Hybrid event | Unlocking business in Germany

Event overview:

Join us for an insightful hybrid event, Unlocking business in Germany: Strategic advice and IP know-how, designed to provide valuable knowledge and practical advice for businesses operating or planning to expand into the German market. The event will take place at our Helsinki office and can also be joined virtually via Zoom.

You will learn more about our expertise in navigating the German market and handling IP-related issues specific to Germany. Gain insights from our guest speakers, who will discuss the future of the German economy, and hear about specific IP-strategies available in Germany.

The event is targeted for:

Companies with existing operations or manufacturing facilities in Germany.
Businesses considering expansion into the German market.

Agenda:

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Presentations
- Introduction and welcome
- German market: threat or opportunity? | Jan Feller, Managing Director of the German-Finnish chamber of commerce (AHK Finland)
- Building success in Germany: insights and IP strategies | Sonja London, General Counsel and Licensing Executive at TactoTek
- IP specifics in Germany | Sebastian Greding & Michael Braun, German & European Patent Attorneys at Berggren

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Afterwork networking session with Oktoberfest theme
- Enjoy refreshments and network with other attendees!

Don't miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights and practical advice for your business ventures in Germany. Register now to secure your spot - we look forward to seeing you there. Please note, the deadline for on-site registration is September 17th!

This event will be held in English. Further information if needed, please contact: anu.flink@berggren.fi

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Speakers:

Jan Feller, Managing Director of the German-Finnish chamber of commerce (AHK Finland): Jan Feller has 11 years of experience at Microsoft & Nokia and has founded three companies in Germany and Finland. Germany is Finland’s most important market for export goods, AHK Finland represents 650 member companies, and over 80% of Finnish exports to Germany are by its member companies.
Sonja London, General Counsel at TactoTek: As General Counsel and Licensing Executive at TactoTek, a leader in smart surface technologies and structural electronics, Sonja London oversees global IP, licensing, and legal strategies. With 14 years at Nokia, she led major consumer electronics licensing programs. Sonja is the President Elect of Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) and co-founded the Women in Licensing Alliance. She is a respected speaker and advisor on patents, licensing, and IP business models.
Sebastian Greding, German and European Patent Attorney at Berggren: Sebastian Greding helps clients craft effective IP strategies tailored to their inventions and business needs. By understanding both the technology and business landscape, he ensures robust protection of their IP assets through close collaboration.
Michael Braun, German and European Patent Attorney at Berggren: With over ten years of experience in intellectual property, Michael Braun has worked with international corporations, small companies, and research institutions. He specializes in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and has successfully represented clients in opposition and appeal proceedings.