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In that role he focused particularly on patent portfolio management and legal issues related to open-source software.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I have previously worked on a variety of legal matters related to data privacy, IP, and open-source software, and I am excited about the opportunity to deepen my expertise from a new perspective in a new environment. I look forward to taking on new challenges and collaborating with my new colleagues. It&#8217;s great to be joining Lieke!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mikael Kallio has been appointed as Associate as of 7 September 2026. Mikael joins Lieke\u2019s Data and technology team. He advises clients on a wide range of matters related to data privacy, data protection, intellectual property, artificial intelligence, and commercial agreements. 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