Next Generation Partners

IP, IT and telecoms in Estonia

Ellex Raidla

Ellex Raidla‘s broad practice is highly regarded for its expertise in handling the full range of IP, IT and telecoms matters. The group is very well known for its excellent track record in advising on high-profile IP cases, often involving pan-European patents issues. Cross-border IP work is prominent in Ants Nõmper‘s workload, while Mari Must is praised as ‘a valued specialist in both industrial property and copyright issues‘. Nõmper and Must co-head the team, which is also instructed in copyright and patent infringement disputes. Merlin Liis-Toomela is ‘always to the point’ and routinely handles matters involving interlocking points of IP, data protection and IT law.

Praxisleiter:

Ants Nõmper; Mari Must


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Merlin Liis-Toomela


Referenzen

‚What we valued the most, when cooperating with Ellex, is the speed and business-oriented thinking.‘

‚Ellex is highly available and professional. They provide solid advice and are very smooth to work with.‘

‚Ants Nõmper and Merlin Liis-Toomela stand out.‘

Kernmandanten

Apple Inc.


Bayer HealthCare LLC


Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH


Eesti Autorite Ühing (Estonian Authors’ Society)


Salmo SIA


SYNLAB


Ambient Sound Investments


Activate Health OÜ


Meliva


Neo Performance Materials


Semetron


Sorainen

Sorainen has a wealth of expertise in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life sciences sectors. Lise-Lotte Lääne is well-versed in acting for companies in the latter two industries in litigation, and the team is equally adept at handling patent disputes and cases involving alleged infringements of industrial designs. Non-contentious matters are also prominent in the group's workload; data protection cases are a core area of instruction for the department. Kaupo Lepasepp is well-known for his IP expertise, and Mihkel Miidla, is a name to note for IT-related issues; the pair co-head the practice with Lääne.

Praxisleiter:

Kaupo Lepasepp; Mihkel Miidla; Lise-Lotte Lääne


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Stella Victoria Ojala; Oliver Kuusk; Liisa Maria Kuuskmaa; Mirell Prosa


Referenzen

‘The team at Sorainen Estonia distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to cross-sectoral data protection matters, delivering practical solutions to complex challenges. Our experience is of a practice committed to collaborative and collegiate working, who are extremely responsive and client-oriented, with deep sector specialisation. ’

‘Kaupo Lepasepp and Mihkel Miidla stand out through their commitment to collaborative professionalism and their excellence in delivering clear, comprehensive and well-reasoned legal advice. In our experience, they combine deep sectoral knowledge with legal ability, consistently delivering pragmatic solutions that align with clients‘ business objectives.‘

‚Oliver Kuusk and Stella Victoria Ojala demonstrate remarkable attention to detail and innovative problem-solving skills.‘

Kernmandanten

Allfilm


Google


Bolt


Pactum AI OÜ


Baltic Workboats AS


Foundation CR14


Haut.AI


Oxipit


Estonian Centre for International Development


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Oxipit on a major partnership with Unilabs in relation to AI matters.
  • Advised Allfilm on a production matter.

Cobalt

Well-known in the Estonian legal market for its wealth of expertise in patent law, Cobalt is equally strong in handling trade marks, industrial designs, GDPR issues and framework agreements in the data services and technology areas. Liina Jents represents clients before the Estonian Patent Office, as well as advising on copyright matters. Practice head Egon Talur is sought after for his experience in advising on digital asset portfolios.

Praxisleiter:

Egon Talur


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Viive Kaur; Liina Jents


Referenzen

‘Exceptional legal and strategic capabilities.‘

‘Liina Jents and Viive Kaur have a high level of integrity, exceptional strategic capabilities, very strong client focus and good availability. They are excellent problem solvers.‘

Kernmandanten

Protex Balti AS


Extery OÜ


Eesti Rahva Muuseum


Evocon OÜ


Osaühing B.Braun Medical


Enefit Industry AS (former name: Enefit Power AS)


Modular Technologies OÜ


Frankenburg Technologies OÜ


Alma Career Estonia OÜ


Heateo Sihtasutus


DocAid OÜ


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Osaühing B.Braun Medical on drafting a complex and comprehensive framework agreement in relation to the sale of medical software and additional equipment, as well as provision of IT support services (SLA).
  • Advising DocAid on the legal framework for launching an AI-assisted documentation tool for healthcare professionals.

Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co

The team at Eversheds Sutherland Ots & Co draws on the strength of the firm’s broader global network to support clients with a broad spectrum of IP and IT issues in Estonia. Practice head Tambet Toomela is ‘exceptional for his strategic vision and clarity in cross-border IP work‘ and routinely handles copyright and patent cases, as well as trade mark disputes, protection and registration issues. Erika Tuvike is active on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters in the financial services, biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Ädu Kuusik is well-versed in advising on IT-related cases.

