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Celebrating 150 Years of Kolster
20.02.2024
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Represented by Kolster, Apple Inc. successfully defended Apple brand in the Market Court
19.02.2024
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Kolster 150
Kim and Björn Kolster: We are proud of our 150-year-old family business
29.01.2024
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Kolster awarded in China for the third time
23.01.2024
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The Great Artificial Intelligence Dispute is brewing in the United States
04.01.2024
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150 Years of Patent Protection – This is Where it All Began
13.12.2023
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This is how a trial in the Unified Patent Court (UPC) differs from a trial in a national court
01.11.2023
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The Buzz Around Artificial Intelligence: Current Key Questions
31.10.2023
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The Unified Patent Court's first decisions provide insights into the future
20.09.2023
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Sari Leinonen Appointed Head of Global Paralegal Services Business Unit
29.08.2023
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Six Steps to protect Your IP Rights when Your Company Goes International
25.08.2023
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Smart InnoTrafik - aiming for zero accidents and market leadership
21.08.2023
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Business Matchmaking Trip to China: Guangdong, Hong Kong and Hainan
08.06.2023
China
Promoting Intellectual Property Growth in China: Key Initiatives and Measures
06.06.2023
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70 years of trade with China - what do you need to know right now?
01.06.2023
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Kolster represents its clients in the new court
16.05.2023
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Your Domain Name is a Valuable Right – protect it wisely
04.04.2023
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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) will begin operating - what changes?
21.03.2023
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Artificial Intelligence and Copyright - 5 Perspectives on the Future of Creative Work
23.02.2023
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The Unitary Patent system will enter into force on 1 June 2023
14.11.2022
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Growth supported by innovation and IPR: iLOQ enters the US market
26.10.2022
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Kolster's Krister Karlsson appointed member of the UPC Court
06.10.2022
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Kolster is strengthened with international experience
09.09.2022
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Our Condolences
15.06.2022
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IPR needs in the UK? Services now directly from Kolster
15.03.2022
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A new unitary patent for EU countries – what companies need to know
16.02.2022
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Strategies for effective IPR Risk Management
19.01.2022
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What’s up in IP, UAE? A bustling commercial hub makes trademarks vital
01.12.2021
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Here’s how the PIPL in China differs from the GDPR
25.10.2021
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Oulu-based technology startup makes the impossible easy
19.10.2021
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What’s up in IP, Japan? AI and amended IP laws spark future wellbeing
22.09.2021
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Oral proceedings by videoconference make the European IPR system more accessible
01.09.2021
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Social media marketing groundbreaker Hookle now seeks rapid growth
23.08.2021
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Top ranking for Kolster for prosecution in IAM Patent 1000
19.08.2021
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Kolster nominated new Partners and Associate Partners
29.06.2021
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New CNIPA-EPO pilot opens a patent speedway to Europe – Application processing accelerated by years
18.06.2021
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Patent settlement between Nokia and Daimler sets new market precedent with effects to be felt in many industries
24.05.2021
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Removing the patent protection of COVID-19 vaccines will not solve the vaccine shortage
24.05.2021
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Puma won a long-standing trademark dispute with Kolster’s help
27.04.2021
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Kolster’s new office in Shanghai strengthens partnership with local IPR operators
12.04.2021
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OP raised the bar for innovation and IPR activities
26.03.2021
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Thomas Enckell joins Kolster’s Board of Directors – “Competitiveness is maintained through customer orientation and productisation”
10.03.2021
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Contracts and IP rights to serve the entrepreneur – the fairy dreamland of Pomenia gained international wings
24.02.2021
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Recognition for Kolster: Tapio Äkräs ranked as IP Leader 2021
22.02.2021
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Stop wasting natural resources! Finn Recycling regenerates industrial waste sand for reuse
10.02.2021
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Maria 01 is growing into Europe’s leading startup and technology cluster through brand building
08.02.2021
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The US Patent and Trademark Office accuses China, which holds the top spot on the patenting chart, of manipulation – How should European companies react to the dispute?
