Intellectual property boutique Sandart&Partners Advokatbyrå KB has an excellent track record in advising across the full range of IP issues, including patents, trade marks, and design matters. The team is well versed in representing clients from the biotech, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors in contentious and non-contentious matters, and has seen an uptick in media sector mandates. Dag Sandart is a highly regarded practitioner, with expertise spanning patent, trade mark, and copyright law matters, and is equally adept at advising on IP issues within the life sciences and marketing sectors. Karin Westerberg is often instructed in IP litigation, and Peter Sande is well-versed in representing tech, life sciences, and media clients in disputes. Marketing law and trade secrets matters are core areas of instruction for Julia Ericsson. Anders Kylhammar's workload takes in copyright, trade mark, design and patent matters.

At Setterwalls, the team of 'outstanding practitioners' has an excellent track record in advising on the full gamut of IP matters. The group is well known for acting for multinational clients in complex IP litigation, and is equally strong on non-contentious work, including IP protection and commercialisation matters. Pharmaceutical, automotive and technology are key sector strengths for the department. Fredrik Roos specialises in IP transactions, licensing, and marketing issues; he jointly heads the practice with patent litigator Martin Levinsohn, trade mark and marketing law expert Per Lidman, and the 'great' Sophia Spala, who is active in the media sector.

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.

Westerberg & Partners is home to 'a consummate team of IP specialists with deep bench strength and expertise'. The department has an excellent reputation for handling the full breadth of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, often spanning multiple jurisdictions. Practice head Henrik Wistam garners praise as 'a great litigator', specialising in trade mark disputes. Jonas Westerberg is 'one of the best patent litigators in Sweden', and Stefan Widmark is a highly regarded media and entertainment law expert. Helena Wassén Öström brings extensive experience in handling the management of large trade mark portfolios, while Ludvig Holm is a key name in the team for patents and trade marks. Litigator Björn Rundblom Andersson and Wendela Hårdemark are singled out for their contributions.

AWA's team is active in patents, trade marks, design, copyright and domain name matters, with a solid track record in acting for media, technology, life sciences, and energy sector entities. Kristina Walls, who leads the group, regularly handles work for clients in the life sciences sector. Other key practitioners include Louise Jonshammar, who has a focus on data protection, and Ted Hagman, a specialist in dispute resolution who has expertise in IP and marketing law. European Patent Attorney Anders Isaksson is a name to note.

The ‘hands-on and creative‘ team at Advokatfirman Delphi advises clients on all matters relating to IP management and enforcement, both within Sweden and internationally. Trade secrets issues are another key pillar of strength for the group, which is also active in unfair competition litigation. Trade secrets expert Henrik Bengtsson co-heads the practice with counsels Maria Winckler and Kristian Fredriksson. Agnes Hammarstrand focuses on e-commerce and marketing law. Senior associate Rebecka Harding is a name to note.

Advokatbyrån Gulliksson is widely recognised for its expertise in the life sciences sector, and is regularly instructed by well-known pharmaceutical clients in IP management matters, both within Sweden and internationally. Other areas of strength for the group include handling IP matters for entities in the technology and automotive sectors. Hans-Anders Odh co-heads the practice with experienced litigator Jens Olsson and Magnus Dahlman, who is well versed in contentious patent matters. Other key practitioners include Per Svärd, Ulrika Nordenvik, and senior associate Therese Grennard.

Mannheimer Swartling has core strength in advising on non-contentious IP matters, and is adept at handling IP transactional work. The group also assists with litigation and arbitration, and is well versed in representing clients in patent, trade mark, and copyright matters. Practice head Oscar Björkman Possne is 'a very experienced and service-minded litigator within IP'. Niklas Sjöblom acts on non-contentious technology matters; Martin Hallström made partner in January 2023.