Praxisleiter:

Tambet Toomela


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ädu Kuusik; Erika Tuvike


Referenzen

‘Ädu Kuusik and Tambet Toomela were both excellent partners – professional and personable, friendly, and accommodating.’

‘What we really appreciate about the IP and IT team is how approachable and solution-oriented they are. Tambet Toomela, along with Ädu Kuusik and Erika Tuvike, combine a strong legal team with a clear understanding of business realities, which makes working with them both efficient and reassuring. They’re quick to respond, always thorough, and never overcomplicate things. Their ability to adapt and communicate clearly really stands out.‘

‘Working with Tambet Toomela, Ädu Kuusik, and Erika Tuvike has been a genuinely positive experience. Tambet stands out for his calm confidence and ability to simplify even the most technical IP and IT matters — his advice is always clear, practical, and grounded in deep expertise. Ädu and Erika bring a great balance of precision and approachability, as well as responsiveness and attention to detail. What makes this team different is not just their legal knowledge, but the way they work — they’re thoughtful, collaborative, and genuinely invested in helping us find the best solutions. It’s rare to find a team that combines professionalism with such a human touch.’

Kernmandanten

Estonian Information and Communication Technology Centre


Ühisteenused AS (Ühisteenused EUIPO trademark)


Mercans Consulting


Enthelity Studios OÜ


Estonian Research Council


Tridens


TextMagic


Passware


Icosagen Cell Factory OÜ


Creative Mobile


Eccua Pro


Hansab


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Enthelity Studios OÜ on multiple IP matters related to a video game under development and protecting the client’s game name and brand across all relevant markets, including the US, the EU, the UK, India, China and Brazil.
  • Represented ITAI OÜ in a dispute involving complex issues of AI ethics, privacy rights, content liability, and intellectual property misuse.

Hedman Partners

Led by Toomas Seppel, the team at Hedman Partners has been kept busy assisting technology start-ups with setting up online services or products. Key areas of strength for the group include licensing matters, copyright issues, data protection work and trade mark registration matters. Brigitta Jõgi focuses on IP issues relating to the expansion of digital services. Kati Pino's workload includes trade mark registration and enforcement matters and AI-focused cases.

Praxisleiter:

Toomas Seppel


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Brigitta Jõgi;  Kati Pino


Kernmandanten

Swarmer, Inc


NJORD Law Firm

NJORD Law Firm's practice fields experience in trade mark portfolio management, however the team is equally adept at assisting with contentious IP matters and cybersecurity issues. Under the joint leadership of Karolina Ullman, Liisi Jürgen, and Sille Eerik, the group is well equipped to handle digital services and digitalisation matters, alongside advising on contractual issues concerning IT projects and related GDPR matters. Liis Leedo is well-versed in data privacy law.

Praxisleiter:

Karolina Ullman; Liisi Jürgen; Sille Eerik


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Liis Leedo


Kernmandanten

Tallinn Children’s Hospital


Cleveron


Xolo


BMW (Inchcape Motors)


Fortum CFS


BOLT


NyxAir


McDonald’s


GoWorkaBit


Harju Elekter


Skuba Eesti


TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic)

At TEGOS (Formerly TGS Baltic), the IP, IT and telecoms team garners praise for ‘its deep understanding of the creative and technology-driven industries’. Start-ups and global software companies are included in the department’s broad client roster. The group’s workload includes trade mark disputes, IT-related litigation and transactional cases involving IP elements. Silvia Urgas has ‘extensive audiovisual sector knowledge’ and co-heads the practice with Priit Lätt, a highly regarded IP and IT practitioner with established expertise in advising on cryptocurrency matters.

Praxisleiter:

Silvia Urgas; Priit Lätt


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Joonas Kartsep


Referenzen

‚Silvia Urgas stands out for her exceptional combination of legal expertise, strategic thinking and genuine understanding of the client’s industry. She has an impressive ability to translate complex IP and licensing matters into clear, actionable solutions that perfectly fit the realities of our audiovisual production work. What we value most in Silvia is her proactivity, attention to detail and business-oriented mindset. She approaches every issue with clarity and efficiency.‘

‚Their advice is always thorough, fast and business-oriented, which makes collaboration very efficient.‘

‚They are not only logical and analytical, but they display a great deal of creativity in their problem-solving.‘

Kernmandanten

Soldera


Eesti Post (Omniva)


Estonian Actors’ Association


Cultural Endowment of Estonia


Lindt


Guardtime


SK ID Solutions (SK)


S.A. VICHY CATALAN


Tietoevry


The Estonian Association of Audiovisual Authors (EAAA)


Better Medicine


Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (BNFF), or PÖFF (Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival)


KJK Fund SICAV-SIF Baltic States


Estonian Association of Audiovisual Authors (EAAA)


HeBA Clinic


e-residency


Ready Player Me


Verge Eesti


2C Ventures


Dawn Capital


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Estonian Association of Audiovisual Authors (EAAA) on the successful renewal of its cooperation agreement with the Estonian Authors’ Society (EAS).

