Intellectual property and media in Sweden

Sandart&Partners Advokatbyrå KB

Sandart&Partners Advokatbyrå KB is a highly regarded name in the practice area, with significant aptitude in contentious mandates, including both litigation and arbitration proceedings. The group covers the pharmaceuticals, technology, and media sectors, among others, and covers all aspects of IP. Key names in the team include Dag Sandart, who is highly active in litigation; Karin Cederlund, whose specialism is IP and advertisement law; and Julia Ericsson, an expert in patent litigation and trade secrets work. Anders Kylhammar shares Ericson’s aptitude in trade secret disputes, in addition to a broader range of commercial litigation. Karin Westerberg covers patents, copyright, and trade marks, and Mattias Erdös is active for numerous prominent media clients. Anna Bladh Redzic has key expertise in litigation.

Other key lawyers:

Julia Ericsson; Dag Sandart; Peter Sande; Anders Kylhammar; Karin Cederlund; Karin Westerberg; Mattias Erdös; Anna Bladh Redzic


Testimonials

‘Excellent dispute resolution team – particularly for IP disputes.’

‘Anna Bladh Redzic was previously a Swedish judge, so brings excellent judicial insight.’

‘Experienced and knowledgeable team in IP and media.’

‘Swift with their response, very professional but also friendly and approachable, always going beyond their limits to provide the best professional advice and service possible.’

‘Extremely professional and skilled in their expertise.’

‘Mattias Erdös – Responsive and very knowledgeable.’

Setterwalls

Setterwalls is active advising clients on the protection, enforcement, and commercialisation of IP rights. The group benefits from a nationwide network of offices, and is regularly active in contentious matters, with particular strength in patent litigation. Clients include prominent domestic and international clients, deriving from numerous industries, including the pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and media sectors. The offering is jointly led by Sophia Spala in Stockholm, Fredrik Roos in Gothenburg, and Martin Levinsohn and Per Lidman, who are both based in Malmo. Anna Hildingsson is also a key name, with broad sector expertise which extends to the fashion, life sciences, and automotive industries, among others.

Practice head(s):

Martin Levinsohn, Per Lidman, Sophia Spala, Fredrik Roos


Other key lawyers:

Anna Hildingsson; Lovisa Dahl Nelson


Testimonials

‘The team at Setterwalls builds on a broad experience within the area to bring actionable advice when facing challenges and setting up strategy.’

‘Lovisa Dahl Nelson has broad and deep knowledge of intellectual property law and marketing law, together with a comprehensive industry experience and curiosity, she is able to provide practical advice on challenges and recommend business strategies.’

‘Martin Levinsohn is the name to note.’

‘The team has in-depth knowledge of the various IP rights. They have a very good commercial and business sense and are standout litigators.’

‘Fredrik Roos is a leading IP lawyer and deserves the highest ranking.’

‘Fredrik Roos is a true partner to our legal department and understands our business priorities.’

‘Excellent knowledge of local law and practice, availability, counsel on litigation, patent invalidation and on practical and strategic aspects linked to the Swedish patent law and practical aspects of litigation.’

‘In addition to their outstanding knowledge of the technical area and of local law, they provided advice in a timely and clear manner, with a strategic outlook and full discussion of the possible scenarios.’

Key clients

Coop Sverige AB/Konsumentföreningen


Finansiell ID-teknik BID AB


Sophiahemmet


FlixMobility/FlixBus


Rivian IP Holdings


Diageo


Lifesum


Bausch & Lomb


Bulgari


Cult of the North


Villeroy & Boch


Lyft Inc.


General Motors


Epiroc


Sandoz


Orifarm


Fresenius Kabi


Zentiva


Novo Nordisk


Kompan


Life Europe AB


STADA


2Care4


Neuraxpharm


Asgard Therapeutics


Viatris/Mylan


Båstadgruppen


Kemetyl


Cloetta


Fristads


Dynapac


Work highlights


  • Representing Sandoz in several major patent disputes that are pending before the Patent Court and the Patent Court of Appeal.
  • Advising Sony Music Entertainment Sweden on IP matters, including handling its global trade mark portfolio.
  • Representing STADA in a dispute against Takeda concerning Takeda’s supplementary protection certificate (SPC) for certain salts of the prodrug lisdexamphetamine, which is used to tread ADHD.

Advokatfirman Vinge

Advokatfirman Vinge fields a deep bench with considerable expertise in IP disputes, with a strong record in complex international mandates. The group has key aptitude in trade mark and copyright matters, and is regularly active for major clients with considerable IP portfolios. Richard Wessman leads the team, with over 25 years’ experience in trade mark, design, and copyright matters. Håkan Borgenhäll is highly regarded for his expertise in IP disputes, while Malin Malm Waerme shares Borgenhäll’s focus on disputes, and is active for domestic and international clients. Tobias Kempas has expertise in innovative areas of IP, including AI. Carl Lönnqvist joined the department from an in-house position in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Richard Wessman


Other key lawyers:

Tobias Kempas; Håkan Borgenhäll; Stojan Arnerstål; Malin Malm Waerme; Sofia Ljungblad; Carl Lönnqvist


Testimonials

‘Vinge has significant depth of experience within the team. It’s easy to find a good fit in terms of experience and cost for a particular problem within the firm.’

‘Malin Malm Waerme has been exceptional, providing valuable guidance and working well with our internal team.’

‘The experience I had with Vinge is exceptional, a solid 10 out of 10. It’s rare to encounter companies that exhibit such high levels of professionalism in every aspect.’

‘They are hardworking individuals with passion, pride in their work, and an understanding of what’s important to me as a customer.’

‘Vinge are brilliant to work with. Highly collaborative at all levels, receptive to new ideas and together a fantastic team.’

‘Malin Malm Waerme is just brilliant. Malin is very experienced, thoughtful in approach, determined and works extremely hard to put our client’s interests first. We are lucky to work with her and her team on this project.’

‘Håkan Borgenhäll thinks deeply about the legal issues on the case.’

Key clients

Alfa Laval


Apple


Eli Lilly and Company


Pernod Ricard/The Absolut Company


Swedish Match North Europe


Swedish Olympic Committee


Thomas Concrete Group


MSD (Merck & Co.)


Star Stable Entertainment AB


Hansa Biopharma


Hästens Sängar AB


Viva Wine Group AB


Daniel Wellington AB


Mio AB


Ellevio


LKAB


Stripe Services, LLC


Lantmännen Cerealia


Takeda Pharmaceutical International Inc


Work highlights


  • Acting for Merck Sharp & Dohme in a complex SPC dispute where KRKA challenges an SPC for Janumet.
  • Defending Thomas Concrete Group’s multinational interests in the THOMAS brand portfolio, handling trade mark infringement and invalidity litigation against German companies in Sweden.
  • Representing Mio AB in a precedent-setting copyright dispute over the Cord Table, a key product contributing significantly to Mio’s sales.

Westerberg & Partners

Westerberg & Partners‘ deep team is regularly active on highly complex and multijurisdictional disputes, with experience in litigation before the Court of Justice of the European Union. The group is additionally experienced in non-contentious matters, with a diverse client base which includes major pharmaceuticals, prominent media groups, and SME clients from a range of innovative industries. Team lead Henrik Wistam is a prominent name for trade mark disputes; he is supported by Jonas Westerberg, a highly regarded patent litigator, and Stefan Widmark, whose practice concentrates on copyright and media issues. Helena Wassén Öström heads up the trade mark and design prosecution offering, while Ludvig Holm leads on patents, frequently working alongside Björn Rundblom Andersson.

