In the newly released IAM Patent 1000 2026 rankings, Avance is ranked in the silver band for Transactions. In addition, Avance’s IPR litigation expert Kati Rantala has been named in the bronze band for the Litigation category. Also, Sonja Heiskala has yet again been listed as a “Recommended” lawyer in the Transactions category and for the first time in the Trade Secrets category for Finland. Furthermore, Henrik Aro has been listed as a “Recommended” lawyer in the Next Generation category.
The IAM Patent 1000 focuses on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise. To learn more, please visit the IAM website here.
Avance’s IP team advises clients on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including IPR related transactions, strategy, litigation and arbitration. Read more here.