WALLESS

WALLESS, among whose clients are telecoms companies and prominent public entities, including government agencies, boasts expertise in handling data protection, software, licensing, IP rights and telecoms regulatory matters. Toomas Taube is highly regarded for his excellent track record in advising on trade mark litigation and enforcement matters, and Merit Lind-Tsoganoff, garners praise for ‘her exceptional knowledge of technology-related law‘ and her expertise in handling IT solutions development projects; the duo are at the helm of the practice. Hannes Vallikivi, who specialises in technology law, is a key contact.

Praxisleiter:

Toomas Taube; Merit Lind-Tsoganoff


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Hannes Vallikivi; Katrin Alliksaar


Referenzen

‘The WALLESS IP, IT and telecoms team is strong because they combine very good legal knowledge with a practical understanding of how technology businesses work. Their advice is always clear, useful and focused on solving problems, not just describing them. They are fast to respond, easy to work with, and give practical answers that help us move forward in business decisions. WALLESS gives personal attention. Communication is always professional and efficient.‘

‘Merit stands out through her exceptional knowledge of technology-related law and her practical, business-minded approach. She always provides advice that is clear, solution-oriented and easy to apply in practice. She is calm, precise and efficient, even in complex or time-sensitive matters. Her communication is always straightforward, and she is a pleasure to work with. Overall, Merit and the team provide an excellent client service which is reliable, knowledgeable and always focused on achieving the best result for the client.’

‘The team is well aligned.‘

Kernmandanten

City of Tartu


Turnit OÜ


AS Liviko


ELEKS group


Blackwall


Elisa Oyj


IT and Development Centre, Ministry of the Interior


Enterprise Estonia


Estonian Police and Border Guard Board


Eesti Loto AS


EveryPay


Republic of Estonia Information System Authority


Datafruit OÜ


Texta OÜ


Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications


Cognitech OÜ


eKool


Viru Keskus


HANSABUSS Group


The Government Office of the Republic of Estonia


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting as counsel to the Estonian Government (via the Police and Border Guard Board) on the ongoing, complex preparations for the development, production and servicing of the new-era government-issued electronic identity documents, as well as for the set-up of the new trust services under the eIDAS Regulation.
  • Acting as counsel to the e-Governance Academy (eGA) on various IP/IT related initiatives.
  • Advised the Estonian State Information Authority on the development of the first ever electronic identity wallet under eIDAS2 requirements.

WIDEN

At WIDEN, the 'solution-oriented' team provides 'clear and practical advice' on a broad range of IP-related matters. The group leverages the firm's wider presence in the Baltic legal market to support Estonian clients with IP rights issues, as well as handling cybersecurity, software development, digital transformation and patent protection issues. Henri Ratnik is very experienced in handling IP and data protection cases while Rauno Kinkar focuses on smart technology issues; the pair co-head the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Rauno Kinkar; Henri Ratnik


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Margus Reiland


Referenzen

‚Their strengths include deep knowledge of the Estonian legal framework, strong cross-border experience, and an ability to deliver under pressure on high-value and time-sensitive matters.’

‘They stand out for their combination of legal expertise, commercial understanding, and personal commitment. They are approachable, responsive, and willing to go the extra mile when urgent matters arise.‘

‚Rauno Kinkar stands out for his strategic insight and ability to manage cross-border matters with confidence. Margus Reiland has been exceptionally reliable, fast and detail-oriented. ’

Kernmandanten

Eesti Üliõpilaskondade Liit


HeyDigital OÜ


Ready Player Me OÜ


Scorestars OÜ


Sidekik OÜ


A Film Eesti OÜ


GenNet Laboratories AS


Punktid Technologies AS / HVK Business OÜ


Jozels OÜ / Cartoon


Musti Group Nordic Oy


Sihtasutus Eesti Meremuuseum


Decathlon Lietuva UAB Eesti Filiaal


Starship Technologies OÜ


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised GenNet Laboratories AS on domestic and international software licensing agreements, IP rights management, and corporate IP restructuring transactions.

Magnusson

Magnusson regularly assists clients with IP issues, as well as cybersecurity matters, crypto assets and regulatory cases. Managing partner Jaanus Mägi heads up the practice; he is ably supported by IP and IT expert Sander Peterson.

