Minna Koivisto has worked as an IP assistant involved with patents since 2001 and has trained herself as a patents professional with extensive knowledge of the sector. Minna independently manages several patent process stages and is responsible for ensuring, for example, that all of the formalities are in good order when submitting applications to the patent office, or responding to its decisions or oppositions by competitors. Her daily work includes correspondence with domestic and foreign customers and agents, invoicing and the monitoring of deadlines.