Jani Ihalainen
Associate
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Jani is a specialist in both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, specifically copyright, trade marks and passing off, design rights and confidential information. He has been involved in litigation across the County Courts, High Court, and the Court of Appeal in relation to commercial matters and intellectual property disputes. He advises a range of clients in the technology sector – from SMEs to multi-nationals and large tech platforms. Jani has a particular focus on emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence.
" I go above and beyond to understand my clients' businesses and their technologies and provide a tailored service based on their individual needs."
"My focus on TMT, disputes and commercial matters keeps me on my toes as to legal developments and the novel and ever-changing businesses presented by both current and new clients. My work is often international and I enjoy the challenge of working on matters involving multi-jurisdicational issues.Effective communication between legal advisors and clients is all about openness, responsiveness and collaboration, where both parties can work together effectively and seamlessly even under pressure. I go above and beyond to understand my clients' businesses and their technologies and provide a tailored service based on their individual needs."
Jani’s recent work highlights:
Acting for Google in defending claims by Epic Games and in separate collective proceedings on behalf of Epic Games, a consumer class and a developer class in the Competition Appeal Tribunal in the UK.
Advising clients on the intellectual property aspects of the use of generative AI tools.
Acted for a crypto currency company on trade mark infringement and passing off claims it brought against another crypto currency company.
Advising on the intellectual property aspects on high-value corporate transactions.
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Expertise sectors
Technology, Media & Entertainment, Media & Entertainment
Expertise services
Commercial, Business Advisory, Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Technology Transactions, Commercial Disputes
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