Sullivan
Microsoft has discontinued support for Internet Explorer. To access the Sullivan website, please install a modern browser like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
Amcham Finland U.S. Specialist Breakfast Briefing
When: June 11, 2025
Location: Helsinki, Finland
People: Michael J. Student and Michael S. Palmisciano

Michael Student and Michael Palmisciano presented "Commercial and IP Considerations in the U.S. Market & Strategies For Tariffs" at Amcham Finland's U.S. Specialist Breakfast Briefing on June 11, 2025, in Helsinki, Finland. 

As new tariffs reshape the business landscape, Finnish companies face both challenges and opportunities in the U.S. market. Understanding the legal, commercial and intellectual property dimensions of the U.S. market has never been more critical for Finnish companies looking to successfully expand or strengthen their presence across the Atlantic.

This discussion covered the following topics:

  • Intellectual Property Protection: Types of protection, timing considerations, employee agreements and essential startup contracts
  • Customer Contracts: U.S. customer contracting processes, documentation requirements, the "emergency contract review kit" and managing tariff-related challenges
  • Branding Strategies: Creating legally and commercially viable brands, strategic USPTO registration benefits and active brand protection in the litigation-heavy U.S. market
  • Practical Guidance: Concrete steps to avoid common pitfalls and effective strategies for Finnish exporters dealing with U.S. tariffs