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E-merchant responsibilities for listing of payment options under the Payment Services Act
Simon Fredriksson and Petter Larsson discuss a recent judgment from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal concerning the prohibition of top-listing and preselecting credit payment options in web-shops. The judgment raises intriguing questions on e-merchant responsibility.
The article may be read through the following link to Lexology.
New protection for crafts and industrial products
Hans Eriksson and Petter Larsson have authored an expert commentary about the EU-wide GI protection scheme for crafts and industrial products which will come into force in December this year. What is required to obtain protection, how will it affect current trademark holders, and is the CJEU’s doctrine on evocation likely to apply similarly as for protected GI’s for agricultural products and wines?
The article recently published by Blendow Lexnova (in Swedish and behind paywall) may be read through the following link.
Hague Convention contracting states exempt from security for costs
Jesper Tiberg and Olof Olsson report on the case Kyrgyz Republic v UAB Garsu Pasaulis. In its decision, the Svea Court of Appeal concluded that contracting states to the 1954 Hague Convention are exempt from the requirement to provide security for costs before the Court.
Read more about the Court’s reasoning in the article which was recently published by Practical Law Arbitration and may be read through the following link to Thomson Reuters (behind paywall) or the linked PDF.
Regulatory PI trigger points
When is a medicinal product offered for sale under the Swedish Patent Act? Jonas Löfgren, Ludvig Holm and Petter Larsson discuss a recent case from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal concerning the evergreen question of the regulatory trigger points for a PI.
The article may be read through the following link to Lexology.
Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to arbitral award over alleged excess of mandate
Jesper Tiberg and Natalia Petrik discuss a recent judgment by the Svea Court of Appeal which highlights the high threshold which Swedish courts apply to demonstrate that an excess of mandate by an arbitral tribunal has affected the outcome of a case in a way that justifies setting aside an arbitral award.
The article published by Practical Law Arbitration (Thomson Reuters) may be read through the following link.
Is Sweden the next frontline for ex-player reimbursement claims?
Stefan Widmark and Petter Larsson highlight and discuss the potential risk of an upcoming judgment from the Swedish Supreme Court as reported in the International Masters of Gaming Law magazine.
The article may be read through the following link: Link
The magazine in full: Link
IPTV as the new front in online piracy
Hans Eriksson, Simon Fredriksson and Angelica Kaijser report on a number of recent copyright cases against operators of illegal IPTV services.
The article may be read through the following link to Lexology.
The Last Resort: Swedish Courts’ Review of Investment Awards
Therese Isaksson and Natalia Petrik explore key trends in challenges to investor-state awards in Swedish courts and annulment of intra-EU awards based on Achmea and Komstroy.
The article was published in ASA Bulletin, Volume 42, Issue 3 and may be accessed through the following link.
A company owned by a contracting state is an investor under a bilateral investment treaty
Therese Isaksson and Mathilda Wahlgren report on a recent judgment by the Svea Court of Appeal in which the court held that a state-owned company is an “Investor” under a bilateral investment treaty.
The article published by Practical Law Arbitration (Thomson Reuters) may be read through the following link
Communication to the public redux
Hans Eriksson reports on the Court of Justice of the European Union’s latest decisions about communication to the public in copyright law.
The article may be read through the following link to Lexology.
The Lego® exception
Simon Fredriksson and Hans Eriksson report on the famous Lego® brand’s latest IP adventures in the area of design law and the aptly named Lego® exception.
The article may be read through the following link to Lexology.
High Quality Arbitrations in Sweden
Maria Fogdestam Agius, Therese Isaksson, and Ginta Ahrel have contributed to the Swedish Arbitration Association’s publication, “High Quality Arbitrations in Sweden.” The book, which consists of five detailed reports, covers various key phases of the arbitration process. Maria, Therese, and Ginta, alongside a team of leading international arbitrators, contributed their knowledge and experience in drafting the chapters on evidentiary hearings, due process, and arbitral awards.
For those interested, the book (in Swedish) may be ordered here: Link
The mandate of arbitral tribunals
Olof Olsson analyses the mandate of arbitral tribunals in light of recent challenge cases in an article published on Kluwer Arbitration Blog.
The article may be read through the following link.
Intra-EU investment treaty award annulled as incompatible with Swedish public policy
Maria Fogdestam Agius and Mathilda Wahlgren report on a recent judgment by the Svea Court of Appeal in which the court annulled yet another intra-EU investment treaty award on the basis of its incompatibility with Swedish public policy.
The article was published by Practical Law Arbitration and may be read through the following link to Thomson Reuters (behind paywall) or linked PDF.
Award challenge rejected based on arbitrability and counsel retention issues
Maria Fogdestam Agius and Natalia Petrik have reported for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on a recent judgment by the Svea Court of Appeal where the court dismissed a challenge to an arbitral award, confirming that the fact that a party to the arbitration is subject to sanctions does not impact the dispute’s arbitrability. The court also found that the sanctioned party had been provided fair opportunities to present its case and dismissed this challenge.
The article may be read through the following link to Thomson Reuters (behind paywall) or PDF.
Svea Court of Appeal divided on when an arbitral award may be partially set aside
Ginta Ahrel and Victoria Ribbnäs have reported for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on a recent judgment by the Svea Court of Appeal where the court was divided on whether the part of the arbitral award affected by the arbitrator’s excess of mandate could be partially set aside or not.
The article may be read through the following link to Thomson Reuters Practical Law (behind paywall) or PDF.
Svea Court of Appeal annuls another intra-EU award because of incompatibility with Swedish public policy
Therese Isaksson and Tom Sundin have reported for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on a recent challenge case in which Svea Court of Appeal declared another intra-EU award invalid because of incompatibility with Swedish public policy.
The article may be read through the link to Thomson Reuters Practical Law or PDF
Launch of unique analysis of challenges to arbitration awards in Sweden over the past two decades
Ginta Ahrel, Jacob Ericson and Victoria Ribbnäs discuss the key findings of the inaugural Westerberg Arbitration Tracker 2024 in an article recently published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law. The article covers the number of challenges, their success rates and how long the cases take to be adjudicated as well as highlighting some interesting trends revealed by the data provided in the tracker.
The article may be read through the link to Thomson Reuters Practical Law Arbitration (behind paywall) or the below PDF.
The Westerberg Arbitration Tracker 2024 may be read in full here: Link
Award partially set aside where arbitrator awarded party more than it had claimed
Therese Isaksson and Victoria Ribbnäs have reported on a recent challenge case in which the Court of Appeal of Western Sweden partly set aside an arbitral award, as the court found that the sole arbitrator had exceeded its mandate by awarding one of the parties more than it had claimed in the arbitration.
The article may be read through the link to Thomson Reuters Practical Law Arbitration (behind paywall) or PDF.
