team is well balanced in both technical and patent expertise. Positive that there are experienced seniors and also motivated juniors in the teams."

"They are easy to communicate with and very approachable."

 

Thomas Carlsson

"Thomas Carlsson has been consistently supporting us through the years [with patent management]."

Laura Roselius

"Laura Roselius has been supporting us to understand the details of how to expand and retain the [trademark] classes.

Linked Reviews
Intellectual property

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The firm drafted and filed new patent applications for Borealis AG and manufacturer Valio. It also acted for a biofuels producer in patent oppositions.

Trade mark

Case studies show trade mark prosecution, co-existence negotiations and EUIPO proceedings work. Clients include Basware Corporation.

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