Practice head(s):

Henrik Wistam


Other key lawyers:

Jonas Westerberg; Ludvig Holm; Björn Rundblom Andersson; Stefan Widmark, Helena Wassén Öström; Hans Eriksson


Testimonials

‘A strong team of high-quality and top-notch patent practitioners, adept across all fields of patent law, including in life sciences. They provide very considered and thorough advice. Highly capable practitioners and one of our main go-to law firm in Sweden for patent expertise.’

‘Björn Rundblom Andersson and Ludvig Holm are the stand-out individuals, delivering first-class service with skill and aplomb. Jonas Westerberg is the senior statesman, providing high level strategic advice commensurate with his significant years of experience in the Swedish market.’

‘W&P has a very dedicated IP team with experts covering the main IP practice areas. They have a good combination of strong/solid legal skills plus excellent commercial sense. They are dedicated to provide innovative and sophisticated legal advice bearing in mind client’s commercial needs.’

‘Pragmatic, professional, polite, high quality work.’

‘Helena Wassén Öström is very good at providing strategically sophisticated and commercial advice to clients. She understands clients’ business very well, including their commercial goals, budgets, main concerns etc, and manages their IP work accordingly.’

‘Henrik Wistam and Ludvig Holm are both highly recommended.’

‘Westerberg & Partners is an IP boutique firm with a great mix of older experienced lawyers as well as young and eager lawyers. One thing often left out is the level of the paralegals, which at Westerberg is extremely high.’

‘Helena Wassén-Öström is very knowledgeable in the law, as well as about the fashion industry. She is thorough and pragmatic. Henrik Wistam is an experienced litigator with a great tactical mind.’

Key clients

AB Electrolux


H&M


Finansiell ID-teknik BID


ReadSpeaker AB


Permobil Group


Avicii Music AB


Embark Studios


Gotain AB


Gallery Mikael & Thomas Asplund


Work highlights


  • Representing AB Electrolux in patent infringement proceedings brought by a BSH Hausgeräte GmbH seeking pan-European relief from the Swedish courts for alleged infringement in ten patents.
  • Represented leading Swedish fintech company Finansiell ID-Teknik BID AB in trade secret and copyright litigation, as well as patent litigation.
  • Representing Gallery Mikael & Thomas Asplund in copyright infringement proceedings against Swedish retailer Mio, in a case currently before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

AWA

AWA offers support on patents, trade marks, design, and copyright to a diverse client base including both start-ups and multinationals. Kristina Walls leads the team, which includes Ted Hagman in Gothenburg, Louise Jonshammar in Stockholm, and Anders Isaksson, who works from Lund. Hagman augments his IP practice with expertise in marketing law, Jonshammar contributes broader expertise in European patent law, and Isaksson is a notable specialist in medtech work. Lars Pettersson specialises in disputes and litigation.

Practice head(s):

Kristina Walls


Other key lawyers:

Louise Jonshammar; Ted Hagman; Niklas Mattsson; Anders Isaksson; Jeanette Jakobsson; Lars Pettersson


Key clients

ABB


ADB Safegate


Affibody


Clas Ohlson


Scan Coin AB


SEBSSAB


Acreo Swedish ICT


CellaVision


NordNet


Work highlights


  • Representing a global healthcare company before the Patent and Market Appeal Court in an Supplementary Patent Certificate application.
  • Representing a leading consumer electronics company in major litigation regarding standard essential patents.
  • Representing a Nordic and US-based steel company in several infringements and counterfeit cases.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB advises on a broad range of IP and marketing law, and is active for clients in the media, technology, and telecoms sectors, among others. Malin Allard has experience in IP and media law, and co-leads the team alongside Johanna Linder, whose specialises in the IT sector, and Henrik Lindstrand, a key name in privacy and media law. Gustav Kyringer-Jurell is a key contact for IP litigation.

Practice head(s):

Johanna Linder; Malin Allard; Henrik Lindstrand


Other key lawyers:

Gustav Kyringer-Jurell


Testimonials

‘Great team composition with good industry knowledge and commercial approach.’

‘Malin Allard is very business oriented and shows a great understanding for our industry and provides targeted and efficient advice. She is available when you need her and really committed.’

‘Business minded, professional from all perspectives and great collaboration.’

Key clients

Telenor Group


Qarlbo AB


Lignin Industries


Kiselkarbid i Stockholm AB (KISAB)


Föreningen Svensk Elitfotboll


PostNord AB (publ)


Arla Foods


Svenskt Näringsliv


MIPS AB


Billerud AB


ITAB Shop Concept AB


Orkla ASA


Yubico AB


Acast AB (publ)


SJ AB


Ahlberg-Dollarstore AB


Haypp Group AB


Permobil AB


Work highlights


  • Advising Acast on matters closely related to Acast’s core business, i.e., the licensing of audio content and the distribution of that content through its tech platform as well as connecting advertisers and podcast listeners through the platform.
  • Assisting Kiselkarbid i Stockholm AB (KISAB) on a continuous basis with inter alia cross-border business critical and strategic IPR licensing issues.
  • Assisted Telenor Connexion in relation to complex issues relating to Standard Essential Patents (SEP), and the establishment of a related strategy.

Advokatfirman Delphi

Advokatfirman Delphi is active in IP matters across a diverse array of industries, including the life sciences, technology, and media sectors. Henrik Bengtsson co-leads the department alongside Maria Winckler and Kristian Fredriksson. Bengtsson’s practice covers IP and trade secrets work, Winckler has further expertise in marketing law, and Fredriksson specialises in patent law. Agnes Hammarstrand is a key contact for e-commerce mandates, while Richard Lenemark has experience in the entertainment sector.

Practice head(s):

Henrik Bengtsson; Maria Winckler; Kristian Fredriksson


Other key lawyers:

Agnes Hammarstrand; Rebecka Harding; Richard Lenemark


Key clients

Procter & Gamble


Cipla Europe NV


Google LLC


Oriflame Cosmetics AG


Mio AB


KG Knutsson


Sdiptech ABC


las Ohlson AB


Poppels Bryggeri AB


Advokatbyrån Gulliksson

Advokatbyrån Gulliksson is a key contract for numerous prominent pharmaceuticals clients, with further expertise in the motoring, tech, and life science industries, among others. The department is highly active in IP litigation, and has experience representing clients before the Supreme Court and ECJ. Jointly leading the department are IP and market law specialist Jens Olsson, automotive expert Hans-Anders Odh, and Magnus Dahlman, who heads up the patent litigation practice group. Per Svärd in Lund is focused on the pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and IT industries, and frequently works alongside litigator Ulrika Nordenvik.

Practice head(s):

Jens Olsson; Hans-Anders Odh; Magnus Dahlman


Other key lawyers:

Per Svärd; Therese Grennard; Ulrika Nordenvik; Ebba Bosma


Testimonials

‘Gulliksson stands out in the Swedish market in several ways: the partnership and the team-at-large has a good profile, the client base is a good mix between industries and innovators/generics/biosimilars as regards the pharma and biotech industries, the integration with patent attorneys and the healthy transnational relationships with other firms.’