05.02.2021
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Services versus goods – Kolster won a customer’s trademark dispute that had continued for years, setting a precedent for the industry
29.01.2021
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Centria University of Applied Sciences outlined its IPR practices and is commercialising the results for the benefit of local businesses
26.01.2021
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Perspectives on rebranding – avoid unnecessary IPR risks with these three guidelines
25.01.2021
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Grants for SMEs: EU to fund intellectual property rights with 20 million euros
11.01.2021
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Step marks for the post-COVID world
07.01.2021
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Breaking new ground, cunning scams and hope for the future – this is what the year of the coronavirus looked like
28.12.2021
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“Artificial intelligence is dumber than we think” – two trends that will cause turmoil in the IPR field in 2021
22.12.2020
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Santa Claus lives off licensing revenue
21.12.2020
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Producing high-quality food for pets is Dagsmark Petfood’s eco-action
17.12.2020
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Unitary patent system may enter into force earlier than expected – new avenues for patent holders in Europe
15.12.2020
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Who must pay and to whom? In the age of IoT and 5G, international licensing disputes lie in wait for those who are careless – and that could include you
02.12.2020
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The most valuable components of SISU® vehicles are IPR and brand
26.11.2020
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Finnish building technology company Allaway defeated Chinese brand hijackers with Kolster’s help
18.11.2020
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Nina Laurila starts as Service Team Manager at Kolster: “We will act as an example for others in customer-driven operations”
16.11.2020
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New technology, new product copying – 3D printing has changed the playing field for catching patent infringements
13.11.2020
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A long legal battle pays off at last: Private individuals who abet the trade of counterfeit products can now be held liable
02.11.2020
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Conenor’s innovations breathe new life into problematic plastic waste
30.10.2020
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Lassi Saarela joined our team of patent attorneys
21.10.2020
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Kolster service team supports you in all administrative IPR work
12.10.2020
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Many Finnish corona tests are performed with Mobidiag’s technology
01.10.2020
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What testing techniques and innovations can be used to cope with the growing number of COVID-19 tests?
29.09.2020
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Take a look at your wrist – it may contain hundreds of Polar patents
17.09.2020
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Veggie sausage revolution! A patent protects plant-based innovations on the fast-paced playing field for food products
17.09.2020
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Coronavirus pandemic throws oral proceedings at the EPO into turmoil
10.09.2020
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Lucky coincidence ignited a passion for patents
07.09.2020
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Artificial intelligence controls diabetes and replenishes your refrigerator – the COVID-19 crisis is accelerating the development of AI solutions in the US
03.09.2020
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What are the challenges, advances and opportunities in COVID-19 vaccine formulation?
02.09.2020
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Fast lane to Eurasia for patents – PRH started cooperation with the Eurasian Patent Office
24.08.2020
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Zoy melts hearts with its patented sound jewellery technology
10.08.2020
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Cerenion harnessed artificial intelligence to measure brain function – patented invention onto the global market
06.08.2020
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From tickets to pulp bales and servers – Confidex is a global pioneer in remote tags
02.07.2020
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Systematic trademark watch pays off in China – Saga Furs won long-running trademark dispute in Beijing Supreme Court
23.06.2020
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Take-off to growth! Kide Science makes children excited about science in both Finland and China
22.06.2020
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How does your story end when you recount the coronavirus spring from your rocking chair?