Swedish Court of Appeal consistent in declaring intra-EU investment treaty award invalid on grounds of public policy
Westerberg & Partners’ Therese Isaksson and Mathilda Wahlgren report on a recent judgment by the Svea Court of Appeal in which the court annulled yet another intra-EU investment treaty award, on the basis of its incompatibility with Swedish public policy.
The article may be read through the following link (behing paywall) to Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law Arbitration or our PDF.
Award upheld as arbitrator exceeding mandate did not affect outcome of arbitration (Court of Appeal of Western Sweden)
Ginta Ahrel and Olof Olsson have reported on a recent challenge case in which the Court of Appeal of Western Sweden found that the sole arbitrator had exceeded their mandate, but upheld the award as it was not established that the excess of mandate had affected the outcome.
Thomson Reuters Practical Law Arbitration (behind paywall)
PDF
Customization of watches and trademark infringement
Hans Eriksson reports on a recent decision from the Patent and Market Court concerning a new trend in the watchmaking industry, whereby third parties customize watches, and the interesting trademark issues it raises.
The article may be read through the following link to Lexology.
Swedish Court of Appeal once again declares intra-EU investment treaty award invalid on grounds of public policy
Therese Isaksson and Natalia Petrik have reported for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on the judgment in Spain v Triodos SICAV II in which the Svea Court of Appeal annulled yet another intra-EU investment treaty award based on its incompatibility with Swedish public policy referencing the ECJ’s judgments in the Achmea, Komstroy, and PL Holdings cases.
The article may be read through the link to Thomson Reuters Practical Law (behind paywall) or PDF
Generous scope of protection for HALLOUMI designation of origin
Joanna Wallestam and Helena Wassén Öström comment on a case concerning the protected designation of origin Halloumi. The device mark “Falloumi!” was refused registration since it could be seen as a play on words for the word “Halloumi” and the use would be considered an unlawful evocation of the designation.
The article may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF.
Presumption of validity in preliminary injunction proceedings
Wendela Hårdemark and Petter Larsson comment on a number of cases regarding the presumption of validity and the guidance provided through the decisions from the PMCA.
The article may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF
Challenging Arbitral Awards in the Nordics: 2023 Survey
Ginta Ahrel and Tom Sundin have reported for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on the key findings of the report “Challenging Arbitral Awards in the Nordics: 2023 Survey”.
The article may be read through the link to Thomson Reuters Practical Law or PDF.
Preserving Evidence in Arbitration Proceedings: From a Swedish and Norwegian Perspective
Olof Olsson (Westerberg & Partners) and Knud Jacob Knudsen (Simonsen Vogt Wiig) have contributed to the Stockholm Arbitration Yearbook 2023 with an article which examines the possibilities to receive court assistance to preserve evidence prior to the initiation of arbitration proceedings in Sweden and Norway.
The article may be read through the following link to Kluwer Arbitration (behind paywall).
Griffins subject to trademark infringement?
Siri Alvsing and Felicia Taubert comment on a case addressed by the PMCA regarding infringements of trademarks held by one of Sweden’s largest truck manufacturers.
The article may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF
SPC limitations: concept of “product”
Petter Larsson and Ludvig Holm comment on a recent case regarding SPCs addressed by the PMCA well worth studying closely by litigators and patent attorneys working in the pharma field, as reported in the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on IP.
The article may be read through the following links to Lexology or PDF
Svea Court of Appeal annuls intra-EU ECT arbitration award, including in relation to non-EU investor and costs
Maria Fogdestam Agius and Tom Sundin have reported for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on the latest annulment by Swedish courts of an intra-EU investment award under the Achmea and Komstroy case law, affecting also a non-EU investor.
The article may be read through the links to Thomson Reuters Practical Law or a PDF
Unfair marketing restrictions on warning letters
Petter Larsson and Maria Bruder comment on a recent case concerning restrictions on the use of warning letters from an unfair marketing perspective as reported in the latest International Law Office / Lexology issues on IP and patents respectively.
The article may be read through the following links to Lexology or PDF.
Insurance coverage for pandemic-related business interruption
Stefan Bessman comments on a judgment from the Swedish Supreme Court concerning insurance coverage for pandemic-related business interruption caused by government restrictions, as reported by the Scandinavian Insurance Quarterly (SIQ) Nordisk försäkringstidskrift.
The article may be read through the following link (in Swedish)
Satellite broadcasts from Qatar found not to enjoy copyright protection in Sweden
Felicia Taubert and Stefan Widmark have authored an article on satellite broadcasts and copyright protection under the Copyright Act.
The article was published by Lexology and International Law Office in their newsletter on intellectual property and may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF.
Medical Products Agency assigned to draft new model for substance-based prescription
Jonas Löfgren and Simon Fredriksson comment on the government’s recent assignment to the Medical Products Agency to review the possibility of using substance names in order to accommodate a potential future of generic prescriptions of medicinal products.
The article was published by International Law Office / Lexology in their latest newsletter for Healthcare & Life Sciences and may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF.
Employed inventor’s right to remuneration
Wendela Hårdemark comments on a case in which the Patent and Market Court of Appeal has awarded an employed inventor fair compensation for the transfer of the patent to the employer. The Patent and Market Court of Appeal has allowed leave to appeal, and we may see long-waited guidance from the Swedish Supreme Court regarding how fair compensation to an employed inventor shall be determined.
The article was published by International Law Office / Lexology in their latest IP newsletter and may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF.
Murder mystery copyright infringement
Westerberg & Partners’ Hans Eriksson and Filip Jerneke comment on a case where the PMCA found that the use of the claimant’s book manuscripts, without his consent, constituted copyright infringement.
The article was first published by International Law Office / Lexology and later by The Licensing Journal and may be read through the following link to Lexology or The Licensing Journal.
Who gets to be a member of a collective management organisation for copyright?
Collective management of copyright is growing in importance within many creative sectors in Sweden and internationally. Westerberg & Partners’ Filip Jerneke and Hans Eriksson write about a curious recent case from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal regarding the lucrative membership in such an organization.
The article was recently published by International Law Office / Lexology and may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF.
Court provides guidance on balancing interests of database owners and content aggregators
The burgeoning business of online content aggregation often runs into IP-related problems when makers of databases want to protect their own investment against the content aggregator’s perceived free-riding. However, balancing the interests of database owners and content aggregators can be difficult for the national courts, as exemplified by this decision from Patent and Market Court, as Westerberg & Partners’ Hans Eriksson reports.
The article was recently published by International Law Office / Lexology and may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF.
Patent and Market Court of Appeal clarifies concept of “product” under EU SPC Regulation
Westerberg & Partners’ Wendela Hårdemark comments on a case regarding supplementary protection where the Patent and Market Court of Appeal clarifies the concept “product” under the EU SPC Regulation.