‘Magnus Dahlman and Jens Olsson are both prominent individuals in Swedish patent litigation, and we have worked with both of them. Proven result-getters, their services are wanted by clients across a broad range of industries, domestic as well as internationals.’

‘They have very good knowledge about IP, and think on how to support the client the best.’

‘They are client success oriented.’

‘We have been working with Gulliksson for many years, and their intellectual property and media team is very competent, gives quick feedback and relevant and to-the-point advice. In addition, they are business-minded and know how to tailor their advice to fit our industry and our company.’

‘Hans-Anders Odh is somebody we always can turn to, especially for our IP-related queries, to which he provides relevant and to-the-point advice with a business-like mindset.’

‘Experts in fields of patent law, mix of courage, humbleness and reason. A trusted adviser!’

‘Simply better at what they do. Confident enough to give clear and good advice.’

Key clients

Jaguar Land Rover Ltd


Volvo Car Corporation


Edwards Lifesciences


Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte


Teva N Seiko Epson


Alfa Laval Corporate AB


Aktiebolaget Trav & Galopp (ATG)


IKEA


Sandoz


Work highlights


  • Successfully represented Volvo Car Corporation in a trade mark infringement case involving the issue of well-known status of a trade mark and the scope of protection initiated with the Swedish Patent and Market Court against a Finnish wheel rim manufacturer.

Mannheimer Swartling

Mannheimer Swartling fields a team across offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and offers key strength in the pharmaceuticals, tech, and automotive sectors. The group is adept in both contentious and non-contentious mandates, including patent litigation. Oscar Björkman Possne leads the team, and is ‘a real IP star’, with experience representing clients in complex multijurisdictional transactions and disputes. Niklas Sjöblom is particularly active in the technology sector. Martin Hallström covers both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and is active for both domestic and international clients, while Emil Brengesjö is a key name for disputes.

Practice head(s):

Oscar Björkman Possne


Other key lawyers:

Niklas Sjöblom; Martin Hallström; Emil Brengesjö; Malena Lofte


Testimonials

‘Super high quality and one of the best for patent litigation in Sweden.’

‘Deep technical understanding of complex patent disputes, very attentive to detail.’

‘True powerhouse – they can help with anything and everything.’

‘Niklas Sjöblom is very knowledgeable and humble.’

‘The team’s capabilities and experience stand out in the Swedish market. It can handle all kinds of matters, from complex IP litigation to transactional IP work. Excellent support, with high attention and an excellent ability to handle complex matters.’

‘Oscar Björkman Possne stands out as a real IP star in the Swedish market. His vast experience as a litigator and commercial lawyer is impressive. Oscar has the ability to understand and analyse both complex legal and commercial questions, put them in context and provide you with clear-cut advice.’

‘The team is very responsive and provides excellent client service. The team stands out for its investment in the junior members of the team, in particular for providing associates with opportunities to advocate in court.’

‘The creativity and flexibility that the team showed in their work, all the way from developing case strategy through advocacy at trial, stands out in particular.’

Key clients

Bayer


BMS


Lyckeby – Sveriges Stärkelseproducenter


Västra Götalandsregionen


Tenzing


Work highlights


  • Representing Bayer in ongoing patent litigation concerning the patent protecting the once daily dosage regimen for the anticoagulant Xarelto.
  • Advising one of the leading producers of starch and innovative food products Lyckeby on a strategic licensing arrangement.
  • Advised the private equity company Tenzing on its majority acquisition of Bannerflow, a cloud platform in creative automation for display advertising.

Roschier

Roschier fields a large team with expertise across the spectrum of patent, copyright, and trade mark law, including contentious and non-contentious matters. Erik Ficks leads, with considerable expertise in patent and trade mark litigation. Björn Johansson Heigis leads on data protection and digitalisation matters, and has experience across the IT, media, and gambling sectors. Also key are Susanne Mellqvist, who manages domestic and international trade mark portfolios, and John Park, who assists with the licensing, acquisition, and sale of IP rights.

Practice head(s):

Erik Ficks


Other key lawyers:

Björn Johansson Heigis; Susanne Mellqvist; John Park


Testimonials

‘Very good at understanding issues from a client perspective and rapid in comprehending related issues, such as the technology the client is working in.’

‘Good team compilation with one senior leader and the two associates, where everyone is allowed to contribute in a competent but friendly environment.’

‘Solid team. Pragmatic and commercial approach.’

‘Björn Johansson Heigis – excellent lawyer. Innovative. Provides actionable advice.’

‘Susanne Mellqvist, is a skilled and highly experienced with in IP/Trade marks/Brand protection and especially within trade mark registration and the bureaucracy surrounding EUIPO.’

‘Erik Ficks is a really skilled partner who inspires confidence and calmness. Always accessible and truly solid materially and unpretentious.’

‘Smooth and personal communication. Very skilled and dedicated individuals.’

‘Erik Ficks and Björn Heigis are outstanding in their respective fields. Erik has a sharp legal mind and good technical understanding. Björn is an excellent team leader and knows how to communicate with decision makers.’

Key clients

Bonnierförlagen (Bonnier Books)


BookBeat


Moomin Characters


Neurim Pharmaceuticals


Nokia


Philip Morris International


Rototilt


Stunlock Studios


The Astrid Lindgren Company


Work highlights


  • Represented Neurim Pharmaceuticals in patent litigation against generic products.
  • Represented Rototilt in patent litigation against a competitor.
  • Represented Nokia in patent litigation against OPPO.

Ström Advokatbyrå

Ström Advokatbyrå is a boutique IP firm specialising in the media and entertainment sector, with a diverse client base of domestic and international names. Managing partner Jerker Edström co-leads the department alongside Staffan Boström, who acts for artists, songwriters and producers; Emilia Hempel, Emil Ödling, and copyright expert Markus Boström. Edström has strong ties with prominent US clients, while Ödling contributes additional strength in TV and film, as does Hempel, whose practice extends to contentious matters.

Practice head(s):

Jerker Edström; Staffan Boström; Emilia Hempel; Emil Ödling; Markus Boström,


Other key lawyers:

Sara Preston


Key clients

Pophouse IPR Advisor AB


Max Martin and MXM Music AB


Live Nation (Nordic)


Nexiko AB


Art & Bob Film & Drama AB; Art & Bob Television AB


Warner Music Sweden AB


TEN Music Group AB


Telegram Studios AB


Banijay Nordic


Swedish House Mafia


The Avicii Group of Companies & Tim Bergling Foundation


Jacob Mühlrad (Composer Jacob Mühlrad AB)


ITV Studios Sweden AB


Memfis Film AB


Queens Of The Clouds AB (Tove Lo)


SkyVerse Nordic AB


Work highlights


  • Leading the legal team on Pophouse IPR Advisor AB’s acquisition of the music catalogue and related brands and rights of legendary rock band KISS in 2023 – 2024.
  • Advising Martin Sandberg p/k/a Max Martin and his music production company MXM Music AB.
  • Advising the Nordic arm of international content powerhouse Banijay consisting of its Swedish production companies Yellow Bird, Mastiff Sweden, Filmlance and Jarowskij.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie‘s fields a full-service IP practice which benefits from the firm’s international network. The group has broad sector expertise, including in the defence, life sciences and digital media industries. Team lead Peder Oxhammar is ‘great to work with’, with prior experience working in-house in prominent pharmaceutical groups. Alexandra Glad advises on trade mark portfolios, with supplementary strength in marketing and media law.

