The Finnish Association for Industrial Property Rights 

The Finnish Association for Industrial Property Rights (in Finnish Suomen Teollisoikeudellinen Yhdistys ry., “STY”), is an association for professionals working in the field of industrial property.

STY was founded in the 1930s and currently has over 500 members.

The association follows, participates in, and promotes the development of intellectual property legislation and the consistent application of said legislation and organizes seminars, conferences, and other events dealing with intellectual property rights.

Board of the Finnish Association for Industrial Property Rights in 2025

President

Mikael Segercrantz, Attorney-at-Law, Roschier

Vice Presidents

Helena Wetterstrand, VP, General Counsel, Nokia Technologies & IP

Jussi Ilvonen, IP Lawyer, Kolster

Other Members of the Board

Pirjo Aro-Helander, Office Head (Trademarks & Designs), Finnish Patent and Registration Office

Jouni Smolander, European Patent Attorney, Laine IP

Maija Puustinen, Chief Legal Officer, Dispelix

Kati Rantala, Attorney-at-Law, Avance

Lotta Ahovaara, IP Lawyer, Papula-Nevinpat

Tobias von Schantz, Market Court Judge, Market Court

Hanna-Maija Elo, Attorney-at-Law, Properta

Rosa Ballardini, Professor, University of Lapland

Sami Sunila, Senior Legal Counsel, Metsä Group

Secretary

Henri Kaikkonen, Attorney-at-Law, Bird & Bird Attorneys Ltd

Treasurer

Sara Väyrynen, Attorney-at-Law, Roschier, Attorneys Ltd