The article was recently published by International Law Office / Lexology and may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF.
Copyright contracts in public procurement
A decision by the PMCA which highlights the importance of limiting the scope of copyright licences is commented on by Westerberg & Partners’ Hans Eriksson and Felicia Taubert in an article published by International Law Office / Lexology.
The article may be read through the following links: Lexology or PDF
Things to consider when bringing trade secret misappropriation cases against both former employees and their new companies
A recent decision from the Swedish Labour Court exemplifies how trade secret misappropriation litigation in Sweden often gets tangled up with labour law and collective bargaining agreements. Westerberg & Partners’ Hans Eriksson untangles the complexities in a new case note published by International Law Office / Lexology in their latest newsletter on intellectual property.
The article may be read through the following links: Lexology or PDF
Swedish Supreme Court clarifies scope of framework agreement’s arbitration clause and binding effect of arbitration agreement published on website
A recent judgment by the Swedish Supreme Court clarifies the scope of a framework agreement’s arbitration clause and binding effect of arbitration agreements published on websites. Westerberg & Partners’ Ginta Ahrel and Mathilda Wahlgren report on the case in an article published by Practical Law Arbitration (Thomson Reuters).
Court rules on presumption of patent validity and product’s “embodiment” of patent
Westerberg & Partners’ Ludvig Holm and Simon Fredriksson comment on a case in which the PMCA upheld a patents presumption of validity when uncertainty persisted regarding the comparable product’s general availability on the market at the day of application.
The article was published in a recent International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property and may be read through the following link to Lexology or PDF.
Jaguar replica sportscar does not constitute copyright infringement
Westerberg & Partners’ Felicia Taubert and Hans Eriksson comment on a case in which the PMCA has found a car replica to not constitute copyright infringement on unusual grounds.
The article was published in an International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property and may be read through the following link to Lexology or directly to the article.
Court reinforces presumption of validity in preliminary proceedings
Westerberg & Partners’ Ludvig Holm and Måns Ullman comment on a decision by the PMCA where the presumption of validity of granted patents in preliminary proceedings is reinforced.
The article was published in the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property and may be read through the following links to Lexology or the article : Link
Arbitral claims not tried on the merits do not interrupt a specifically prescribed limitation period (Skåne and Blekinge Court of Appeal)
Westerberg & Partners’ Ginta Ahrel and Victoria Ribbnäs report on a recent ruling by a Swedish Court of Appeal, which serves as an important reminder that arbitral claims not tried on the merits do not interrupt a specifically prescribed limitation period.
The article was published by Practical Law Arbitration (Thomson Reuters), and may be read through the following : Link
Social media posts as evidence of disclosure to public
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Annalena Nordin and Simon Fredriksson comment on a decision by the Third Board of Appeal (BoA) of the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO( on third-party social media posts constituting early disclosure of a design.
The article may be read through the following: Link
PMCA rules against employee inventors in patent assignment case
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Wendela Hårdemark comments on a case in which the PMCA rejected two inventors’ claim to transfer a patent to them.
The article may be read through the following link or the below PDF: Link
Wet ink signature required for Swedish arbitral awards (Svea Court of Appeal)
In an article published by Practical Law Arbitration (Thomson Reuters), Westerberg & Partners’ Ginta Ahrel and Mathilda Wahlgren report on a recent judgment by a Swedish Court of Appeal underlining the importance of wet ink signatures on the arbitral awards.
The article may be read through the following link or the below PDF:
Women and IP: accelerating innovation and creativity in Sweden
On World IP day, Westerberg & Partners’ Wendela Hårdemark reports on problems and progress for women in IP along with fellow experts in the IP field as International Law Office focuses on accelerating innovation and creativity.
Read more here: Link
Swedish Court sets aside arbitration award due to the tribunal exceeding its mandate (Landbyska v The Grand Group)
In an article published by LexisNexis UK, Westerberg & Partners’ Ginta Ahrel and Mathilda Wahlgren discuss the potential implications on an arbitration proceeding of a recent ruling from Svea Court of appeal in which the Court set aside the award due to the tribunal exceeding its mandate.
The article may be read through the following link or the below PDF
PMCA refers question on pan-European infringement jurisdiction to CJEU
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Björn Rundblom Andersson and Wendela Hårdemark comment on a case in which the PMCA has requested a preliminary ruling from the CJEU on the jurisdiction of Swedish courts to hear infringement cases relating to non-Swedish patents, when the validity thereof is contentious. The answer will be of great significance not only for the current patent litigation landscape but also the unitary patent system.
The article may be read through the links to ILO or the PDF:
GC clarifies what constitutes genuine use in the European Union
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Helena Wassén Öström and Mirja Johansson comment on a judgment from the General Court on the use of an EU trademark in relation to hotel services and in particular the importance of distinguishing between the place of provision of services and the place of use of the trademark.
The article may be read through the following link or the below PDF:
Sweden’s new legislation on non-medicinal tobacco-free nicotine products
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on healthcare & life sciences, Westerberg & Partners’ Jonas Löfgren, Josefine Lindén and Simon Fredriksson comment on The Nicotine Act and discuss the content and ramifications of this relatively new legislation.
The article may be read through the following link or the below PDF:
Interpretation of EU Brussels Ia Regulation for patent applications deposited and patents granted in third countries
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Ludvig Holm, Björn Rundblom Andersson and Filip Jerneke comment on a judgment from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal regarding the interpretation of the EU Brussels Ia Regulation and an entitlement action regarding patents and patent applications in third countries.
The article may be read through the following link or the below PDF:
Courts must consider third party personal data interests when assessing document production requests (Norra Stockholm Bygg v Nycander)
In an article published by LexisNexis UK, Westerberg & Partners’ Jacob Ericson and Victoria Ribbnäs discuss the potential implications on arbitration proceedings of a recent preliminary ruling from the Court of Justice concerning third party personal data interests in document production.
The article may be read through the following:
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Highlights from the Nordic Arbitration Day
The recently held Nordic Arbitration Day provided a great opportunity to discuss the current state of play of arbitration in the Nordics. Westerberg & Partners’ Jacob Ericson participated in the discussions on the topic of guerilla tactics in arbitration and has authored an article for LexisNexis UK covering the highlights.
The article may be read through the following links:
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PMC provides guidance on copyright to replacement parts of design furniture and repair limitations
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Stefan Widmark and Petter Larsson discuss a widely debated judgment from the Patent and Market Court regarding copyright protection to a replacement pad to the Jetsson armchair designed by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. The case also concerns the outer limits of private use and in essence the right to repair works of applied art.