Practice head(s):

Peder Oxhammar


Other key lawyers:

Alexandra Glad; Emelie Svensson; Alexandra Persson; William Höglund


Testimonials

‘IP powerhouse operating very efficiently.’

‘Peder Oxhammar is a leader in his field. His associates Emelie Svensson, Alexandra Persson and William Höglund are also very good.’

‘Baker McKenzie is a truly global firm, and if needed, we are able to get assistance for all relevant jurisdictions.’

Key clients

Krafton/Under Your Skin AB


Unilever


Taleworlds Entertainment


Haleon Sweden AB


C-Rad


Galderma


Alphabet/Google


Biosorbe AB


Genesis Global


BLQ Invest AB


Work highlights


  • Represented Haleon Sweden AB in a court proceeding against the Swedish Medical Product Agency regarding the Swedish Medical Product Agency’s decision to prohibit the sale and marketing of Haleon’s massage gel (cosmetics).
  • Acted for Krafton on its investment into Under Your Skin, a beauty care company in Sweden.
  • Represented BLQ Invest AB in its carve out acquisition of Klarna’s check-out business.

Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird is active for numerous multinationals in contentious and non-contentious IP matters, advising on matters across the tech, automotive, and media sectors, among others. Gabriel Lidman leads the team, and has significant experience in dispute resolution, including both litigation and arbitration proceedings. Gunnar Hjalt is a key contact for small and medium-sized clients, and Wendela Hårdemark joined the practice in early 2025.

Practice head(s):

Gabriel Lidman


Other key lawyers:

Gunnar Hjalt; Wendela Hårdemark


Key clients

Monster Beverage Corporation


Aptiv Contract Services Sweden AB


Momento Film AB


Work highlights


  • Acting as counsel for Momento Film AB in a copyright dispute as regards the rights to the motion picture Madame Luna.

Advokatfirman Lindahl KB

Advokatfirman Lindahl KB fields an ‘efficient, organised and knowledgeable‘ team with experience advising on a range of contentious IP matters, in addition to IP-heavy transactions. Johan Norderyd leads the team, and has significant experience in the practice area, working across trade marks, patents, designs and copyright. Core team members include Johan Åberg, who focuses on copyright and marketing law; Mårten Lindberg, whose focus is on the media, entertainment, and technology sectors; and Christian Sundén, who acts for numerous multinational clients. Tobias Carlsson is also a key name.

Practice head(s):

Johan Norderyd


Other key lawyers:

Christian Sundén; Johan Åberg; Mårten Lindberg; Tobias Carlsson


Testimonials

‘Lindahl, as a truly Swedish law firm, has a great local as well as international network with correspondingly outstanding market knowledge. The cooperation with their Malmö office, which has existed for more than twenty years, is excellent.’

‘Johan Norderyd is one of the top IP lawyers in Sweden. His thoughtful, attentive and yet very responsive manner is highly appreciated by clients. This is complemented by his outstanding intelligence, immense experience and an incredibly strong sense of pragmatic, goal-oriented solutions.’

‘High-calibre legal thinking, excellent response times, pragmatic but also legally sophisticated advice.’

‘ Johan Norderyd – top-notch IP professional, pragmatic advice that is also legally sophisticated.’

‘Excellent team – efficient, organised and knowledgeable, with a practical and client-friendly approach.’

‘Johan Norderyd is excellent and runs a tight ship. He is an expert in the trade mark field and provides clear and client-ready advice.’

‘Personal service and intellectual property know how is the team at Lindahl’s absolute strength and extremely solutions-oriented.’

‘As soon as we encounter problems, Tobias Carlsson is always there to help us out. He is extremely knowledgeable, easy-going, and has learnt our ways of working in no time. He talks to us lawyers in the way we need, but also works closely with those who aren’t lawyers in our company.’

Key clients

Axis Communications AB


Vionlabs


Philips AB


IFL Watches AB


Anora Group


A Rabbit Hole AB


Lennart Sane Agency Akiebolag


Integrinet AB (trading name AppinFil)


Therm-Calc Software AB


Neonode Technologies AB


TT Nyhetsbyrån AB


Imagien AB


Embracer Group AB


Work highlights


  • Advised Imagien AB on a deal with a large entertainment companies.
  • Representing Philips AB in the appeal of a judgement in a marketing dispute before the Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal.
  • Representing Europart i Sverige AB in trade mark and design infringement proceedings against Volvo Lastvagnar AB (Volvo Trucks) before the Swedish Patent and Market Court.

Advokatfirman Malmstedt Law AB

Recently established IP boutique Advokatfirman Malmstedt Law AB acts for a broad range of prominent multinationals in contentious and non-contentious IP issues. The team has ‘extensive knowhow within the intellectual property area, combined with a long practical experience’. Founding partner Mattias Malmstedt leads the team, and is highly experienced in litigation, covering patents, copyright, designs, trade marks, and trade secrets.

Practice head(s):

Mattias Malmstedt


Testimonials

‘This firm’s extensive knowhow within the intellectual property area, combined with a long practical experience, makes this firm an excellent partner when applying or defending a patent or trade mark.’

‘Mattias Malmstedt’s experience within the area, both domestic and internationally, provides the knowledge and practical support needed when applying or defending a patent or trade mark.’

‘Malmstedt Law is very commercially aware and understands the deep importance of IP Law and contentious matters. They are always focused on the optimum outcome and also have great experience in handling large cases with multicultural teams.’

‘Mattias Malmstedt is a fantastic lawyer with deep IP expertise and handles the oral proceedings very well. Also, a commercial awareness for IP value discussions and explaining highly technical issues in a comprehensive and understandable manner.’

‘Very knowledgeable. Really interested in the relevant legal field.’

‘Mattias Malmstedt. Experienced in IPR-law and litigation. Gives useful advice.’

‘Well organised team, play very well with others. In particular, Mattias Malmstedt is a pleasure to work with. We work with them on a case where other litigation is pending in Sweden, and we certainly see that Malmstedt has the upper hand.’

‘Mattias Malmstedt stands out. Very professional and a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

Teva


STADA


AB Tetra Pak (Tetra Laval Holding)


Iconovo AB


Hydroscand AS


ImmunBiotech AB


ITAB AB


Lammhult Design Group AB


Power Stow A/S


Wang


Nexam AB


Clever Group AB


Work highlights


  • Representing defendant Tetra Pak (Tetra Laval Holding) before Board of Appeal in an invalidity case concerning Tetra Prisma 3D trade mark.
  • Represented STADA where the court dismissed the PI claim in alleged patent infringement regarding a generic to block buster Xarelto (rivaroxaban).
  • Representing TEVA in Appeal Court in a notable pharma patent litigation regarding block buster Eliquis (apixaban).

Advokatfirman Schjødt

Advokatfirman Schjødt acts for clients active throughout Scandinavia, and is praised for its ‘commercially savvy team’. The group covers both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, in addition to regulatory issues. Team lead Christopher Tehrani is particularly adept in cross-border matters. Sanna Wolk is a also key name in the team, while Oskar Engman covers data protection, and Hilda Melander contributes strength in contentious matters.

Practice head(s):

Christopher Tehrani


Other key lawyers:

Sanna Wolk; Oskar Engman; Hilda Melander


Testimonials

‘Proactive handling, fast delivery and good advice.’

