Markku Tuominen

Markku is recognized as one of the leading experts in Finland within intellectual property and trademarks by Chambers Europe, Chambers Global, Who’s Who Legal, Managing IP (IP Stars) and WTR. In addition, Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) recommends him in the field of IP: Trademarks. Markku is also the exclusive winner of the International Law Office (ILO) Client Choice Award for Trademarks in Finland in 2021, 2018 and 2015.

This is what clients say about Markku:

“Markku Tuominen is very service-oriented and responsive in all matters.”
– Chambers Global 2024, Intellectual Property

“For anything relating to brands, trade marks and insignia, Markku is your trusted adviser.”
– Chambers Global 2024, Intellectual Property

“We work a lot with a Finnish team, headed by the excellent Markku Tuominen. A highly committed lawyer who is extremely responsive and a quick thinker. He is taking care of wonderful brands. His team provides excellent work.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Intellectual Property

“Markku is a down-to-earth guy who can explain complex things in a simple way.”
– WTR1000 2024

“It is always easy and straightforward to work with Markku.”
– Chambers Global 2023, Intellectual Property

“He is very experienced and competent in his field and always very responsive.”
– Chambers Global 2023, Intellectual Property

“He continues to be a name to note on the Finnish scene. He is very down to earth and can explain complex legal problems in a straightforward way.”
– WTR1000 2023

“Markku Tuominen advises domestic and international clients on issues pertaining to trademarks and portfolio management among others.”
– Who’s Who Legal 2022, IP – Trademarks

Markku Tuominen’s experience includes advising:

• Clients in complex trademark, trade name and marketing law disputes in court proceedings;
• In numerous IP portfolio reviews to achieve cost savings for globally operating Finnish clients;
• As an IP expert in several band valuation projects;
• In creation of several IP strategies for brand protection.

Roschier, Partner (2012-)
Benjon Oy, Partner, Deputy Managing Director (1999-2012)
District Court of Riihimäki, Court Fiscal (1999)
District Court of Kokemäki, Notary (1998-1999)
City of Salo, Legal Counsel (1997-1998)

Member of the Finnish Bar Association
Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)
Member of the European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA)
Member of the Association of European Trade Mark Owners (MARQUES)
Member of the Finnish Association for Industrial Property Rights (STY)
Member of the Association of Finnish Patent Attorneys (SPAY)
Member of the Finnish Anti-Counterfeiting Group (FACG)

IPR University Center Association, Deputy member of the Board (2018-2019)

“IPR käytännönläheisesti” (“IPR in practice”) with A. Uhlbäck, M. Aalto-Setälä and C. Sundman, Kauppakamari 2016

“Hyödynnä tavaramerkkiäsi lisensoiden” (“Capitalize on your trademark through licensing”), Mainostajien Liitto, Helsinki 2007

“Tavaramerkki- ja muut immateriaalioikeudet kansainvälisessä kaupassa” (“Trademarks and other intellectual property rights in international trade”), in Kansainvälisen kaupan käsikirja, editor Anni Pasanen, Helsinki 2005, s. 563–640

“Mainostajan tavaramerkkiopas” (“The advertiser’s guide to trademarks”), Mainostajien Liitto, Helsinki 2003

“Loppuvatko tavaramerkit?” (“Will trademarks cease to exist?”), IPR info 2/2002, pp. 20–22

“Immateriaalioikeuksien arvon vakuuttaminen” (“Insuring the value of intellectual property rights”), Defensor Legis 1/2002, pp. 97–110

“Teollisoikeuksien arvonmäärityksestä” (“On the valuation of industrial rights”), Keksintöuutiset 1/2002, p. 7

“Riitojen ratkaisu kansainvälisessä sovittelu- ja välimiesprosessissa” (“Settlement of conflicts in international arbitration and mediation proceedings”), Vientijuridiikkaa 6/2001, pp. 10–14

“Teollisoikeuksien avulla rahoitusta” (“Financing by means of industrial rights”), Keksintöuutiset 2/2001, pp. 8–11

“Teollisoikeudet vakuutena” (“Industrial rights as collateral”), Werner Söderström lakitieto, Vantaa 2001

“Äänimerkin suojaamisesta tavaramerkkinä Suomessa ja Euroopan yhteisössä” (“On protecting the soundmark in Finland and the European Community”), IPR info 2/2000, pp. 8–9

“Äänimerkin suojaaminen tavaramerkkinä Suomessa ja Euroopan yhteisössä” (“Protecting the soundmark in Finland and the European Community”) in “Teollisoikeudellisia kirjoituksia IV”, publication series of the University of Turku on private law No. A:101, editor Ari Saarnilehto, Turku 2000, pp. 9–50

University of Turku, LL.Lic (2003)
University of Turku, LL.M. (1997)

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