Ilkka Väänänen helps Kolster’s clients protect their technical solutions.
Ilkka’s expertise covers a broad range of mechanical products, production technology, and mechanical engineering, and he also has strong knowledge of construction technology. He has over 20 years of experience as a patent attorney and is a registered patent attorney in Finland.
In addition to his career in patent law, Ilkka has experience in the product development and manufacturing of industrial measuring and machining equipment, as well as in customer projects related to the delivery of machinery and equipment.
According to Ilkka, it’s advisable to discuss the protection of a developed solution as early as possible. Being aware of competitors’ developments not only improves the quality of one’s own operations but also accelerates the achievement of competitive advantage.