‘Very commercially savvy team that have great in-depth knowledge of IP law and deliver to the point legal advice.’

‘Christopher Tehrani is the go-to member of the team that always provides razor-sharp advice on even the shortest of notice. Always willing to accommodate our needs and an excellent lawyer. Definitely one of the best patent litigators in Sweden at the moment.’

‘A company on top of its game. Highly professional, effective and trustworthy.’

‘I primarily work with Christopher Tehrani, and appreciate the high-level competence and experience. A friendly but sharp lawyer.’

‘My experience with Schjødt is that they are efficient in gathering the correct team with the necessary qualifications and knowledge. If a case is brought to them, they will put together a bespoke group in an instant. Available and drives any case forward.’

‘Christopher Tehrani has endless competence within IP, and a unique understanding of technology, which is rare for a solicitor. Always progressive in his way of working.’

Key clients

Bayer HealthCare LLC


Bayer Consumer Care AG


Bayer AB


Viking Arm AS


Glenmark Pharmaceuticals


Huawei Technologies Sweden AB


Bankomat AB


ICA Sverige AB


Vermiculus Financial Technology AB


Prins Carl Philips och Prinsessan Sofias Stiftelse


Work highlights


  • Acted for Viking Arm AS in high-value patent infringement litigation against Stanley Black & Decker Inc. before the Unified Patent Court and the Nordic-Baltic Regional Division.
  • Represented Bankomat AB in an infringement case against Google LLC and its affiliates regarding trade mark rights related to the use of ‘BANKOMAT’ in translation services across Scandinavia.
  • Represented Glenmark Pharmaceuticals in a significant patent litigation against Novartis Group, securing a judgment declaring the patent invalid in Sweden and winning full litigation cost compensation.

Synch Advokat AB

Synch Advokat AB advises on the full range of IP matters, and is increasingly active in cross-border matters on behalf of clients across the telecoms, entertainment, and pharmaceuticals sectors. Sara Sparring, who is a founding partner of the firm, co-leads the department alongside Mathilda Nordmark, who focuses on the retail, fintech, and life sciences sectors. My Janse is also a key name, and has key strength in the media and telecoms industries.

Practice head(s):

Mathilda Nordmark; Sara Sparring


Other key lawyers:

My Janse


Testimonials

‘Excellent collaboration with Sara Sparring mainly due to her high competence, responsiveness and execution in a timely manner.’

‘Sara Sparring stands out mainly due to her high competence, responsiveness and execution in a timely manner.’

‘Having tried other advisers, I much appreciated the ability of this team to come up with a creative way forward in the specific situation at hand.’

Key clients

KRKA, d. d., Novo mesto


Motion Picture Association of America


Lipidor AB


Hi3G Access


Apotek Produktion och Laboratorier


Magine PRO


Goodbye Kansas Studios


Hale Breathing in Stockholm


Attendo Intressenter


Polarbröd AB


Work highlights


  • Representing Hi3G Access AB in contentious marketing law matters against Tele2 Sverige ABand Telia Sverige AB in the Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal (PMCA), regarding Tele2’s and Telia’s unfair marketing.
  • Representing Motion Picture Association with ultimate clients Disney Enterprises, TwentiethCentury Fox, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros, Paramount Pictures and Nordic Studios SFStudios, Nordisk Film and others (the Rightsholders) in the Swedish Patent and Market Court.
  • Representing KRKA, d. d., Novo mesto in an invalidity action against Merck Sharp & Dohme’ssupplementary protection certificate (SPC) No. SE 0890037-5.

Zacco

Zacco fields a large IP team with considerable expertise in the filing of trade marks, and is active across the gaming, pharmaceuticals, and real estate sectors, among others. Claes Agnvall co-leads the department alongside Maria Beijer and Kristian Elftorp. Other key names include Anders Sparlund, Adam Brandt, and Martin Tranälv.

Practice head(s):

Claes Agnvall; Maria Beijer; Kristian Elftorp


Other key lawyers:

Johanna Forsgren Israelsson; Anders Sparlund; Adam Brandt; Martin Tranälv; Malin Thunberg McCann; Marcus Eilenberg


Testimonials

‘Great people with high support level and engagement.’

‘Excellent knowledge within IP and media practice and great collaboration.’

‘Malin Thunberg McCann has excellent knowledge within IP and media practice.’

‘Competence regarding trade mark and domain.’

Key clients

Bergman and Beving


ICEHOTEL AB


Bauerfeind


Blomsterlandet (Addactum AB)


Syncron Holding AB


Uddeholms AB


Latitude 64


Work highlights


  • Managing the global trade mark portfolio for Latitude 64, assisting with IP strategy, due diligence, and the negotiating and drafting of IP related contracts.
  • Assisting Uddeholms AB with IP-related requirements, including legal advice, strategy and administrative guidance across its global portfolio.
  • Supporting the management of Syncron Holding AB’s global trade mark portfolio, as well as advising on data privacy matters and negotiating IP related contracts.

CMS Wistrand

CMS Wistrand‘s IP strength is supplemented by its robust marketing and advertising practice, and the group caters to numerous prominent global brands and media agencies. Christel Rockström, in Stockholm, co-leads the department alongside Gothenburg-based Erik Ullberg. Rockström has key strength in disputes, while Ullberg, who is managing partner in Gothenburg, contributes expertise in marketing law.

Practice head(s):

Christel Rockström, Erik Ullberg


Testimonials

‘The lawyers are always dedicated and effective, high professional and ethical standards, always aiming for good solutions as well as being extremely service minded.’

‘They are service minded, skilful and efficient. We are very pleased with the cooperation with Erik Ullberg, but also Christel Rockström.’

‘Erik Ullberg stands out in terms of his responsiveness and attention to solving problems. Erik can be relied upon to provide excellent support, even with very short notice when needed.’

‘CMS Wistrand’s intellectual property team stands out due to its exceptional expertise and deep understanding of copyright law. The team has a meticulous attention to detail and an ability to navigate complex legal issues with precision.’

‘Erik Ullberg is a standout partner at CMS Wistrand, particularly in the field of copyright law. His exceptional attention to detail and deep understanding of intricate legal issues make him a valuable asset in any legal dispute. Erik’s academic-level knowledge of copyright law is complemented by his practical approach.’

‘CMS Wistrand is a leading firm recognised for its outstanding legal expertise and client-centric approach, offering a unique blend of local market knowledge with international reach. The firm consistently delivers high-quality legal services across a wide range of practice areas, from corporate law to dispute resolution.’

‘What truly sets CMS Wistrand apart is its deep understanding of its clients’ businesses and its ability to provide pragmatic, commercially-focused advice. The firm’s lawyers are not only technically excellent but also highly responsive.’

Key clients

Strawberry


Schibsted


Stena


The Swedish Hockey League (SHL)


Einride


Videoslots


Almi


Input Interiör


Iduna Group


Meitner


Forsman & Bodenfors


Work highlights


  • Advised Strawberry in connection with its acquisition of the naming rights of Sweden’s National Arena.
  • Advised Sesol on several matters relating to marketing regulatory clearance including advice on green claims made in the company’s marketing.

DLA Piper Sweden

DLA Piper Sweden‘s offering is consolidated around trade mark law, media and entertainment law, IP litigation, and IT law. With the support of the firm’s international network, clients benefit from comprehensive assistance in all matters. Anna Jussil Broms leads the Stockholm-based team, with the support of Beatrice Rist and Dane Stattin.

