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Cross-border patent dispute concludes with EUR 7.1 million settlement
We successfully represented Rhodia Operations, a chemical company and Solvay Group subsidiary, in patent infringement proceedings against NPM Silmet before Harju County Court. The matter involved technically complex issues relating to industrial chemical production processes and required coordination in view of parallel proceedings before the European Patent Office. National litigation meets European-level patent proceedings The […]
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A major victory in high‑stakes pharmaceutical patent litigation
We represented an international pharmaceutical company during complex patent litigation before Harju County Court. This case was notable for its exceptional technical complexity and its strategic importance for market access in the pharmaceutical sector. The claimant, a global originator pharmaceutical group, alleged that our client’s generic medicinal product infringed a European patent. They sought extensive […]
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Navigating the ownership and export of artworks
We advised a private client on the legal aspects of owning and moving artworks across borders. This matter was significant due to the complex legal landscape concerning cultural property. It required a deep understanding of both Estonian law and relevant European Union regulations on cultural heritage and asset protection. We helped the client secure clear […]
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Public procurement dispute ends unconventionally
We represented Elisa, Estonia’s leading telecommunications services provider, in a public procurement dispute with Estonian Railways, a railway infrastructure manager, in relation to the terms of a public tender announced by the latter. In accordance with the law At the EUR 300,000 tender, Estonian Railways sought to contract a provider of landline telephone services, including […]
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There is no place for creativity in public procurement
We successfully represented the Estonian strategic design agency Identity in contesting the outcome of the public procurement “Developing an Integrated Marketing Strategy for Visiting, Living and the Business Environment in Lääne-Viru County”, organised by MTÜ Lääne-Viru Municipalities Union. Legitimate assessment The main issue in the dispute was the tender evaluation, that is, the number of […]