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Careers at Papula-Nevinpat

Papula-Nevinpat is one of Finland’s leading intellectual property rights (IPR) firms, offering diverse career opportunities in an international environment. With over 50 years of experience and strong technological and legal expertise, we are a trusted partner in protecting the world’s latest innovations.

At Papula-Nevinpat, you will gain a unique perspective on the global landscape of patents and cutting-edge technology. You will have the opportunity to work with inventions and clients across various industries, including chemistry, mechanics, physics, ICT, and electrical engineering.

We also provide an opportunity to develop your expertise in brand and design protection. Our work helps build and safeguard our clients’ brands through trademarks, design rights, and domain names, ensuring that their names, logos, and product designs stand out and remain legally protected both in Finland and internationally.

In addition, we support our clients in contractual and legal matters. We draft IPR agreements supporting their business operations, covering areas such as copyrights, licensing, and non-disclosure. We also assist in negotiations and disputes to ensure that our clients’ rights are fully protected.

At Papula-Nevinpat, you will work in a knowledgeable and collaborative team where technology, law, and business converge. We value each other as professionals and individuals, and invest in good leadership, work-life balance, and employee well-being. We provide training opportunities and clear career paths, including a trainee program.

Papula-Nevinpat as an employer

Our employees benefit from extended occupational healthcare and comprehensive insurance that also covers illness and leisure-time accidents. Each year, our staff enjoys one additional paid day off—the Papula Day—to emphasize the importance of spending time with family and loved ones.

We also offer lunch, sports, commuting, and cultural benefits through Smartum. Our hybrid work model supports flexibility and promotes work-life balance.

Our active and community-oriented culture is reflected in our various hobby clubs, like Papula-Nevinpat Swimmers, Bakers, Cyclists, Runners, Golfers, and Climbers.

Opportunities in the IPR field

In the IPR field, you can contribute to the technological progress and commercialization of innovations. By protecting inventions, we help companies grow and enhance the competitiveness of society as a whole. A career in intellectual property also supports a fair and sustainable innovation landscape.

Professionals in this field may work as patent attorneys (after qualifying through the official examination), patent engineers in industry, examiners at the Finnish Patent and Registration Office, trademark attorneys, or lawyers specializing in intellectual property.

Trainee program

At Papula-Nevinpat, you can build your career from trainee to international IPR expert. We support continuous professional growth and learning on the job.

In our trainee program, you will learn the nuances of patent attorney work under the guidance of experienced professionals and prepare for the Finnish patent attorney qualification exam. We also support participation in the European Qualifying Examination (EQE), which enables you to act as a European Patent Attorney across the EU.

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