Laine IP Board elects new Chairman

European Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent agent Toimi Teelahti has been elected Chairman of the Board of Laine IP. Previous chairman Kathy Wasström will continue as a member of the Board, as well as board members Simo Hovi, Tom-Erik Hagelberg and Mirja Matilainen.

Since joining us in 2016, Toimi has become familiar to many of our clients, particularly through his work on US patent prosecution. He is particularly interested in developing our customer and employee experience. Toimi would like to thank all the Laine personnel, including his predecessor Kathy, for their trust and exemplary work.

” IPR as a business will undergo major changes in the near future. A good example of this is the new unitary patent system in Europe. With our young and enthusiastic team, Laine IP will have excellent opportunities to improve our performance and grow.,” says Toimi.

European Patent Attorney Kathy Wasström will continue as a member of Laine’s Board. Kathy states:

” Fresh perspectives and ideas are critical in board work. Being Chairman has been a fantastic role for me as I think Laine is the best company and we have wonderful personnel. However, I wanted to pass the baton to my successor in good time. I am very pleased with our choice of a new Chairman, as Toimi has ideas that are a perfect fit for our company. ”

Laine IP thanks the previous Board for its work and wishes the new Board good luck.