The article may be read through the following link or the below PDF
Swedish Supreme Court weighs in on SPCs – possible increase in Swedish referrals to CJEU
In a recent International Law Office / Lexology issue on Intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Wendela Hårdemark and Jonas Löfgren foresee an increase in referrals to the CJEU as a result of a ruling from the Swedish Supreme Court.
The article may be read through the following link to International Law Office / Lexology or the below PDF
Comments on the annulment of the PL Holdings award
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on Arbitration & ADR, Westerberg & Partners’ Olof Olsson, Maria Fogdestam Agius and Ginta Ahrel report on the first arbitral award to be annulled by the Swedish Supreme Court under the Swedish Arbitration Act for being contrary to public policy.
The article may be read through the following link to International Law Office / Lexology or the below PDF:
Designer table enjoys protection as work of applied art
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on Intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Josefine Lindén, Filip Jerneke and Hans Eriksson, report on a case concerning infringement of works of applied art in the form of a dining table.
The article may be read through the following link to International Law Office / Lexology or the below PDF
Swedish Patent and Market Court applies new CJEU case law on reboxing medicinal products
Westerberg & Partners’ Hans Eriksson recently reported on a case from the Patent and Market Court through which the Swedish pharma market has received important clarifications on the reboxing of medicinal products.
The article may be read through the following link to International Law Office / Lexology or the below PDF:
Four years since the re-regulation of the Swedish gambling market – trends and outlook
Westerberg & Partners’ Petter Larsson, Hans Eriksson and Stefan Widmark have authored an expert insight published by the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA).
The article may be read through the following link.
Another nail in the CBD coffin in Sweden
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Westerberg & Partners’ Måns Ullman reports on the ruling by the Administrative Court of Uppsala to uphold the Swedish Medicinal Products Agency’s decision to prohibit a Dutch company from selling CBD products for oral consumption in Sweden.
Link to Lexology here
Swedish Supreme Court annuls arbitral awards because of their inconsistency with Swedish public policy
Westerberg & Partners’ Olof Olsson, Maria Fogdestam Agius and Ginta Ahrel recently authored an article on the annulment of arbitral awards by the Swedish Supreme Court because of their inconsistency with Swedish public policy as published by Practical Law Arbitration.
Link to article here
Swedish Court of Appeal annuls intra-EU investment arbitration award
Westerberg & Partners reports on the annulment of an intra-EU investment arbitration award in an article authored by Olof Olsson, Maria Fogdestam Agius and Ginta Ahrel recently published by Practical Law Arbitration.
Link to the article here
Gaming Law 2022
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to have contributed to Chambers and Partners’ Global Practice Guide on Gaming Law 2022 with the Swedish section authored by Stefan Widmark, Hans Eriksson, and Petter Larsson.
To quote Chambers and Partners, the guide “provides the latest legal information on land-based and online gambling; B2C and B2B licences; application requirements; affiliates; white labels; responsible gambling; AML legislation; restrictions on advertising; acquisitions and changes of control; trends in social gaming, esports, fantasy sports and blockchain; and taxation.”
The chapter on developments in Sweden may be read here
The Gaming Law Guide featuring all 32 jurisdictions is available here
A structured analysis of the implementation of Articles 18–23 of the Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market into Swedish law
Wendela Hårdemark (Westerberg & Partners) and Silvia A Carretta (Uppsala University) have co-authored the article “A structured analysis of the implementation of Articles 18–23 of the Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market into Swedish law” recently published by The Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice.
The article may be accessed through the following link
Infringement of radio and television companies’ signal rights in Sweden
The hijacking and illegal rebroadcast over the internet of radio and television companies’ broadcasting signals infringing television companies’ exclusive rights is the topic when Westerberg & Partners’ Hans Eriksson and Oliver Edstrand report on a recent case from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal in International Law Office / Lexology.
The article may be read through the following link.
Patent litigation in Sweden
Björn Rundblom Andersson and Petter Larsson have contributed to the 6th edition of The Patent Litigation Law Review reporting on developments in patent litigation in Sweden.
The chapter may be read through the following link: Link to PDF
For the entire Patent Litigation Review: Link
PMCA provides guidance on calculating level of de minimis compensation
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on Intellectual Property, Westerberg & Partners’ Maria Bruder and Petter Larsson report on a recent case the where the PMCA provided guidance on how to calculate de minimis compensation in absence of evidence of a licence market for the IP right in suit.
Swedish court confirms that oral hearings may be conducted virtually
In a recent International Law Office / Lexology issue on Arbitration & ADR, Westerberg & Partners’ Jesper Tiberg and Olof Olsson reported on a judgment concerning virtual hearings rendered by the Swedish Svea Court of Appeal.
Museum commits copyright infringement – how much compensation must be paid?
Reasonable compensation for copyright infringement in the unusual context of a museum’s infringement is the topic of the day when Westerberg & Partners’ Filip Jerneke and Hans Eriksson report on a recent case from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal in International Law Office / Lexology,
Questions remain about protection of works of applied art post-Cofemel
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue, Westerberg & Partners’ Josefine Lindén and Hans Eriksson reported on a recent case from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal in which the narrow scope of protection for works of applied art were front and centre in a copyright infringement battle between two chairs.
The International Arbitration Review: Sweden
Westerberg & Partners’ Maria Fogdestam Agius has published a chapter in the International Arbitration Review, reporting on developments of international arbitration in Sweden.
Court rules on admissibility of infringement proceedings against patent that has not yet been granted
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue, Westerberg & Partners’ Björn Rundblom Andersson has reported on a Swedish ruling examining the admissibility of infringement proceedings before patent grant.
Recent Swedish case law on likelihood of confusion assessment for descriptive trademarks
The question of whether there exists likelihood of confusion between two trademarks may arise in several situations.
It may seem commercially attractive to companies to register a trademark that contains descriptive elements, as the targeted consumers will quickly grasp the kind of goods or services sold under the trademark. However, the more descriptive the trademark, the narrower the scope of protection afforded.
To demonstrate the Swedish patent and market courts’ assessment of trademarks with descriptive elements, this article compiles illustrative and relevant examples from Swedish registration and infringement case law from recent years.
Likelihood of confusion despite low degree of distinctiveness
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue, Westerberg & Partners’ Annalena Nordin and Joanna Wallestam comment on a recent decision by the Swedish Patent and Market Court. Upon opposition, the court found that the trademark TANDLÄKARGRUPPEN ODENPLAN and the earlier registered company name Tandläkarhuset Odenplan AB were confusingly similar. The outcome is notable due to the low degree of distinctiveness in the separate elements of both marks (“tandläkar-” means “dentist” and “Odenplan” is the location of both businesses).
The article may be read through any of the following links:
Interpretation of licence agreements for use of photographic works in Sweden
Hans Eriksson recently published an article in International Law Office / Lexology regarding a recent case from the Patent and Market Court of Appeals concerning the interpretation of copyright contract.