Under the leadership of patent litigation expert Erik Ficks, Roschier‘s team advises on all aspects of patents, copyright, and trade mark law, in addition to trade secrets, designs, and unfair marketing issues. The group is highly regarded for its strength in acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, technology and media sectors. Björn Johansson Heigis is an expert in data protection and digitalisation matters. Counsel Susanne Mellqvist brings over 25 years of experience in IP, with a solid track record in managing international trade mark and design portfolios.

Boutique IP firm Ström Advokatbyrå 'holds a special position in the Swedish market as the firm with the largest breadth and depth in music industry legal knowledge and practice', and is widely recognised for its strength in media and entertainment matters. The group is adept at representing creators and companies, both on a domestic and international level. The practice is led by the quartet of managing partner Jerker Edström, Staffan Boström, Emilia Hempel, and Emil Ödling. Edström is the key name for IP-related music issues, and Boström acts for high-profile songwriters, producers, and publishers. Hempel is a key contact for advising on IP issues for clients in television and film, and Ödling's workload includes all aspects of commercial, trade mark, and copyright law.

Baker McKenzie‘s full-service IP practice acts for clients in a broad range of sectors, including life sciences, technology, and defence. Patent litigation is a core area of strength for the group. Practice head Peder Oxhammar is active in multi-jurisdictional matters, often in the pharmaceutical arena, and has solid capabilities in litigation. Senior associate Alexandra Glad is a key contact for trade mark and copyright law.

Bird & Bird‘s Stockholm practice operates within the firm’s global network of IP specialists, and is adept at advising on IP litigation and protection matters. Gabriel Lidman, who leads the team, is well versed in dispute resolution, and has a solid track record in acting for clients from the pharmaceutical, tech, engineering and media sectors.

Advokatfirman Cederquist KB is active in the media, technology, and telecommunications sectors, and has an excellent reputation for its expertise in IP and marketing matters relating to digital services and online platforms. Malin Allard, who advises on technology licensing agreements, infringement cases, and strategies for IP protection, co-heads the practice alongside IT expert Johanna Linder and Henrik Lindstrand, who is well versed in handling privacy issues.

Advokatfirman Lindahl KB‘s ‘very service-minded‘ team represents well-known domestic and international brands across the full range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Practice head Johan Norderyd brings over 30 years of experience in advising on all aspects of managing global IP portfolios. Other key practitioners include copyright and marketing law specialist Johan Åberg and Mårten Lindberg, who focuses on commercial and transactional IP work. Senior associate Christian Sundén is a key name for contentious matters.

IP boutique Advokatfirman Malmstedt Law AB‘s ‘knowledge and experience in all areas of intellectual property law, including copyright, is remarkable‘. The firm is recognised for its expertise in contentious and non-contentious IP issues, and is regularly instructed in copyright, patents, trade mark and design matters. Firm founder and practice head Mattias Malmstedt is ‘a very fierce litigator‘ and ‘a highly experienced and skilled negotiator‘.

Advokatfirman Schjødt‘s team ‘provides clients with top-notch legal advice within intellectual property law‘, and garners praise for its strength in handling multi-jurisdictional IP mandates. The ‘brilliant‘ Sanna Wolk is ‘an IP rock star‘; she co-heads the practice with Christopher Tehrani, a key contact for patent and IP litigation, and Thomas Nygren, who has extensive experience in handling work for clients in the technology sector. Associate Hilda Melander is singled out for her contributions.

Synch Advokat AB's team has a solid track record in handling the full range of IP work, including patents, copyright, and trade mark matters, and has extensive experience in acting for life sciences, technology, and media sector clients. Patent law expert Mathilda Nordmark regularly represents retail, fintech, and life sciences clients; she co-heads the practice with Sara Sparring, whose practice covers trade marks and copyright, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Zacco acts for domestic small- and medium-sized enterprises and large multinational entities on a broad spectrum of IP matters, including traditional IP work. Claes Agnvall and Kristian Elftorp, both based in Stockholm, co-head the practice with Malmö-based Maria Beijer.

