Reson Oy

Reson Oy provides specialized legal services in copyright and intellectual property matters, with particular strength in technology-driven industries such as gaming, software, and digital media. The firm advises on IP portfolio management, open source licensing, copyright enforcement, and the protection of creative and technical works. Reson has represented clients in over 100 copyright-related court proceedings since 2001, covering disputes ranging from software copyright infringement to broadcasting rights and trade secret misappropriation. The firm also guides clients through emerging IP challenges posed by generative AI, including questions of authorship, training data legality, and the scope of protection for AI-assisted outputs.

Reson Oy advises technology and media companies on communications and media law matters arising from digital services, online platforms, and content distribution. The firm handles regulatory questions related to the EU Digital Services Act, platform liability, content moderation obligations, and influencer marketing compliance. Reson also assists clients with broadcasting and media rights disputes, deepfake-related legal challenges, and the regulatory framework governing AI-generated content. The firm's founding partner regularly provides expert commentary on media law topics for national broadcasters and publications, and has been consulted by Finnish parliamentary committees on digital media legislation.

Reson Oy represents clients in white-collar criminal matters where technology plays a central role. The firm handles cases involving data breaches, trade secret theft, computer fraud, and fundraising offences, drawing on deep technical expertise to build effective defence strategies in complex proceedings. Reson's lawyers translate intricate digital evidence and software-related facts into clear legal arguments before criminal courts. The firm has defended clients in high-profile cases such as the Vastaamo data breach proceedings and prosecutions arising from responsible vulnerability disclosure by white-hat hackers, as well as criminal disputes related to software production and online fundraising. This combination of litigation experience and genuine understanding of information technology enables Reson to handle criminal cases that conventional law firms typically lack the technical capacity to address.

Reson Oy is a Helsinki-based law firm built specifically for the technology sector. The firm advises software companies, gaming studios, SaaS providers, and digital platforms on the full lifecycle of technology transactions — from contract drafting and negotiation to regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. Reson's core strength lies in its team's genuine technical background: its founding partner holds an engineering degree from Aalto University and has coded web applications professionally. This enables the firm to handle complex IT contracts, data protection and GDPR compliance, information security governance, e-commerce regulations, and advertising law matters with a depth of technical understanding that conventional law firms cannot match. Reson regularly trains corporate clients and public sector organisations on AI regulation, digital services law, and emerging technology compliance.

Reson Oy advises technology companies on employment law matters throughout the employee lifecycle — from drafting employment contracts and stock option programmes to managing terminations and negotiating exit agreements. The firm serves clients ranging from early-stage startups to established companies such as Supercell, helping them build HR processes, workplace policies, and documentation that meet Finnish legal requirements while supporting growth. Reson handles wrongful termination disputes, non-compete and non-solicitation clause enforcement, and shareholder-employee conflicts where corporate and employment law intersect. The firm's familiarity with the technology industry ensures practical, business-oriented advice tailored to the realities of fast-moving organisations.

Reson Oy supports technology companies in corporate structuring, shareholder agreements, funding rounds, and licensing arrangements. The firm has advised on significant venture capital transactions, including IQM Finland's €11.2 million first funding round, and regularly assists startups and growth companies with employee share offerings, articles of association, and investor negotiations. Reson also provides ongoing corporate counsel to software companies and digital service providers, handling matters such as open source licensing strategies, commercial licensing agreements, and corporate governance. The firm's deep understanding of technology business models allows it to structure agreements that reflect the practical realities of software development, SaaS delivery, and platform operations.