Practice head(s):

Anna Jussil Broms


Other key lawyers:

Dane Stattin; Beatrice Rist


Testimonials

‘The practice has shown a huge amount of knowledge in the field of work where they have helped us. I have felt totally secure and content with their help. It has been a tricky situation with different countries involved and different laws, and the practice has always been prepared.’

‘I would say that the individual I have worked with has always been prepared, and challenged me and my colleagues. I value the dedication and involvement. The accuracy and accessibility, and the knowledge of different countries’ specific laws, has also stood out.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Dane Stattin, and his assistance with our intellectual property filings has been great. His in-depth knowledge of IP law, attention to detail, and proactive approach have been invaluable in ensuring that our filings are handled efficiently and effectively in the EU and globally.’

‘Knowledgeable about the law and the potential process.’

‘Anna Jussil Broms and Dane Stattin have high competence – knowledge together with responsiveness.’

Key clients

Swedish Ski Association (Svenska Skidförbundet)


Nike


H&M


The Walt Disney Company


EQT


Sweden Stella Nova Filmproduktion


Happy Socks


The Social Gaming Group


Axiell Group


Spring Media


Work highlights


  • Assisted with negotiating the hosting contract for the FIS World Ski Championships in the Nordic Events 2027 as well as a new agreement for centralised media rights agreement regarding FIS alpine events in Sweden.
  • Advising Happy Socks on all its intellectual property matters, including protection, exploitation, and enforcement.
  • Advised Auctionet regarding an alleged copyright infringement.

Magnusson Sweden

Magnusson Sweden covers both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, with further strength in marketing law. The group is active across numerous sectors, including the retail, fashion, and technology industries. Helena Rönqvist leads the team, and benefits from prior experience working in-house in the tech sector, while Vilma Slättegård advises on IP matters in the insurance and life sciences sectors.

Practice head(s):

Helena Rönqvist


Other key lawyers:

Vilma Slättegård


Testimonials

‘Very swift reaction times, high-quality and practice-relevance/practicality of advice. Highly knowledgeable in advertising law.’

Key clients

MTR


Nordiska Galleriet Group


ICA Försäkring


Endava plc


Spotlight Stock Market


Söderberg & Partners


Parks & Resorts Scandinavia


Intersolia GmbH


Emma Sleep GmbH


TP-LINK Enterprises Nordic AB


Work highlights


  • Advised the British public-listed software development company Endava plc on the acquisition of DEK Corporation Pty Ltd, DEK Technologies Sweden AB and DEK Vietnam Company Ltd.
  • Advised Nordiska Galleriet Group in connection with the establishment of the new business to business concept, partnership structure and company group, YLLW.
  • Advised NO-GA GROUP on its strategic acquisition of SOECO.

MAQS Advokatbyrå

MAQS Advokatbyrå is a long-established Swedish firm with offices in Malmö, Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Sundsvall. Adept in both domestic and international mandates, the group advises on the management of complex IP portfolios, and a range of significant IP disputes, in addition to other matters. Alexander Källström leads, and has key expertise in innovative issues such as AI. Christina Berggren is also a key name, with strength in the retail sector.

Practice head(s):

Alexander Källström


Other key lawyers:

Christina Berggren


Testimonials

‘The team always stays highly relevant with recent updates in the legal field in a particularly attentive manner and are always helpful in providing extra information to their clients apart from case work, such as legal update meetings, sounding board for general matters etc.’

‘I would like to put forward Alexander Källström as a highly skilled partner who is close to the client and at the same time displays a great in-depth knowledge of the legal process. He acts as a sounding board to complex matters and provides a great skill set.’

‘MAQS has broad knowledge within their team and as a client you get access to that knowledge.’

‘Knowledge and capability to translate the knowledge they have to the needs of the organisation and present that in an understandable way and format.’

‘Capable, no fuss, competent, good communication.’

Key clients

AB Lindex


ASKO Appliances AB


Closely AB


The Coca-Cola Company


Cyan TM AB


Danone


Electro Elco AB


Essity Hygiene and Health AB


FootballAddicts AB


Hagmans Nordic AB


Himla AB


Mäklarhuset Real Estate Sweden AB


MbedIT Solutions AB


National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS)


PPY Production AB


Proviva AB


Reitan Convenience Sverige AB


Ridestore AB


Salming Trademarks AB


Stampen Lokala Medier AB


Volvo Trademark Holding AB


Zenseact AB


Work highlights


  • Advised a client on a cross-border trade mark and design infringement case.
  • Assisted Lindex with launching a new business area, FemTech.
  • Assisting Zenseact with the management of its rebranding, IP strategy, trade mark portfolio and prosecution.

Advokatfirman MarLaw AB

Advokatfirman MarLaw AB specialises in IP law, contract law, marketing law, and IT law, providing a sophisticated service to a range of clients active both within Sweden and internationally. Jointly leading the department are Alexander Jute, Cecilia Torelm Tornberg, Daniel Tornberg, Katarina Ladenfors, and Marcus Ateva.

Practice head(s):

Alexander Jute; Cecilia Torelm Tornberg; Daniel Tornberg; Katarina Ladenfors; Marcus Ateva


Other key lawyers:

Sandra Hanson


Testimonials

‘MarLaw have good relationships with their clients. It seems that the clients using MarLaw services enjoy the feeling of being taken care of. The team is very responsive. They are very precise in their communication.’

‘Business oriented, experienced and professional.’

‘Alexander Jute – understanding of client’s needs, very experienced, helpful and devoted.’

Key clients

Apohem AB


Appelberg Publishing Group AB


Arwidsro Fastighets AB


Berghs School of Communications AB


BLF_Fotograferna / BLF Bildhantering AB


De Faire Medical AB


Di Luca Di Luca AB


Doconomy AB


Euroflorist AB


Food and Friends AB


Företagsekonomiska Institutet FEI 1888 AB


Forex AB


Garfield Digital AB


Guldbrev AB


Health and Sport Nutrition Group HSNG AB


Henkell Freixenet Sweden AB


Herax Food Solutions AB


HSB Riksförbund


IAB Sverige AB


IFS World Operations AB


Institute of Information and Technology


International Chamber of Commerce Sweden


KRAV Ekonomisk förening


Lantmännen ek för


Learn2Esport


Livsmedel i Focus


Lundgrens Law Firm P/S


Marknadsföreningen


Mediaflow Europe AB


Mediehuset Sverige AB


N365 Group AB


NRG Pizza AB/ Pizza Hut


OPR Finance AB


Rusta AB


SBAB Bank (publ)


Social Media Lab


Stockholms Konserthusstiftelse


Svensk Dagligvaruhandel ekonomisk förening


Svensk Egenvård


Sveriges Annonsörer AB


Sveriges Kommunikatörer


Sweden’s Communication Agencies


Swedish Media Publishers‘ Association


Swedisol AB


Synsam


Telia AB


Tre Kronor Media


TT Kompetens


Ward Wines AB


Work highlights


  • Assisted KRAV with regulatory updates, intellectual property matters, data protection issues, and contracts.

Next Advokater

Next Advokater is active across the IT, media, and industrial sectors, among others, and has key strength in contentious matters. Magnus Tonell, whose practice spans trade secrets and market law, co-leads alongside Tom Kronhöffer, who is a key name in the IT and fashion sectors.