The article may be read through any of the following links:
Use of IT forensic evidence in copyright and trade secret litigation in Sweden
Hans Eriksson recently published an article in International Law Office / Lexology regarding the use of IT forensic evidence in copyright and trade secret litigation and its inherent limitations.
The article may be read through any of the following links:
Re-boxing of parallel traded medicinal products under EU Falsified Medicines Directive
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue, Jonas Löfgren and Petter Larsson comment on a recent judgment from the Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal concerning the concept of objective necessity in parallel trade in light of the implementation of the EU Falsified Medicines Regulation.
Advice for Swedish companies with business in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
Many Swedish companies have reacted forcefully against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Decisions to suspend or exit operations in Russia, Ukraine or Belarus affect local communities in these countries. As part of their sustainability and corporate responsibility actions, Swedish companies may wish to reflect on their role, rights and responsibilities towards the respect for human rights in armed conflict. Maria Fogdestam Agius have formulated some initial advice for companies (in Swedish).
Protecting Swedish investments in Russia through international arbitration
The grim situation in Ukraine continues and so do Russian measures against Western businesses in Russia. Jacob Ericson and Maria Fogdestam Agius recently published an article about options for Swedish companies concerned about their Russian assets and rights.
Narrow scope of protection for collective mark HALLOUMI
In a recent International Law Office / Lexology issue, Siri Alvsing and Linnea Harnesk comment on a judgment from the Swedish Patent and Market Court relating to the collective mark HALLOUMI. The judgment highlights the struggles of collective marks (i.e. marks that may be used by several different traders), namely showing that the trademark is perceived as an indication of commercial origin.
Investment arbitration initiated by Huawei
Therese Isaksson comments in Swedish daily newspaper Svenska Dagbladet on the investment arbitration initiated by Huawei against the Swedish state.
No likelihood of confusion between LEGALROOM and LEGALZOOM
Descriptive elements of an earlier trademark played a decisive role in a question of likelihood of confusion. The Patent and Market Court of Appeal concluded that there is no likelihood of confusion between LEGALROOM and LegalZoom. Annalena Nordin and Joanna Wallestam recently published an article in International Law Office / Lexology.
The Patent Litigation Law Review: Sweden
Björn Rundblom Andersson and Petter Larsson have contributed to the 5th edition of The Patent Litigation Law Review.
Use of climate, sustainability, and environmental claims in advertising
Maria Bruder has authored an article on greenwashing, and what to have in mind when making assertions in marketing related to the climate, sustainability and the environment.
Link to article (Swedish)
Influencer marketing and Swedish marketing law
Westerberg & Partners’ Hans Eriksson and Josefine Lindén have published an article in Blendow Lexnova on two recent judgments from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal that have clarified many questions about how Swedish marketing law should be applied to marketing on social media with the help of influencers.
The article may be read through the following link (in Swedish, behind paywall): https://www.lexnova.se/expertkommentarer/influencer-marketing-och-marknadsratten
Copyright prohibitions in interests of spiritual cultivation
Axel Seger and Bodil Ehlers recently published an article in International Law Office / Lexology on the copyright protection of works of great cultural importance in the interest of spiritual cultivation.
Bad faith trademark registration
Axel Seger and Hans Eriksson recently published an article in International Law Office / Lexology regarding Swedish jurisprudence on bad faith in relation to trademark registrations and how Swedish litigation often turns on the evidence invoked rather than on clear legal precedent.
Court hears Bayer Pharma challenge to liability for lifted preliminary injunction
Björn Rundblom Andersson and Måns Ullman have published an article in International Law Office on a recent case which examines, among other things, the applicability and relevance of the CJEU’s Bayer Pharma ruling in Sweden.
Recent wave of decisions clarifies position on concept of bad faith
Petter Larsson and Maria Bruder have authored an article in International Law Office on a series of recent judgments by the PMC and the PMCA concerning the concept of bad faith in light of the established ECJ case law and advise prudent rights holders to consider their filing strategies well in advance of market entries in new jurisdictions.
Submission of evidence in court proceedings does not constitute copyright infringement
Axel Seger and Hans Eriksson have authored an article in International Law Office on a recent case where the Patent and Market Court of Appeal determined that copyright-protected materials can be freely submitted as evidence to courts in Sweden, as long as the material has some prima facie relevance as evidence in the proceedings.
Spirit drink PDO versus trademark registration
Siri Alvsing, Josefine Lindén and Jonas Löfgren have authored an article in International Law Office on a recent judgment from the Administrative Court of Malmö describing the Swedish trademark regulation as parallel to the EU Spirits Drinks Regulation on inter alia the protection of geographical indications, and thus an approved trademark does not preclude the trademark from being in breach of a protected designation of origin under the Spirits Drinks Regulation.
Compulsory patent licence as defence against claim for preliminary injunction
Ludvig Holm and Måns Ullman have authored an article in International Law Office on a decision from the PMCA which discusses the uncommon but important and relevant issue of compulsory licenses to patents and its use as defence against claim for preliminary injunction.
Legal protection of trade secrets in Sweden
Björn Rundblom Andersson, Hans Eriksson and Axel Seger have contributed to Chambers and Partners’ Law & Practice Sweden section of the recent guide on Trade Secrets 2021. The section includes the latest legal information on misappropriation, litigation, the trial process, remedies, appeals, criminal offences and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Chambers and Partners explain: “For each jurisdiction Chambers selects highly ranked lawyers to provide local expertise into the issues identified by the Contributing Editor.”
Online marketing of tobacco products
Siri Alvsing and Maria Bruder have authored an article in International Law Office on a recent judgment by the Swedish Patent and Market Court on the rules governing the online sale of tobacco products under the Act on Tobacco and Similar Products (LTLP).
Do parties have an absolute right to dispute in person in Sweden?
Olof Olsson and Jesper Tiberg have authored an article in International Law Office on the mandate of an arbitral tribunal to conduct a virtual hearing despite lacking consent from one of the parties.
Conflict of law and online marketing
Siri Alvsing and Maria Bruder have authored an article on a recent judgment by the Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal (PMCA) on the application of the choice of law principle in marketing law in relation to online marketing.
Court finds that GLENETT trademark does not evoke Scotch Whiskey GI
Annalena Nordin has authored an article in International Law Office on a ruling of the Swedish Patent and Market Court on a trademark and its possible association with a specific geographical origin.
Patent and Market Court of Appeal rules on distinctiveness of position trademarks
Helena Wassén Öström and Annalena Nordin have authored an article in International Law Office on a ruling of the Patent and Market Court of Appeal on position trademarks used for services.
