Erika Arvonen
About Erika Arvonen
Erika Arvonen is a Marketing and Brand Director at Heidell Distillery Company in Naantali, Finland, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in law and economics, having studied at Hanken School of Economics and Tallinn University, and has held various roles in customer service and legal training.
Work at Heidell Distillery Company
Erika Arvonen has served as the Marketing and Brand Director at Heidell Distillery Company since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing marketing strategies, brand development, and social media engagement. As a part-owner of the company, she plays a significant role in driving sales and enhancing the brand's presence in the market. The distillery is located in Naantali, Southwest Finland, and focuses on creating unique spirits.
Experience at European Patent Office
Since 2021, Erika Arvonen has been working as a Trainee at the European Patent Office in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. In this position, she is involved in various tasks related to intellectual property rights and patent management. Her role allows her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting, contributing to the office's mission of promoting innovation through effective patent systems.
Education and Expertise
Erika Arvonen holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration with a focus on Intellectual Property Law from Hanken School of Economics, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in International and EU Law from Tallinn University between 2016 and 2019. Additionally, she completed her Finnish Matriculation Examination at Naantalin lukio from 2011 to 2014.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Erika Arvonen gained diverse experience in various positions. She worked as a Customer Advisor at Avaca Oy from 2014 to 2018 in the Turku Area. Following this, she served as a Legal Trainee at Asianajotoimisto Kalasatama Oy from 2018 to 2020 in Helsinki, and later at Nokia from 2020 to 2021. These roles provided her with valuable insights into customer service, legal processes, and corporate operations.
Research and Presentations
Erika Arvonen has demonstrated her research capabilities through her bachelor's thesis titled 'Problem of Authorship with Artificial Intelligence,' which received the highest grade of A (5.0). She also presented a product-based analysis at the Intellectual Property Management Workshop organized by WIPO in October 2020. These experiences reflect her genuine enthusiasm for intellectual property rights and related fields.