Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Sweden
Band 2
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
Roschier’s IP team represents clients in a wide variety of intellectual property assignments, including:
• IP identification and acquisition strategies
• Employee, contractor and other workforce IP-related policies and disputes
• Anti-counterfeiting and parallel import-related strategies and enforcement
• Patent, design, trademark, copyright and trade secret enforcement and litigation
• Coordination of multi-jurisdictional IP enforcement and litigation, including at EUIPO and CJEU
• Trademark and Design Prosecution
• Licensing, either together with or independent of technology, and both ad hoc and as part of more general licensing programs
• Ecosystem, open innovation and open source-related intellectual property issues
• FRAND licensing related issues
• Intellectual property transactions, either independent of non-IP assets or as part of conventional transactions, such as transfer of business
• IP audit, IP due diligence and brand valuation
• IP portfolio reviews
• Franchising, merchandising, product placement and other similar forms of IP commercialization
• Marketing and unfair competition-related protection of client’s rights
• IP strategies, policies, manuals and training across the board
Our practice provides clients with a “one-stop shop” for advice on the entire spectrum of IP issues.
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