Advokatfirman Vinge
Advokatfirman Vinge’s large team is widely recognised for its expertise in handling the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Copyright law, patent law, and trade mark law are core areas of strength, and the group is equally adept at advising on designs and domain names. Practice head Richard Wessman focuses on trade mark, design, and unfair competition litigation, and regularly acts for domestic and international clients in complex disputes. Håkan Borgenhäll ‘has a deserved reputation as a significant senior statesman in IP litigation’. Malin Malm Waerme is ‘exceptional’. Anette Henrysson departed to aera ab in early 2024.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Vinge has a depth of talent in the IP space which has proven very helpful, especially in contentious matters. They have top level senior partners available when needed and excellent experience throughout the ranks, ensuring reasonable billing.'
- 'Malin Malm Waerme has been exceptional working with us on complex multi jurisdictional issues. She has a quick grasp of the important issues within the matter for us and our business and is quick with response.'
- 'A strong team well respected on the Swedish market who produce excellent results in court.'
- 'Håkan Borgenhäll has a deserved reputation as a significant senior statesman in IP litigation. Great fun to work with. Malin Malm Waerme is a younger partner, fiery, eager to please and superb in court. Very impressive.'
- 'The team is great. High availability and overall good knowledge.'
- 'Malin Malm Waerme and Stojan Arneståhl are both excellent lawyers - Pragmatic, lovely to work with and overall brilliant individuals.'
- 'Vinge is extremely knowledgeable within a wide range of areas. Knowledge is key, but it is their friendly and supporting demeanour that makes them stand out. Makes working with them easy and trustworthy.'
- 'Tobias Kempas has always delivered what we need, and beyond. He has a great understanding of our business and can explain to us the challenges we have in a way that we understand and trust. Fantastic counsel that we are so happy to be working with.'
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
- MGI International Sales Co., Limited
- LKAB
Work highlights
- Acting for Latvia MGI Tech SIA, MGI Tech Hong Kong Co., Ltd. and MGI International Sales Co., Ltd in 12 patent disputes.
- Assisting the Swedish Olympic Committee with the enforcement of trade mark rights.
- Assisting Apple Inc. with the management of trademark portfolios, inter alia searches, filings, maintenance and renewals, strategies and monitoring services.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Wessman