17/07/2026
What makes a design classic worth protecting?
For Aarikka, the answer lies in products that have retained their distinctive character for decades. The Aarikka elves, the Keisarinna candleholder and the Pässi ram are more than well-known objects. They are part of a brand identity built on Finnish design, wood, round shapes and a sense of playfulness.
Together with Berggren, Aarikka has strengthened the protection of its brand and classic products through design protection and trade marks. One recent example is the Aarikka elf, which was registered as a 3D trade mark in 2024.
For long-standing products, 3D trade marks can offer an important route to protection when design protection is no longer available due to lack of novelty. In Aarikka’s case, this helps preserve the uniqueness of products that have become recognisable over generations.
As Aarikka looks towards international growth, IP protection plays an increasingly important role in managing risks, defending the brand and ensuring that future classics are protected from the start.