Sinikka Veittola

Sinikka Veittola

"My goal is to contribute to the success of our client companies through the work I do."

Sinikka Veittola helps Kolster’s clients solve IPR challenges by combining strong technological expertise with over 20 years of experience in patenting and protection strategies. Her core specialization lies in materials and mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on fiber-based materials and products made from them.

Sinikka conducts novelty searches, patentability assessments, and technology analyses. She has broad expertise in various forms of technology protection, both domestically and internationally. In addition, she supports clients in securing freedom to operate and assists in competitor monitoring.

Beyond the patent field, Sinikka has worked in research and product development roles, as well as an SME entrepreneur, which brings valuable business insight and a practical, hands-on perspective to her work.

Sinikka’s work is always driven by the client’s needs and what will truly benefit them. Her approach is rooted in collaboration: when challenges are openly addressed, solutions are found together.

IP expertise

  • Novelty searches, patentability assessments
  • Technology investigations, state-of-the-art analyses
  • Technology protection: advising on protection options and strategies for patents and utility models, drafting applications, handling the application process in Finland and internationally
  • Competitor monitoring: IP protections, protection activity
  • Claim scope analyses, freedom-to-operate assessments
  • Competitor surveillance: oppositions, appeals, invalidation actions

Technical expertise

  • Materials technology
  • Mechanical engineering

Client industries

  • Chemistry
  • Consumer goods
  • Paper and forest industry
  • Public services
  • Healthcare
  • High tech
  • Natural resources
  • Pharmaceuticals & medical products
  • Utilities / cleantech

IPR sector memberships

  • epi – Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office
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