22.06.2020
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IPR survey: According to corporate decision-makers, innovation is an important success factor
15.06.2020
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Safety glass and windshields fresh out of the furnace! TaiFin Glass was born directly onto the global market
03.06.2020
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Finland and Novatron leads the digitalisation of the earthmoving industry – patents secure the leading position in the global market
26.05.2020
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Towards cleaner air and better cars – Pegasor’s sensor technology and IPR portfolio are ready for major partnerships
19.05.2020
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Experience, scale and internationality: the three cornerstones of our strong biotechnology and chemistry team
15.05.2020
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A victory in the EU Court of Justice in the fight against counterfeiting
13.05.2020
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Pike or barramundi? Rapala’s innovative lures attract fish and fishermen all over the world
11.05.2020
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Exceptional situation encourages business acquisitions – valuation of IPR portfolio is in the interest of both the buyer and the seller
11.05.2020
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Patent portfolio attracted buyers and gave wings to new business − Ekahau is now using artificial intelligence to improve wireless networks
08.05.2020
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Low-threshold design rights will stop your competitors already at the starting line
30.04.2020
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A patent is a potential source of revenue even if your business fails
29.04.2020
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Innovative Vauhti Speed patented new generation ski waxes ─ and jumped instantly to produce hand sanitiser for the needs of Finns
29.04.2020
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Breakthrough with a combination of biodegradable glass fibre and plastic – Arctic Biomaterials is embarking on an ecological world conquest
27.04.2020
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Check real time status of IP offices worldwide from FICPI database
26.04.2020
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A patent is a great way to combat climate change – this is how green technology innovations should be protected
23.04.2020
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Going to the UK after Brexit? Now is the time to get your EU trademarks, community designs, design patents and patents in order
15.04.2020
Trademarks
IP rights
Cannabis products will be the next source of IP disputes in the US
14.04.2020
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News
Coronavirus vaccine creates unique global cooperation in drug development
14.04.2020
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IoT
Serial entrepreneur brought artificial intelligence to ski tracks, microwave ovens and the treatment of pain patients
01.04.2020
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UPC
Germany cannot immediately ratify the Agreement on the European Unified Patent Court – the unitary patent system delayed to unforeseeable future
24.03.2020
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Trademarks
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Menstrual cup developed by a doctor is the trump card of a two-person startup on the femtech market
23.03.2020
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Trademarks
From a cap to a lifestyle brand! Tella is aiming to the international market
20.03.2020
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Yes, it is possible to obtain exclusive rights to the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine – but it is not that simple
18.03.2020
IP rights
Coronavirus: Kolster continues to provide services normally
17.03.2020
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“Demand is fierce” − Aalto Haitek’s wave layered timber got a swift start from Toholampi to global metropolises
16.03.2020
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MIP EMEA Awards 2020: Kolster wins category for trademark firms
16.03.2020
News
IP rights
Artificial intelligence is changing innovations and the IP industry
09.03.2020
China
Trademarks
News
The coronavirus mobilised fraudsters in China – trademark hijackers take advantage of every opportunity
17.02.2020
China
IP strategy
News
China’s new scoring system causes additional work for companies
10.02.2020
China
Trademarks
China’s new trademark law bans bad-faith trademark applications
05.02.2020
Trademarks
design rights
Brexit is coming – here’s what you should know about the impact of the departure on trademarks and designs
03.02.2020
patents
Artificial intelligence as an inventor? Who invents and whose are the rights in the era on AI solutions?
28.01.2020
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Trademarks
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Polarmoss creates design products from reindeer moss – IPR secures growth in Asia and America
27.01.2020
cases
legal services
Helsinki is Juneyao Air's port to Europe – Kolster as its legal partner
22.01.2020
China
IP rights
Kolster’s awarded again in China: The best international IP agency
07.01.2020
IPR Business
At the turn of the decade, Kolster and customer innovations share the same goal and direction: international, environmentally friendly and efficient
03.01.2020
Trademarks
Trademark for a legalised drug – international conference discusses hot topics in the IP industry
23.12.2019
patents
Kolster 145
How the Finns became a nation of inventors – 145 years of internationally successful innovations
20.12.2019
IP strategy
IPR Business
Different types of IPR strategy: aggressive or defensive
16.12.2019
legal services
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people
Our chain of top experts is growing
13.12.2019
cases
patents
Maritime innovator Langh Group turned competitors into customers by patenting SOx scrubbers
04.12.2019
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Leaping into the unknown paid off – IPR turned into a new profession for an electromechanics expert
25.11.2019
legal services
Trademarks
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This is how Kolster’s partner network works – consider these 5 things when you need international IPR services
22.11.2019
patents
people
Measurements and mathematics increasingly important in protecting inventions
20.11.2019
patents
people
Patent Attorney Christoffer Karlsson joins Kolster – chemistry, mechanics and sustainable development at the core of competence
20.11.2019
licensing
patents
Your microwave oven might be cooking up a patent dispute – here’s how to avoid it
19.11.2019
China
IPR Business
We are not talking about it enough in Finland: China’s digitalisation offers huge volumes for Finnish companies
14.11.2019
cases
Trademarks
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Textbook example of brand protection: Mobile app Hookle gains traction on international markets
12.11.2019
patents
people
From Germany to Finland: European Patent Attorney Simon Mügge strengthens our patent unit for chemistry and biotechnology
23.10.2019
patents
Kolster 145
HI-FOG® water mist invention for fire fighting
22.10.2019
Trademarks
Marques 2019: Change is everywhere – is your brand ready?
