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Westerberg is one of the leading IP practices on the Swedish market and one of the largest IP firms in the Nordics. Westerberg’s IP team covers all areas of IP except patent prosecution with a 360 degrees perspective on IP, which means that the team includes specialists in both prosecution, commercial and litigation.

 

We represent clients in most industries and sectors but have a particular strength in the pharma and medtech industries where we regularly represent global companies across all fields of IP, in the technology sector where we work with leading actors in various industries, in the field of fashion where we represent a number of global brands, and in the field of media and entertainment where we advice several high-profile international clients. We also often advice SME clients in developing industries, most recently in AI, NFT, electric vehicles and cannabis related matters.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Sweden

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Westerberg & Partners assisted Illumina, a genetic sequencing company, with a patent litigation against a Chinese group of biotechnology companies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Henrik Wistam
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Henrik Wistam
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 2

Henrik Wistam frequently handles trade mark infringement and portfolio management mandates. He is also recognised for his expertise in counterfeiting cases.

Henrik is absolutely exceptional and a very experienced litigator.

Henrik has a high-quality team around him and is an encyclopedia of trade mark law in Sweden.

He is a prominent figure in contentious legal matters in Sweden, with a keen eye for litigation strategy. His analysis is both compelling and persuasive.

Henrik has a great breadth of expertise combined with extremely good commercial awareness.

Jonas Westerberg
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Jonas Westerberg
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Band 2

Jonas Westerberg is recognised for his expertise in patent disputes. His experience extends to a number of sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals and technology.

Stefan Widmark
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Stefan Widmark
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Stefan Widmark is noted for representing TMT clients in matters involving copyright, media licensing and distribution rights, including in related disputes.

Stefan is one of the top lawyers in TV and media-related matters. He is always available and unafraid to take a position, offering business-savvy advice.

Ludvig Holm
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Ludvig Holm
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Ludvig Holm advises on both domestic and cross-border contentious patent and trade mark matters. He offers experience acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, fintech and biotech industries.

He has an extremely good understanding of both the business side and the legal work.

Ludwig is an extremely sharp litigator with fantastic litigation instincts. He is a strategic thinker and pragmatic in his advice.

Ludwig is always three moves ahead and constantly thinking outside of the box to obtain the client's desired result.

Hans Eriksson
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Hans Eriksson
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Up and Coming

Hans Eriksson has a growing reputation in the market for his expertise in copyright, trade mark and trade secrets. He frequently acts for clients in the entertainment, media, technology and life sciences industries.

Hans Eriksson is a strong litigator who has a deep understanding of procedural matters.

Hans is an up-and-coming partner who is building an impressive litigation track record in IP-related matters. He is approachable and down to earth, making him a pleasure to work with.

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Intellectual Property

Henrik Wistam
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Henrik Wistam
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 2
Jonas Westerberg
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Jonas Westerberg
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Band 2
Stefan Widmark
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Stefan Widmark
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Band 3
Ludvig Holm
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Ludvig Holm
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Band 4
Hans Eriksson
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Hans Eriksson
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Up and Coming

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