Events | November 12, 2018

Upcoming Roschier Reflections: Trademark Breakfast on Tuesday 27 November 2018

Date: Tuesday 27 November 2018
Time: 8:30-10:30. Networking breakfast is available at 8:30, seminar starts at 9:00.
Place: Roschier, Kasarmikatu 21 A, 00130 Helsinki

The Finnish trademark system is undergoing the biggest reformation since 1964. The Government bill for a new Trademarks Act was published on 18 October 2018, and the new Trademarks Act is expected to enter into force in the beginning of the year 2019. The new Trademarks Act will introduce major changes to the existing system.

Come and hear what the biggest changes are, and how they may impact your brand protection activities.

In addition, our breakfast seminar will cover some recent relevant trademark case law, as well as give insights on how the constantly challenging trademark clearance process is tackled by a large globally operating company.

Program
New Trademarks Act – what will change and how brand owners should react? – Kaisu Korpua, Brand protection counsel, and Marjut Alhonnoro, Brand protection lawyer, Roschier

Overview of recent trademark case law – Rainer Hilli, Partner, Roschier

Managing In-House Clearance Process for a Global Brand – Lindsay Capps, Abercrombie & Fitch

Lindsay Capps has been practicing intellectual property law in the United States for the past ten years. She currently works for Abercrombie & Fitch, a large US apparel retailer, as senior IP counsel. In that capacity, she manages A&F’s global clearance process, including prosecution and enforcement matters. She also works closely with her internal clients and provides advice on IP and related matters including trademark, copyright, patent, right of publicity, domain names, anti-counterfeiting, licensing and social media.

The seminar is chaired by Markku Tuominen, Partner, Roschier

A brief overview on the new Trademarks Act can be found on our website.

We look forward to seeing you!

If you are interested in discussing these topics and participating in the seminar, please contact Hannele Suomilammi (hannele.suomilammi@roschier.com, 020 506 6640).