Nordics - Sweden

Mannheimer Swartling

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Mannheimer Swartling has core strength in advising on non-contentious IP matters, and is adept at handling IP transactional work. The group also assists with litigation and arbitration, and is well versed in representing clients in patent, trade mark, and copyright matters. Practice head Oscar Björkman Possne is 'a very experienced and service-minded litigator within IP'. Niklas Sjöblom acts on non-contentious technology matters; Martin Hallström made partner in January 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very strong in patent litigation matters, and highly recommended. Would recommend to other clients and contacts.’

  • ‘Oscar Björkman Possne - achieves results, clear and strategic advice, understands the interlocking parts of international patent litigation. Emil Bregensjo - also recommended.’

  • ‘Excellent trial attorney team, with great case management skills and well-structured briefs.’

  • ‘Oscar Björkman Possne and his team, in particular Emil Brengesjö, are the absolute "go-to" for pharmaceutical patent litigation in Sweden. ’

  • ‘Great team with good knowledge and capabilities and with great cooperation skills. ’

  • ‘The IP practice at Mannheimer Swartling is highly specialized and works seamless across all the firm’s offices. They have great capabilities within both contentious and non-contentious IP matters and are well-equipped to handle everything from high profile IP litigation to complex M&A transactions involving IP.'

  • 'I would rank the practice as one of the leading IP practices on the Swedish market. It has a solid reputation and partners are always available and provide to the point, commercially oriented advice. ’

  • ‘Oscar Björkman Possne is a very experienced and service-minded litigator within IP. He is knowledgeable, has a strategic approach and understands the underlying technical and commercial issues. ’

Key clients

  • Bayer
  • AB Electrolux
  • Höganäs
  • Västra Götalandsregionen (Region of Western Sweden)
  • Volvo Cars Corporation
  • Swedish Biofuels
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Göteborg Energi AB
  • Winefinder

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oscar Björkman Possne

Other key lawyers

Niklas Sjöblom, Martin Hallström, Emil Brengesjö