21.10.2019
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people
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Legislation, legal practice and the world are in a constant state of renewal – the IPR lawyer develops his expertise at the same pace
16.10.2019
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Tapio Kinnunen is our new patent attorney in the ICT & Electrical Engineering team
15.10.2019
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Trademarks
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VM-Asfaltti to patent a revolutionary method for precise patching of roads
14.10.2019
cases
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Gobbas Gård and Härmän Rati awarded innovation prize for their Finnish-made organic broad bean-based food product
09.10.2019
legal services
patents
A co-owned invention requires a joint ownership agreement
07.10.2019
IPR Business
Kolster 145
“Inspiring and useful!” The big picture in IPR encouraged dialogue
03.10.2019
IPR Business
Taloustutkimus and Kolster detected an obstacle to the growth of Finnish businesses: Poor commercialisation of innovations slows down success
03.10.2019
IPR Business
Kolster 145
145-year-old Kolster: “It’s not an innovation if it cannot be commercialised”
30.09.2019
News
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Certification Association Russian Register and IP law firm Kolster launch cooperation to help companies in entering new markets
30.09.2019
IP strategy
IPR Business
Entrepreneur, do you want to succeed? Ask IPR strategists to help you
25.09.2019
patents
Kolster 145
Abloy – the lock that can’t be picked
24.09.2019
China
IP strategy
IP strategy turns the Chinese threats into opportunities
19.09.2019
China
IP strategy
IPR Business
Increasing trade wars raise many questions
17.09.2019
cases
Trademarks
patents
Montisera commercialises promising bioactive compounds – Montinutra revolutionises the circular bioeconomy
10.09.2019
cases
patents
The University of Oulu protects its research results with diligence
30.08.2019
Trademarks
Seven steps for proper influencer marketing
29.08.2019
Trademarks
people
European Trademark and Design Attorney demonstrates professional skill
28.08.2019
patents
IPR Business
Patent world visionary Toni Nijm: The IP industry will keep pace with innovations through technology
01.08.2019
patents
Kolster 145
Azipod® thruster – a pioneer in the marine industry
25.07.2019
design rights
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An alternative to a patent – how to use design right and utility model protection effectively
23.07.2019
China
IP strategy
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China’s potential lies in intense competition
17.07.2019
patents
people
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The opportunity to work with customers is what tempted this organic chemistry expert to return to Kolster
15.07.2019
patents
people
Life without IP rights – like in the Wild West?
11.07.2019
patents
Kolster 145
ALD technology – an invention in the pocket of every Finn
03.07.2019
China
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News
Survey: Corporate decision-makers do not see China as a competitor — however, they believe in increasing Chinese investments
28.06.2019
Trademarks
Make sure your trademarks are up-to-date
27.06.2019
cases
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Utility model for hemp sauna – Lehtinen entrepreneur brothers invent as much as they have time from their work
25.06.2019
cases
patents
IP valuation
Idea-Keksi Oy refines innovations into products and reforms working methods
24.06.2019
patents
Kolster 145
Kohonen map – enabler of self-learning artificial intelligence
11.06.2019
patents
Kolster 145
AIV fodder – the cream of the crop of Finnish inventions
10.06.2019
Trademarks
patents
design rights
What will happen to trademarks, design rights and patents with Brexit?
