IP and technology

"They are excellent. They are the best advisors I have had.”
— Chambers

We advise clients on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including the development, protection, licensing, acquisition, and assignment of intellectual property rights and technologies as well as related dispute resolution. We are experienced in providing counsel on trade secret and data law, regulatory matters related to information and communications technology, e-commerce, and consumer and advertising law.  

Our senior-oriented team also advises clients on employment related intellectual property matters, including employee invention and trade secret disputes, as well as strategic management of intellectual property and trade secrets in the employment context.

Rankings

Avance is ranked in the bronze category for Transactions (Finland).

IAM Patent 1000 2025

“I am beyond happy and would recommend their services to anyone. Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. They are excellent. They are the best advisors I have had.”

“A strength which distinguishes the firm from others in this industry is its superior customer orientation, not only following customer’s instructions, but also advising us in decision-making, negotiation strategy and communications. This is a driving value for us.”

Chambers Europe 2025, Intellectual Property

Avance makes its debut in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, and is ranked in the bronze category for Transactions.

IAM Patent 1000 2024

“The advice and support that Avance provides on IP matters is phenomenal – you feel that you are in good hands.”

The Legal 500 2024, Intellectual Property

“Great team to help with especially R&D and innovation policy related matters.”

The Legal 500 2022, Intellectual property