New legislation on tobacco-free nicotine pouches expected
Jonas Löfgren and Måns Ullman have authored an article in International Law Office on the analysis of a likely regulation of tobacco-free nicotine pouches which will be presented by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs on 31 March 2021.
Actual use of company names
Siri Alvsing has authored an article in International Law Office on a recent judgment from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal regarding the requirement on actual use in relation to company names.
Calculation of damages in cases of misappropriation of trade secrets and copyright infringement
Hans Eriksson and Josefine Lindén have authored an article in International Law Office on an interesting recent Labour Court decision concerning trade secrets and copyright.
Copyright 2021 – Sweden
Stefan Widmark, Bodil Ehlers, Hans Eriksson and Siri Alvsing have again contributed to Chambers and Partners’ Law & Practice section of the recent guide for Copyright 2021 – Sweden.
Chambers and Partners explain: “… Practice Guides provide in-house counsel with expert legal commentary on the main practice areas in key jurisdictions around the world .… For every guide we select Contributing Editors who are ranked in the relevant Chambers Guides as the best in their field. The individual contributors who write the ‘Law and Practice’ … sections are selected on the same basis.”
Article on a recent case from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal
Björn Rundblom Andersson and Josefine Lindén have authored an article in International Law Office on a recent case from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal, where the court found that Sweden has failed to properly implement the EU Enforcement Directive in relation to corrective measures in patent cases.
Striden om den svenska e-handeln med alkoholdrycker
Westerberg & Partners Bodil Ehlers och Hans Eriksson har författat en expertkommentar i Blendow Lexnova om e-handel med alkoholdrycker i Sverige.
Marketing of gambling bonuses
Petter Larsson, Stefan Widmark and Bodil Ehlers have authored an article in International Law Office on a recent case from the Patent and Market Court regarding the marketing of gambling bonuses.
Do Swedish patent licence agreements last for the life of a patent unless otherwise specified?
Björn Rundblom Andersson has authored an article in International Law Office on the term of Swedish patent licences in light of an interesting judgment from the Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal.
AI håller på att skruva tillbaka tiden 100 år
AI håller på att skruva tillbaka tiden 100 år, skriver Malcolm Wiberg, managing partner, Westerberg & Partners advokatbyrå.
Is Swedish market for CBD oils closed?
Jonas Löfgren and Måns Ullman have authored an article in International Law Office on the Swedish Medical Products Agency’s decisions to classify certain CBD oils as medicinal products and thus prohibiting their marketing as foodstuffs.
Article in Swedish journal Ny Juridik
Björn Rundblom Andersson has authored an article discussing some issues relating to the resolution of trade secret disputes in arbitration.
The article is published in the Swedish journal Ny Juridik, issue 3 for 2020, and is available online at following link
Design protection in the Nordic countries – looking back and forward
Linnea Harnesk recently published the article “Design protection in the Nordic countries – looking back and forward” in the Swedish journal NIR (Nordic Intellectual Property Law Review).
The article may be read through the following link (solely open to subscribers) or in the journal which will be distributed to subscribers next week!
Joint handling of patent infringement claims and contractual claims in Swedish IP courts
Hans Eriksson and Josefine Lindén in International Law Office on joint handling of patent infringement claims and contractual claims in Swedish IP courts.
Objective necessity to rebox in parallel trade and implementation of EU Falsified Medicines Regulation
Jonas Löfgren and Petter Larsson in International Law Office on a recent judgment from the Patent and Market Court concerning the concept of objective necessity in parallel trade in light of the implementation of the EU Falsified Medicines Regulation.
Dynamic blocking injunction against ISPs
Josefine Lindén and Stefan Widmark in International Law Office on the first Swedish precedent on dynamic blocking injunctions.
Biosimilars still not subject to mandatory substitution
Jonas Löfgren and Siri Alvsing in International Law Office on a judgment from the administrative court of appeal confirming the view that biosimilars are generally not included in the Swedish system for mandatory substitution.
Supreme Court rules on balancing of copyright and fundamental rights
Stefan Widmark and Siri Alvsing in International Law Office on the balancing of copyright and freedom of the press, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s judgment in relation to the political “iron pipe-scandal”.
News
2025 Survey Report on Nordic Arbitral Institutions
The report authored by Natalia Petrik provides a comprehensive analysis of the Nordic arbitration landscape, offering valuable insights for arbitration practitioners, in-house counsel, and businesses operating in the region. The study explores the governance structures of Nordic arbitral institutions,…
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Shortlisted by Managing IP
Managing IP shortlists Westerberg & Partners in four fields: Patent Disputes, Trademark Disputes, Trademark Prosecution (Law Firms), and Copyright & Design. In addition, two individuals are shortlisted: Henrik Wistam as Practitioner of the Year (Law Firms) and Måns Ullman…
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Top ranked by Chambers Global 2025
Chambers and Partners ranks our Intellectual property team in Band 1, promotes our dispute resolution group to Band 2, and recognizes no less than eight of our experts, in their newly released Global Guide 2025. For more information: Link…
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Svea Court of Appeal upholds Ukraine’s arbitration victory in the “Ukrnafta” shareholders’ case
On January 31, 2025, the Svea Court of Appeal dismissed an attempt to annul an arbitration ruling in favor of Ukraine, securing a significant legal victory in the long-running challenge proceedings against the 2021 arbitral award in Littop Enterprises…
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WTR 1000 ranks professionals leading the way in trademark law and strategy
For the second consecutive year, World Trademark Review recognizes Westerberg & Partners as the only Swedish law firm top ranked in both trademark prosecution and strategy, and enforcement and litigation. “With a stellar reputation in trademark litigation, licensing, and…
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More than a third of our lawyers named leaders in the Lexology Index: Sweden 2025
We are delighted to see more than a third of our lawyers named leaders in their fields as the Lexology Index: Sweden 2025 recommends our practitioners in Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Insurance & Reinsurance, Life Sciences, Patents, and Trademarks. Congratulations…
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Long-running dispute settled
Westerberg & Partners is proud to have contributed to that, 11 years after the arbitral award was issued, a settlement has been reached in the long-running dispute between our clients, the Stati Parties, and the Republic of Kazakhstan. We…
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Henrik Wistam Thought Leader in IP – Trademarks
Henrik Wistam is ranked Thought Leader in IP – Trademarks in the recently published Lexology Index as one of the selected few who in the words of Lexology are “worthy of special mention owing not only to their expertise…
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Natalia Petrik new FAI board member
We are proud to announce that Natalia Petrik has been elected board member of the Arbitration Institute of the Finland Chamber of Commerce (FAI) as of January 2025. This election adds to the firm’s impressive list of appointments in…
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Westerberg & Partners has acted for funds advised by AUCTUS Capital Partners AG in their acquisition of SPIG S.p.A. and GMAB, leading companies in the field of industrial cooling and flue gas treatment.
