Intellectual Property | Europe

Vinge has a highly regarded team with a broad IP offering. The law firm is particularly noted for its advice on contentious issues, with a strong reputation for patents and a significant prosecution practice. It also frequently handles trade mark infringements and opposition proceedings, as well as marketing litigation. The team acts for an impressive roster of Swedish and international clients from a range of industries including pharmaceuticals and TMT.

Sandart & Partners is an outstanding litigation boutique with market-leading expertise across the IP spectrum. The law firm is highly recommended for trade mark infringement, copyright matters and patent disputes. The team represents multinational clients in industries such as the pharmaceutical, medical, telecommunications and manufacturing sectors.

Roschier has an integrated IP practice handling both strategic portfolio management and contentious mandates. The law firm advises on the full range of IP rights, from trade marks and copyright to patents and designs. Roschier possesses sector-specific knowledge that covers media, life sciences, automotive and consumer products. It is well positioned for pan-Nordic work as well as mandates originating from further afield.

Setterwalls is well known for its notable strength in patent litigation, particularly acting for generic pharmaceutical producers. Additionally, the law firm assists clients with trade mark infringement and portfolio management matters, as well as copyright matters. It also advises on unfair marketing mandates and IP topics connected to licensing agreements. Setterwalls represents clients from a range of sectors, frequently acting for entities in the life sciences and technology industries.

Westerberg & Partners is an impressive boutique firm focusing on IP protection and enforcement. The law firm is proficient in contentious mandates pertaining to the infringement of trade marks, copyright, patents and trade secrets. It also assists with trade mark filings and portfolio management. The law firm is known for representing clients from the pharmaceutical, medical device and technology sectors.

Bird & Bird has notable experience in trade mark management, strategy and litigation, including counterfeit issues. It also handles copyright and trade secret disputes. The team utilises the firm's global IP presence to handle cross-border cases on behalf of major Swedish and international clients. Bird & Bird frequently represents entities from the TMT sector.

Delphi is praised for its notable practice advising on contentious intellectual property rights cases and strategic advisory matters. The law firm assists clients with trade mark, copyright, trade secrets and marketing law mandates. It also acts for major brands within the media, entertainment, technology and life sciences sectors.

Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå assists high-profile clients with a range of IP work, with particular expertise in transaction-related mandates. The law firm also advises on trade mark strategy and management. Additionally, it is active in unfair marketing disputes, as well as patent litigation in the pharmaceutical sector.

Synch Advokat is a technology-focused law firm assisting clients with all stages of IP strategy, from registration and prosecution to commercialisation and enforcement. Its areas of expertise include copyright, anti-piracy, trade mark and branding mandates. The firm also reviews and negotiates IP licensing agreements, and has experience in patent disputes. Lawyers in the team often represent clients from the life sciences and TMT industries.

Advokatbyrån Gulliksson is known for its specialist practice assisting with a range of IP enforcement and prosecution mandates. The law firm is particularly active in patent, copyright and trade mark litigation. Advokatbyrån Gulliksson also advises a strong roster of Swedish and international clients, with a significant focus on the life sciences sector.

KANTER Advokatbyrå is a recognised firm involved in both contentious and non-contentious IP work. It is well versed in licence and franchise agreements, trade marks and copyrights. The law firm also provides domestic and cross-border assistance.