Berggren is pleased to announce the appointment of Emilia Hodge as VP of Brand Advisory & Legal. Emilia will start her role on February 3, 2025, and as part of the development of Berggren's brand services, she will take on the responsibility for brand protection and related legal services in our business unit.
Recognized expert in intellectual property and law
Emilia has extensive experience in intellectual property advisory, both in domestic and international assignments. She represents clients in various litigation processes. In addition to her expertise in intellectual property, she is an experienced advisor in matters related to unfair practices, marketing law, consumer trade regulation, and data protection.
As a respected expert, Emilia has been recognized for several years in various industry rankings, including Lexology, Managing IP, The Legal 500, and WTR 1000 publications. She has also been awarded in the Client Choice Awards, which list the leading intellectual property experts preferred by client companies.
Before joining Berggren, Emilia has a long experience as an attorney. Additionally, she has worked in one of Europe's largest clothing companies, giving her a broad perspective on both legal issues and their commercial significance in business. She has also served as the chair of the Finnish Bar Association's intellectual property expert group and in recent years has held expert roles in various capacities within the Marketing Association, Fashion Law Association, and MARQUES.
Excited to contribute to Berggren’s growth
"I am very excited to join Berggren's experienced and diverse team at such an interesting strategic development phase and in a changing business environment. I look forward to working with our wonderful clients and the entire Berggren staff," says Emilia Hodge.
"I warmly welcome Emilia to Berggren. Berggren's enthusiastic and energetic team is in a strong position to lead the development of IPR services with their top expertise. Emilia's expertise and strong focus on client success fit perfectly with Berggren's next development phase, and I look forward to our clients benefiting from Emilia's broad expertise not only in intellectual property but also in marketing and consumer law and data protection," says Berggren's CEO Mika Toikka.