06.06.2019
Trademarks
News
INTA Annual Meeting 2019: New innovations for using trademarks!
05.06.2019
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Kolster 145
Postdoctoral Researcher Matti La Mela: Finnish IP developed in relation to other countries
04.06.2019
patents
people
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Patenting visionary creates valuable works for the patent portfolio
23.05.2019
IP strategy
patents
Protect the uniqueness of your company
08.05.2019
cases
patents
iLOQ brought locks to the digital age with patents
07.05.2019
Trademarks
News
EU
The new Finnish Trademarks Act became effective on 1 May 2019 ─ classifications must be revised retroactively
03.05.2019
legal services
copyrights
The author is entitled to a copyright − unless otherwise agreed
26.04.2019
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News
USA
An abstract idea or a patentable invention?
25.04.2019
cases
Anti-counterfeiting
Trademarks
Supreme Court of Finland makes rare request for preliminary ruling: trademark dispute advanced to European Court of Justice
23.04.2019
patents
Kolster 145
The sauna stove – Evolution from a pile of rocks to a designer product
15.04.2019
patents
Kolster 145
Heteka - an iron bed that became a bestseller of its day
14.04.2019
Trademarks
This is how you can make the most out of your trademark
03.04.2019
IP firm ranking
Trademarks
patents
MIP IP Stars 2019: Kolster leads the field – Awarded special recognition as Prosecution Firm of the Year
02.04.2019
cases
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Grip and glide! Vauhti Speed races to the global top of ski wax
28.03.2019
cases
Trademarks
Pizza parlours at disputes over a trademark – how to avoid pitfalls
11.03.2019
people
Kolster 145
Kolster as life’s work, family as life’s centre
06.03.2019
IP strategy
patents
IP Director of Orion, Heidi Adler: Strong IP portfolio makes company attractive
05.03.2019
cases
licensing
patents
Amandan Healthcare developed the world’s healthiest shower
01.03.2019
design rights
News
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A design rug was not granted copyright protection − is creative work without protection?
21.02.2019
patents
people
Kolster 145
IP makes the world better
14.02.2019
patents
News
Kolster 145
Kolster’s first patent served the paper industry
13.02.2019
IP firm ranking
China
Kolster awarded as the ‘Most Recommended International IP Agency 2019’ in China
13.02.2019
patents
people
Sini Petsalo strengthens our local service in Kuopio
05.02.2019
cases
patents
IoT
Digitizer of seafaring tamed the ionosphere with its patents
04.02.2019
patents
News
ICT
Apple and Qualcomm are fighting over a patent infringement ─ how does the legal struggle affect the IP field?
29.01.2019
cases
IP strategy
Trademarks
Paint and coating brands in a managed way into trademark portfolio
29.01.2019
IP strategy
patents
News
These phenomena reverberate into the IP year 2019: Climate change, artificial intelligence, and uncertainty
27.01.2019
China
patents
News
The Chinese IP market in a nutshell
25.01.2019
patents
News
IP & Brexit - what changes, what does not?
18.01.2019
patents
people
Julia Urbanec strengthens our mechanical engineering patent team
17.01.2019
cases
patents
Ductor
IPR protect the innovations of a circular economy developer
11.01.2019
IP strategy
patents
people
ip careers
Patent attorney is a risk analyst
21.12.2018
Trademarks
patents
News
China Mythbuster
05.12.2018
cases
Anti-counterfeiting
Trademarks
Journey to the world’s most valuable car brand
28.11.2018
legal services
Trademarks
EU
The Finnish Trademarks Act harmonised as EU-compatible
27.11.2018
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China
Trademarks
China is a direction of interest to many
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