The team from Westerberg & Partners consisted of Malcolm Wiberg, Josefine Arvebratt, Wendela Hårdemark, Simon Fredriksson, Mathilda Wahlgren and Angelica Kaijser….
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Westerberg & Partners has acted for Solar Sverige AB in the acquisition and construction of their 1 billion SEK investment in a new logistics center in Kumla.
The team from Westerberg & Partners consisted of Malcolm Wiberg, Jacob Ericson, Josefine Arvebratt and Filip Jerneke….
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Westerberg & Partners advises EQL Pharma AB (publ) in product portfolio acquisition from Medilink A/S
Westerberg & Partners has advised EQL Pharma AB (publ) and its subsidiary EQL Pharma Int AB in the acquisition of a product portfolio of well-established medicinal products consisting of Buronil (melperone), Folimet (folic acid/B-vitamin), Hydromed (hydrochlorothiazide) and Marplan (isocarboxazid)…
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Ginta Ahrel ranked Global Elite Thought Leader
We are delighted to announce that Ginta Ahrel is ranked Global Elite Thought Leader in her field as The Arbitration 2025 report was recently released by Lexology Index in association with Global Arbitration Review after extensive research following nominations…
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Key take-aways about price cuts
Key take-aways about price cuts on Black Friday/Black Week (in Swedish), may be found through this link. Contact our experts in marketing law for more information!…
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A new Swedish Patent Act
A new Swedish Patent Act will enter into force in 2025. To read more about substantiative updates, see link. Do not hesitate to contact our patent team if you wish to know more….
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Sweden Trademark Litigation Firm of the Year Award 2024
We are delighted to have received the Sweden Trademark Litigation Firm of the Year Award at this year’s Global IP Awards. The award is a recognition of our trademarks team’s outstanding achievements across the past 12 months and a…
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Managing IP’s Rising Stars 2024
Westerberg & Partners is delighted to announce that Siri Alvsing and Petter Larsson have been named Rising Stars for the sixth consecutive year along with first-time ranked Rising Star Måns Ullman as the specialist guide IP STARS (Managing IP)…
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SWAN appoints new member of the board
Maria Fogdestam Agius was recently appointed member of the board of SWAN – Swedish Women in Arbitration Network, a role previously held by Ginta Ahrel, now Chairperson of the Swedish Arbitration Association. SWAN is a professional network for women…
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Copyrights & related rights tier 1
IP STARS (Managing IP) have released their Copyright & related rights firm rankings for 2024 with Westerberg & Partners firmly placed in tier 1. For more information about the IP STARS rankings.…
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ICC YAAF elects regional representative for Europe and Central Asia
Westerberg & Partners is delighted to share that Jacob Ericson has been elected by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the ICC Arbitration as an ICC YAAF representative for Europe and Central Asia. Elected for…
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Nominated Patent Litigation Firm of the Year, Sweden
Westerberg & Partners has been nominated for Patent Litigation Firm of the Year (Sweden) by IAM and World Trademark Review. The full shortlist of firms: Link…
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The ICC World Council re-elects member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Westerberg & Partners is very proud to announce that the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) World Council has re-elected Therese Isaksson to serve as a member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration for a second three-year term. Therese…
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Westerberg & Partners’ patent practice ranked in tier 1
We are pleased to announce that the firm was recently recognized for our patent work as IP STARS (Managing IP) released this year’s rankings placing our patent practice in tier 1. For an overview of IP STARS’ rankings:
New Chair of the Executive Committee of the SAA
Westerberg & Partners is delighted to announce that Ginta Ahrel has been elected Chair of the Executive Committee of the Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA). Ginta brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to the role, and we are confident…
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WTR Global Leaders 2024
Helena Wassén Öström and Henrik Wistam have been recognized as two of the world’s foremost trademark experts as World Trademark Review includes them in this year’s list of Global Leaders in private practice. The full list of WTR Global…
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IP STARS 2024: The leading practitioners in IP
Westerberg & Partners is happy to announce that IP STARS (Managing IP) has published the rankings of senior practitioners leading in patent, trade mark, and copyright. This year’s new Patent star Björn Rundblom Andersson joins previously ranked Patent stars…
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Top Women in IP
Managing IP has revealed the list of this year’s leading female IP practitioners in private practice. Westerberg & Partners is tremendously proud to announce that Helena Wassén Öström is ranked among the Top 250 Women in IP for the…
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Recent launch of the Westerberg Arbitration Tracker 2024
The high-profile debate titled “Will Your Award Stand in Court?” held on 23 May 2024 saw active engagement from practitioners hailing from 14 different countries, both in-person and online. Their valuable contributions enriched the dialogue, fostering a vibrant exchange…
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Trade mark firm rankings released
IP STARS (Managing IP) have released their trade mark firm rankings for 2024. Westerberg & Partners is delighted to confirm that the firm is placed in tier 1 both for trade mark disputes and for trade mark prosecution (law…
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New Handbook Published for Swedish Life Science Companies: “Life Science – Law and Practice”
Norstedts Juridik recently published “Life Science – Law and Practice,” a practical handbook outlined for Swedish companies in the life science industry. This comprehensive guide, the first of its kind, is aimed at business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and professionals…
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AI and copyright
Hans Eriksson was interviewed about AI and copyright on 14 May as reported by Så funkar AI, a Swedish podcast focused on artificial intelligence. Link to the podcast (in Swedish)…
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Vacuum cleaner case takes jurisdiction question to CJEU
The work of Westerberg & Partners’ team led by Björn Rundblom Andersson is mentioned as European patent law news site JUVE Patent reports from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 14 May. The article may…
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Westerberg & Partners in the news
Ludvig Holm is one of the interviewees asked about the Scandinavian patent market, as reported by the European patent law news site JUVE Patent on 24 April. Link to article…
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Chambers and Partners ranks Westerberg & Partners as a top-tier firm
In their global and European guides released this year, Chambers and Partners continuously ranks Westerberg & Partners as a top-tier firm and highlights seven of our ranked notable practitioners: intellectual property specialists Henrik Wistam, Jonas Westerberg and Stefan Widmark,…
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Westerberg & Partners endorses the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge
Westerberg & Partners proudly announces its endorsement of the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge. By joining forces with the Equal Representation Pledge, Westerberg & Partners reaffirms its commitment to uphold equality and fairness across all aspects of its operations….