The practice at CMS Wistrand is well known for advising on IP transactions and litigation. The department is jointly led by Stockholm-based Christel Rockström and Erik Ullberg, who is based in the Gothenburg office. Rockström has expertise in media and data privacy matters, and Ullberg has established strength in advising on marketing issues.

DLA Piper Sweden‘s IP practice acts on behalf of prominent international and domestic clients, often in the technology, media and automotive sectors, and is recognised for its track record in handling cross-border matters. Key areas of strength for the team include copyright, trade mark and design rights issues. Practice head Anna Jussil Broms is well versed in advising on advertising issues, often for clients in the retail sector. Other key names to note include senior associates Beatrice Nybert and Dane Stattin.

Magnusson Sweden's IP team is adept at advising on the full range of intellectual property matters, and is recognised for its strength in handling litigation. Practice head Helena Rönqvist is well versed in acting for clients in the tech, fashion, design, and retail sectors. Associate Vilma Slättegård advises on a range of IP and data protection issues.

At MAQS Advokatbyrå, legal director Alexander Källström heads up the practice, which includes lawyers houses in the firm's Gothenburg, Malmö, Stockholm and Sundsvall offices. As such, the team is well placed to assist clients with IP matters on a nationwide basis, and is equally adept at advising international clients on contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The group fields expertise in assisting prominent multinational entities with the management of IP portfolios. Christina Berggren, based in Gothenburg, leads the firm’s retail industry group.

Next Advokater‘s team handles a steady workflow of contentious and non-contentious IP matters for a broad client base, which includes small entrepreneurs and high-profile international brands. Copyright, trade mark and trade secrets are key areas of instruction for the group. Magnus Tonell has expertise in advising on commercial contracts and dispute resolution; he co-heads the practice with Tom Kronhöffer, who is very experienced in acting for fashion and tech sector entities.

Potter Clarkson LLP's team is particularly strong in handling IP matters for clients in the life sciences sector, particularly in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology space. The practice benefits from the firm's international network of offices, which assists with the provision of cross-border support to clients. The practice is jointly led by the triumvirate of patents specialist Christopher Cadman, trade mark expert Cameron Malone-Brown, and Jesper Sellin, who has experience in handling IP litigation and licensing matters.

TIME DANOWSKY Advokatbyrå AB has an excellent reputation in the media and IP law space, with an established track record in advising prominent newspapers, broadcasters and entertainment companies on a wide array of contentious and non-contentious matters. Practice head Ulf Isaksson is well known for handling litigation, and handles IP, marketing and competition law work. Fredrik Ståhl's workload includes trade mark and copyright matters, and has particular strength in IT.

Advokatfirman MarLaw AB has established expertise in marketing and media law, and the practice acts for high-profile multinational brands on a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The Stockholm-based practice is jointly led by the quintet of Alexander Jute, Cecilia Torelm Tornberg, Marcus Ateva, Katarina Ladenfors, and Daniel Tornberg. 

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB is particularly active in the life sciences and digital spaces, and is very experienced in advising on patent litigation and licensing issues. Practice head Hanna Tilus brings expertise in marketing law, and has a solid track record in acting for clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

Eversheds Sutherland is well versed in providing IP support to clients across a broad range of commercial matters, with noted expertise in advising on license agreements. Richard Jacobsson leads the team; senior associate Mathilda Andersson is well versed in handling commercial IP work.

Sports law forms the core strength of NORDIA Law's practice, and the team has an established track record in acting for high-profile clients in the sector. Tech expert Fredrik Persson, litigator Mårten Stenström, and Karl Ole Möller, who is a highly regarded sports law practitioner, co-head the practice.

Snellman's IP practice operates out of the firm's Helsinki and Stockholm offices, putting the team in a good position to assist prominent Nordic and international brands with IP matters.  The department's offering spans contentious and non-contentious IP work. Elisabeth Vestin leads the group, and has an excellent track record in handling IP and technology mandates.