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19 May 2026: Väisänen IP Oy: Proposed reform of the Finnish Utility Model Act would weaken legal protection – we propose a more workable solution
Väisänen IP Oy has submitted a statement on the draft Government Proposal to amend the Finnish Utility Model Act.
The Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is preparing amendments to the Utility Model Act partly because generative AI may lower the cost of preparing applications and increase the risk of mass filings and strategic misuse of unexamined utility model rights.
Väisänen IP Oy combines practical experience in patent and utility model filings with hands-on experience in IP litigation and enforcement in Finland, Germany and before the Unified Patent Court, while being at the forefront of using AI in the preparation and analysis of IP applications. This gives us a particularly practical perspective on how proposed legislative changes would affect right holders, alleged infringers and court proceedings.
17 March 2026: A new era in patent work for startups
I have been working in the field of patent and technical invention protection for almost 28 years. Last year I founded Väisänen IP Oy with the aim of building a modern patent agency that combines long practical experience with modern analysis methods.
In the past year, I have been working intensively on developing the use of artificial intelligence and large language models in patent work. As a result of this development work, we have introduced analysis methods that enable us to support start-ups, micro-enterprises, and SMEs in particular in their patent strategy.
28 January 2026: EU SME Fund vouchers available again from next week
EU SME Fund vouchers for 2026 will be available for application starting from 2 February 2026. The support schemes are largely the same as in the previous year.
Year-end 2025/2026 – Reflections on our first year
2025 marked the first year of operations for Väisänen IP Oy. While the company is new, our partnership is well-established: Andrea and I have worked together since 2014. Our clients include both new engagements and long-standing relationships dating back to the early 2000s, spanning three decades.