Practice head(s):

Magnus Tonell; Tom Kronhöffer


Other key lawyers:

Pia Järvengren Gerner; Adam Lind


Testimonials

‘Next Advokater is a smaller, but agile firm that gives excellent attention to your matters. They are well versed in their legal areas, and are also practical and strategic in their advice.’

‘Tom Kronhöffer is an excellent IP attorney with a keen eye on solutions that benefits the client. He gets my warmest recommendations.’

‘Next Advokater possesses a combination of juridical skills, personal engagement and excellence in various business areas. As a client, I feel confident with Next Advokater as they always strive to support me in the best way possible.’

Key clients

SPCMO


Swedish Magazine Publishers Association


Modernista Group AB


Aller Media AB


Glada-Hudik teatern


Potter Clarkson LLP

Potter Clarkson LLP has core expertise in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, with further aptitude across the automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. Clients include both start-ups and multinationals, which the team supports both domestically and across Northern Europe. Leading the team are patents expert Christopher Cadman, trade mark specialist Cameron Malone-Brown, and Jesper Sellin, who focuses on litigation and licensing matters.

Practice head(s):

Christopher Cadman; Cameron Malone-Brown; Jesper Sellin


Testimonials

‘They have a highly professional legal team that prioritises clients and spares no effort to prevent any damage to their intellectual property rights.’

‘The Potter IP team includes IP lawyers and technical experts with backgrounds in life sciences, engineering, and technology, offering holistic solutions across industries like pharmaceuticals, telecoms, and consumer goods.’

‘Compared to other firms, their strength lies in global reach and litigation excellence, representing clients in high-stakes, cross-border IP disputes. Their proactive approach provides clients with cost-effective, strategic advice tailored to their needs.’

Key clients

QureTech Bio AB


Calliditas Therapeutics AB


Calliditas Therapeutics Suisse SA


Vicore Pharma AB


Baxter


Integrative Research Laboratories Sweden


Probi AB


Arla Foods Amba


Nanexa AB


Reckitt Benckiser


Orexo AB


Bioinvent International AB


INEOS Automotive


Pharem Biotech


Alzecure AB


Kancera AB


Work highlights


  • Advising QureTech Bio in relation to its entire patent portfolio, including significant complexities owing to the client’s co-ownership of a part of its IPR being created in collaboration with an external partner.
  • Advising long-standing client Calliditas Therapeutics in relation to its offer by leading Japanese conglomerate Asahi Kasei of SEK11.2bn.
  • Advising LGC Group in relation to its acquisition of Lipomed AG’s reference materials business.

TIME DANOWSKY Advokatbyrå AB

TIME DANOWSKY Advokatbyrå AB is particularly known for its expertise in the media space, with a client roster which includes numerous prominent newspapers, broadcasters, and digital entertainment companies. Ulf Isaksson leads the team, and is a prominent thought leader in the area. Fredrik Ståhl is a key contact for trade mark and copyright law, while Esa Kymäläinen is noted for his coverage of personal data and regulatory matters in the media sector. Linn Wredström joined from an in-house position in January 2024.

Practice head(s):

Ulf Isaksson


Other key lawyers:

Fredrik Ståhl; Esa Kymäläinen; Linn Wredström


Testimonials

‘Totally professional in every way, this team makes sure you have the best possible legal advice, in everyday matters as well as in court proceedings.’

‘We rely on Ulf Isaksson’s expertise and his many years of experience. He knows our firm inside out and provides us with excellent advice and support. We also appreciate his truly optimistic, reassuring and constructive way of handling all matters.’

Key clients

TV4 AB


Expressen AB


One Group Sverige AB with subsidiaries


AB Dagens Nyheter


Skånska Dagbladet


Sydsvenska Dagbladets AB


Work highlights


  • Represented TV4 in the Supreme Court in a case following police seizure of a memory card from a camera used by a TV4 photographer.
  • Representing Sveriges Television AB and four other mass media undertakings in Sweden in a case vs the Prosecutor General re a request to produce depictions from a riot in Malmö in September 2023.

Barker Brettell LLP

Barker Brettell LLP‘s growing team works within the firm’s broader European network to provide clients with a joined-up service in IP strategy and prosecution, with experience in trade marks, patents, and design protection. Henrik Sjölander, who specialises in patents, co-leads the team alongside Liselott Enström, whose practice covers trade marks and designs. Also key are Rebecca Huselius and Malin Keijser Bergöö.

Practice head(s):

Henrik Sjölander; Liselott Enström


Other key lawyers:

Rebecca Huselius; Malin Keijser Bergöö


Testimonials

‘Liselott Enström is highly skilled and navigates the legal and commercial landscape on behalf of her clients with a firm hand. Clients feel safe and confident that they have their best case forward.’

‘Liselott Enström is very skilled and solution oriented, she is definitely my go-to person on the Swedish market and I enjoy working with her!’

‘Strong IP practice in patents and trade marks.’

Key clients

Åhlens AB


Amouage SAOC


Biocell Analytica Uppsala AB


C-Rad AB


C-Rad Group


Global Ultimates, LLC.


iCoat Medical AB


Rescued Fruits AB


Sysmex Astrego AB


Paebbl AB


Iduna A/S


Tink AB


Tikomed AB


Lami Packaging (Kunshan) Co., Ltd


Funnel AB


Polygon Holding AB


Compass Group AB


Mediroyal Nordic AB


St1 Sverige AB


Scandinavian Retail Sourcing AB


Thon Hotels AS


Svenska Handelsbanken AB


Work highlights


  • Advised on iCoat Medical AB’s development of its global IP strategy and its connected patent processes.
  • Advised C-Rad on its entitlement to co-ownership of a European patent application before the Legal Board of Appeal of the EPO, in a case concerning the entitlement to the grant of a patent by a person other than the applicant.

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB provides IP support on a range of commercial transactions, in addition to advising on contentious mandates. Hanna Tilus leads the department, and has sector expertise in the tech and pharmaceuticals industries. Anja Nousianen Hult provides key support, with supplementary strength in data privacy matters.

Practice head(s):

Hanna Tilus


Other key lawyers:

Anja Nousianen Hult


Testimonials

‘The team is very knowledgable and responsive. Helpful in educating us on the regulatory situation and a pragmatic approach to identifying the best way forward.’

‘Hanna Tilus is very knowledgeable and in addition a great person to work with. Has assisted me in educating key persons in our organisation. Delivers in a professional manner and always on time.’

‘I felt that my input, market-knowledge and insights were respected and taken into consideration. Cirio were very honest in their recommendations, and the work they delivered was phenomenal, innovative and thorough.’

‘Hanna Tilus is one of the most competent lawyers I have ever met. Her approach to our particular problems were thoughtful, clever, and she was quick to understand how unique our business.’

‘Hanna Tilus’s knowledge of the law, relevant cases, and her problem-solving was spectacular. At first, we ordered a standard analysis of new legislation, what Cirio and Hanna provided was a step-by-step guide on how best to argue and adjust our operations in accordance with the new law.’

‘They are very easy to reach out to, even with short questions.’

Key clients

Mynt AB


Stockholm Live AB


Lauxera Capital Partners


Swimbird AB


Switch Nordic Green AB


Tibber AB


Nudient AB


Work highlights


  • Advised Stockholm Live in connection with entering into a new naming rights agreement for the Swedish National Arena in Solna.
  • Advised Lauxera Capital Partners on a €17m investment in the Swedish cell culture company BioLamina AB.
  • Advised fashion tech brand Nudient on trade mark and copyright related issues.