Praxisleiter:

Jaanus Mägi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sander Peterson


Kernmandanten

P.H. Primary OÜ


FXFX OÜ


Cyberspace OÜ


Finsupport OÜ


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting as counsel to P.H. Primary OÜ on regulatory issues, platform operations, and digital service matters.
  • Advised FXFX OÜ on a cross-border co-investment and development agreement for a video game.
  • Advised CloudlessOne OÜ on IP matters relating to the development of a project management platform.

NOVE

NOVE's team 'stands out because of its combination of deep legal expertise and a client-first approach'. The practice draws together the collective strength of the data protection, IT and cybersecurity groups to advise prominent Estonian cybersecurity companies on a wide range of matters, including privacy issues and compliance cases. Practice head Sten Tikerpe is 'a seasoned IP and IT law expert'. Arsi Pavelts is very experienced in advising on a wide spectrum of IP and IT disputes, and Mari Past is adept at handling GDPR compliance mandates.

Praxisleiter:

Sten Tikerpe


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Arsi Pavelts; Mari Past


Referenzen

‘This practice stands out because of its combination of deep legal expertise and a client-first approach. The team doesn’t just react to problems. They anticipate challenges and create strategies that protect and position clients for success. The practice takes time to understand industry specific nuances, which makes their advice not only legally sound but also commercially practical.’

‘Responsive, practical, and solution-oriented. They think with us, not just for us.‘

‘Sten Tikerpe has been excellent. He is approachable, very responsive, and delivers clear, pragmatic advice quickly. His ability to think with us and adapt to our needs is something we highly value.’

Kernmandanten

Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs


Estonian Health Insurance Fund


Maru Metall AS and MDSC Systems OÜ


Sunly AS and its subsidiaries


Northside Solutions


East Tallinn Central Hospital


Estonian Academy of Security Sciences


Certific


Ministry of the Interior


Filter


Tallinn Airport


Nortal


Dolm IT


Ayren / Isekallur


Tartu University (Estonian Biobank)


ValueSpace


Medicum Tervishoiuteenused


ADM Interactive


HansaFilm


West Tallinn Central Hospital


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Estonian Health Insurance Fund with conducting a data protection impact assessment with a focus on Cloud-SaaS services.
  • Assisted the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences with a full-scale GDPR compliance audit.

RASK Attorneys-at-Law

RASK Attorneys-at-Law is very active in the technology sector, with the IP, IT and telecoms group acting from within a broader technology department to advise on blockchain technologies and the development of IT platforms. Kai Villemson is routinely instructed by tech start-ups, and Ken Kaarel Gross assists technology clients with contractual matters. Software licensing cases are also prominent in the group’s workload. The practice is co-led by Timo Kullerkupp and Karl Erik Esko.

Praxisleiter:

Timo Kullerkupp; Karl Erik Esko


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ken Kaarel Gross; Kai Villemson


Referenzen

‘The team from RASK is flexible in their approach, and they adapt to changing situations.‘

‘The team is diverse, and there is always someone available for very specific needs.’

‘Timo Kullerkupp is a multi-talented lawyer.‘

Kernmandanten

Hepta Group Airborne OÜ


OÜ Flaperon


Panorama Glass Lodge ehf.


Kristin Lätt


Optigon OÜ


Net Group OÜ


Datahouse OÜ


Modera AS


Triniti

Triniti's team 'consistently demonstrates exceptional legal expertise and a deep understanding of complex issues'. Under the leadership of Maarja Pild-Freiberg, the group is well-versed in assisting media companies with a broad range of regulatory matters, including GDPR issues and AML compliance. Karmen Turk is 'a leading legal expert on media-related legislation and copyright legislation', and patent law expert Maria Silvia Martinson is very experienced in handling cases involving the enforcement of IP rights. Karin Oras joined the group in late 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Maarja Pild-Freiberg


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Karmen Turk; Maria Silvia Martinson; Karin Oras


Referenzen

‘A team that deeply knows topics connected with media and broadcasting, both at an Estonian and an EU level.’

‘Karmen Turk is the best lawyer in the media field in Estonia.’

‘Maarja Pild-Freiberg is readily available and responsive at critical moments, and she can quickly assess and manage risks. She provides clear and straightforward answers.‘

Kernmandanten

Postimees Grupp AS


Äripäev AS


AS Go3 Baltics


Proact Estonia AS


REACT


Duo Media Networks AS


Montonio Finance OÜ


Utilitas OÜ


Julianus Inkasso OÜ


Zone Media OÜ


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Postimees Grupp AS on intellectual property, media, and data protection related matters.
  • Acting as counsel to Julianus Inkasso OÜ on complex data protection cases.