Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Sweden
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Erik Ficks
Partner, Head of the Intellectual Property, Brand Protection, Marketing & Consumer, and Public Procurement practices
+46 8 553 190 40
Björn Johansson Heigis
Partner, Head of the Data Protection, Digitalization & TMT, and Outsourcing practices in Sweden
+46 8 553 191 58About
Provided by Roschier
Intellectual Property is a dedicated focus area for Roschier, attracting clients for such stand-alone work.
The IP department advises on all kinds of IP rights, including copyright, trademarks, designs, patents, unfair marketing practices and trade secrets. It is equally strong within IP disputes and commercial IP/TMT, with particular expertise in “bet the company” IP litigation for companies.
Roschier's firm strategy focuses on cross-selling all of the firm's departments to all clients. Roschier's IP clients therefore benefit from access to the firm's market leading full-service offering. The clients also benefit from the IP department being part of a joint department with TMT and Life Sciences. The broadness and depth of the service has proven to be particularly relevant for companies transforming their businesses in line with global digitalization trends.
Roschier practitioners are known as inventive "out of the box" thinkers and problem solvers – regularly engaged to provide advice on and develop strategic IP management processes for Nordic businesses' global operations, renewable materials, vehicle safety companies and digitalization companies.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Roschier represented Rototilt in enforcing a patent against its competitor Engcon, including a claim for damages valued at more than SEK200 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Roschier are service-minded, reliable and always have a well-developed notion of the business impact angle."
"Roschier grip context very quickly and they are quick in responding and go above expectations."
"Roschier are very solution-oriented and easy to talk to."
"Roschier are service-minded, reliable and always have a well-developed notion of the business impact angle."
"Roschier grip context very quickly and they are quick in responding and go above expectations."
"Roschier are very solution-oriented and easy to talk to."
Notable Practitioners
Erik Ficks is a top-ranked name who is active in cases of patent infringement and copyright licensing for clients in the medical, publishing and technology industries. He also has experience in trade mark portfolio management and marketing law.
"Erik Ficks makes the complex seem easy and builds trust quickly."
"Erik Ficks provides fast-paced, clear and sophisticated advice and risk management counselling."
"Erik is very knowledgeable and proficient. He's able to convert his great knowledge into a strategic and tactical approach in each case."
"He has the ability to swiftly pinpoint key issues even in large and highly complex matters, and provides clear and concise guidance."
Björn Johansson Heigis advises on IP topics concerning joint research and development agreements, often acting for clients from the TMT sector. He also assists with patent, trade mark and copyright mandates.
"Björn Johansson Heigis has a great understanding of the market and a commercial approach."
"He quickly grasps complex structures and questions. He is pragmatic and always suggests solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Roschier
Sweden
Members
Provided by Roschier
Caroline de Schrijver
Head of Department
John Park
Kajsa Zenk
Susanne Mellqvist