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland is particularly adept in the technology sector, with a diverse range of domestic and international clients. Team lead Richard Jacobsson has additional strength in data privacy and competition law. Linda Kempe has strength in marketing law, while Mathilda Andersson covers commercial IP transactions.

Practice head(s):

Richard Jacobsson


Other key lawyers:

Linda Kemp; Mathilda Andersson


Testimonials

‘Eversheds Sutherland is a large law firm, with branches all over the world. This is very beneficial for clients who have global business operations, as ES can quickly contact any of their regional offices in a country to get answers to specific issues of importance to the client.’

‘Eversheds Sutherland’s skills and experience are both deep and broad, and they can support clients in all relevant areas of business law.’

‘Eversheds Sutherland’s competence and quick response to emerging needs have consistently been appreciated by us.’

Key clients

Lumene OY


Brissund Invest AB


Systra SA


Forest X


Scandlines AB


GLHF Group AB


Acuvi AB


Veoneer Inc.


ChargePanel AB


Perrigo


3M


Umida Group


HERO Group


Work highlights


  • Advised Lumene OY on various IP matters in connection with Lumene’s acquisition of a well-known Swedish beauty brand.
  • Advising HERO Group on the sale of its Semper Gluten Free Business in the Nordics.
  • Advised Brissund Invest AB on all aspects of the production of a television series to be broadcast on Swedish television.

Morris Law

Morris Law has growing strength in contentious IP work, trade secrets issues, and marketing law, further supplementing its non-contentious IP expertise. Gothenburg-based Siri Mårtensson Hjälmberg leads the team, and has a broad practice which includes data protection, trade mark, trade secrets, and marketing law knowledge. Also key are disputes specialist Jonas Toll, and data protection expert Henrik Almström.

Practice head(s):

Siri Mårtensson Hjälmberg


Other key lawyers:

Jonas Toll; Henrik Almström; Karin Odkrans; Niclas Lindblad


Testimonials

‘In my humble opinion, what sets this practice apart is its combination of deep legal expertise, client-centric focus, and forward-thinking approach, making it one of the most innovative and reliable legal partners in the industry.’

‘What makes them unique is their ability to anticipate client needs and market shifts, particularly in fast-evolving sectors such as digital media, technology, and entertainment. The team comprises specialists with a deep understanding of both legal and business aspects.’

‘What makes this team truly stand out is not only their mastery of the law but their personal dedication, strategic foresight, and unwavering client focus. Every member of the team brings an exceptional depth of knowledge in intellectual property and media law.’

‘They don’t just solve legal problems — they offer long-term strategies that protect and enhance the value of our IP portfolio. In particular, I’ve found the team’s proactive approach to client service incredibly valuable. They actively anticipate challenges before they arise.’

‘We have been thoroughly impressed with the Morris Law team. Their responsiveness, expertise, and ability to navigate complex situations have been invaluable to us. They consistently provide clear, strategic advice and are always accessible when we need them most.’

‘Their commitment to delivering high-quality counsel with flexibility and professionalism sets them apart, and we greatly value the strong partnership we’ve developed with them.’

‘Quick and always ready to respond. A personal approach, which is important to our small business.’

‘No-nonsense approach, nice and easy cooperation.’

Key clients

Bim Kemi Sweden AB


Vogue Scandinavia (Four North Stockholm AB)


White Arkitekter AB


Universeum AB


Primär Fastighetsförvaltning AB


Vauni AB


Work highlights


  • Advised Universeum on strategic collaborations, and research and development projects including drafting and negotiating agreements for the development of the world’s first public visualisation lab.
  • Assisted Vauni in more than six different cases to protect its intellectual property rights.
  • Assisting Bim Kemi in drafting and negotiating various types of agreements, such as collaboration agreements, and research agreements.

NORDIA Law

NORDIA Law is a leading name in sports law, and assists clients from across Europe with a diverse range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Karl Ole Möller, who is a prominent sports law specialist, co-leads the department alongside Mårten Stenström, who focuses on dispute resolution work.

Practice head(s):

Karl Ole Möller; Mårten Stenström


Testimonials

‘They bring a feeling of security.’

‘Competence and social skills.’

‘Competent and experienced within a narrow segment that is difficult in many ways.’

‘Service-minded and friendly people. What stands out is that they really spend the time necessary to make one understand the case basics, the details, but also how the other party defines the problem.’

Key clients

Newport Collection AB


Hemglass AB


Franklins AB


IMG UK Ltd


ENDEAVOR


IMG Media Ltd


IMG (Sweden) AB


CAA Creative Artist Agency


CAA Sports Sweden AB


UEFA Legal Division


IMMAF International Mixed Martial Arts Federation


ROGON Sports Management GmbH & Co. KG


PGA European Tour


Everysport Media Group AB


Hedman Sports Management AB


Classico Sports Management SARL


Winning Impact AB


Two Circles Ltd


Snellman

Snellman caters to a broad client base of prominent Nordic and international brands, covering the full range of IP matters. Areas of strength include licensing issues, copyright mandates, and IP-intense M&A. Elisabeth Vestin leads the department and her practice covers the life sciences, tech, and retail sectors, among others. Sara Heikfolk advises on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.

Practice head(s):

Elisabeth Vestin


Other key lawyers:

Sara Heikfolk; Jessica Tressfeldt


Testimonials

‘Attentive and swift responses.’

‘Snellman has a very broad competence within IP and media and are much more forward when it comes to technology compared to its competitors and are always on the forefront. The lawyers are incredibly knowledgeable and professional.’

‘Elisabeth Vestin is incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to her clients. She is always well read and at the forefront of legal and technical developments.’

‘The team is very engaged, accessible and dedicated. They quickly understood the business objectives and commercial challenges and risks. Therefore, the team easily moved from high-level strategy to the contractual details to safeguard commercial needs and control risks in a pragmatic manner.’

‘Good listeners, good with details, management of risk, very knowledgeable and at the same time humble.’

‘Snellman excels in providing top-tier legal support for our local operations. What truly stands out is the seamless collaboration with their team of associates, who consistently deliver high-quality work and practical, business-oriented advice.’

‘The team we work with are simply outstanding. Despite busy schedules, they remain approachable and accessible, making every interaction easy and efficient. They show incredible dedication and a strong work ethic.’

‘Strong commercial team led by Elisabeth Vestin. They are, rightfully, perceived as very modern and hardworking/result-driven.’

Key clients

Bonnier Capital AB


ICA Group


Unilabs AB


Atria Group


Kinneloa Records and Kinneloa Songs


Novedo


Bernadotte & Kylberg AB


The Abbott Group


Espresso House (EH Group)


The Vitamin Well Group


Unicef Sweden


Thule Group AB


Red Bull Gmbh


Zalando AG


Kindred Group Plc


The Dustin Group


Work highlights


  • Represented Kindred Group Plc in a highly publicised trial before the District Court of Stockholm.
  • Acting as counsel to songwriter, producer and artist Christian Karlsson a.k.a Bloodshy, his record label Kinneloa Records, and his music publishing company Kinneloa Songs.
  • Acted as counsel on Bonnier Capital’s investment in the healthcare company Safe Life.