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Westerberg & Partners in the news
Therese Isaksson is interviewed about arbitration procedures and why it is attractive for international companies to solve their disputes in Sweden, as reported by the Swedish legal news site Dagens Juridik on 20 February. Link to article (in Swedish…
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Managing IP shortlists
Westerberg & Partners is delighted to share Managing IP’s announcement revealing this year’s shortlists on firms and individuals who have contributed to “remarkable IP achievements and developments in the last year”. In addition to the nominations Nordic Law Firm…
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WTR rankings 2024
Westerberg & Partners is proud to be recognized by World Trademark Review 2024 as the only law firm in Sweden to be top ranked in both Prosecution & Strategy and Enforcement & Litigation. “Eliciting confidence and trust with their…
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Gaming Law 2023
Westerberg & Partners is proud to be a contributing firm to the Gaming Law Guide with Chambers Global Practice Guides. The commentary written by Stefan Widmark, Petter Larsson and Hans Eriksson on the gaming sector in Sweden provides expert…
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Designs Committee Comments on Proposed Amendments to EU Industrial Design Law
Linnea Harnesk reports on key proposed amendments to the EU Industrial Design Law that the International Trademark Association (INTA), the European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA), and MARQUES are following and sheds light on their potential impact in an article…
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Westerberg & Partners announces further expansion
Westerberg & Partners is delighted to announce the addition of Natalia Petrik to the team in 2024. Link to press release…
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Investment Treaty Arbitration 2023
Maria Fogdestam Agius has contributed to the GAR Know-how compilation on Investment Treaty Arbitration through a detailed survey of Sweden’s investment treaties. This may be of interest to Swedish companies with investments in other countries as well as to…
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The Global IP Awards
Westerberg & Partners is proud to once again have been named winner of the Trademark Litigation Firm of the Year for Sweden at this year’s Global IP Awards which was held in London on 19 October. Winners are leading…
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The Rising Stars in IP
Westerberg & Partners is proud to announce that Siri Alvsing, Petter Larsson, and Annalena Nordin have once again been ranked Rising Stars as the IP STARS (Managing IP) team has concluded this year’s research recognizing some of the best…
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Leading Public International Law Dispute Resolution Adviser of the Year
Westerberg & Partners is proud to announce that Maria Fogdestam Agius has been named Leading Public International Law Dispute Resolution Adviser of the Year in Sweden. She was recently interviewed by Acquisition International for an article which may be…
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View From the Top
Jonas Westerberg was recently interviewed by Top Ranked Legal about the Swedish IP market. Link to the article : Link…
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Westerberg & Partners hires new associate
We are delighted to welcome new associate Angelica Kaijser to the team!…
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Westerberg & Partners in the news
Stefan Bessman is interviewed about the recent judgment from the Swedish Supreme Court concerning insurance coverage for pandemic-related business interruption caused by government restrictions. Link to the podcast (in Swedish)…
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Westerberg & Partners tier 1
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to announce that the firm secures tier 1 in Managing IP’s IP Stars rankings of the areas patent disputes, trade mark disputes, and trade mark prosecution (law firms) 2023. Patent stars Jonas Westerberg and…
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Westerberg & Partners in the news
Stefan Bessman comments on a recent judgment from the Swedish Supreme Court concerning insurance coverage for pandemic-related business interruption caused by government restrictions, as reported by the Swedish newsletter Sak & Liv. Stefan Bessman and Victoria Ribbnäs acted for…
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Westerberg & Partners is proud to be ranked for the fourth consecutive year in litigation and transactions in the IAM Patent 1000
The guide to “world-class legal patent expertise” top ranks “renowned patent litigator” Jonas Westerberg in band gold, “pragmatic and dedicated practitioner” Ludvig Holm in band silver and “patent litigation star” Björn Rundblom Andersson together with the “smart and well-equipped”…
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Westerberg & Partners Wins Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year in Sweden at Managing IP Awards
Westerberg & Partners is most pleased to announce that our firm was presented as winner of the award Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year in Sweden during Managing IP’s annual awards ceremony in London on 21 June. Nominations for…
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Westerberg & Partners is honored and delighted to announce that the firm has been shortlisted by Managing IP
Westerberg & Partners is honored and delighted to announce that the firm has been shortlisted by Managing IP as Swedish Firm of the Year in the four categories Patent Disputes, Trademark Disputes, Trademark Prosecution (Law firms) and Copyright &…
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“Westerberg & Partners ‘excels in specialist advice …”
New rankings released by The Legal 500 (Legalease) confirm Westerberg & Partners’ position in the top league as our intellectual property and media as well as insurance teams are placed in tier 1. “Dedicated boutique firm on all things IP. Significant pedigree…
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Praise for Westerberg in Chambers Global 2023
Chambers and Partners ranks Westerberg & Partners in Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution and International & Cross-Border Capabilities in their global guide 2023 with sources asserting “Westerberg & Partners is very strategic, gets the big picture and provides accurate advice with a flexible…
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WTR identifies top trademark professionals
Westerberg & Partners has yet again been identified as leading in trademarks by the World Trademark Review in the latest WTR 1000 rankings. The firm is well established in band gold for enforcement and litigation as well as in band silver for…
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Nordic Arbitration Day 2023
Westerberg & Partners participated in the discussions during the conference arranged by Young Arbitration Practitioners Norway, Young Arbitration Club Finland (YACF), Young Arbitrators Copenhagen and Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) with about 200 participants attending from all over the Nordic…
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Westerberg & Partners welcomes two new co-workers to the team.
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to announce the addition to the team of associate Simon Fredriksson and receptionist Elin Karlsson.…
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Westerberg & Partners’ Jonas Westerberg has been identified as an IAM Global Leader 2023.
IAM recently listed patent experts in the gold tier who they believe “merit special attention – not only because of their expertise and experience related to creating, protecting, managing, transacting and enforcing critical patent rights, but also for their ability…
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Westerberg & Partners’ Henrik Wistam and Helena Wassén Öström have once again been identified as Global Leaders in private practice by World Trademark Review.
The fourth edition of WTR Global Leaders lists “the best of the best in trademark practice”. We congratulate Helena, Henrik and all Global Leaders in both private practice and corporate trademark! For more information: Click here…
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Westerberg & Partners boosts the team with three new associates securing our position as one of the largest specialist IP and dispute resolution law firms in the Nordics.
The addition of Mathilda Wahlgren, Ulrika Norlin and Victoria Ribbnäs follows that of several previous hires reflecting Westerberg & Partners’ true commitment to cultivate its team of top-notch legal talent….
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Siri Alvsing, Petter Larsson and Annalena Nordin have been named Rising Stars by IP Stars
Congratulations to Siri Alvsing, Petter Larsson and Annalena Nordin who have been named Rising Stars by IP STARS (Managing IP) in this year’s list of the best up-and-coming IP practitioners in private practice world-wide….
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Jacob Ericson has been selected as one of 111 professionals with the highest potential in Sweden
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to announce that Jacob Ericson has been selected as one of 111 professionals under 35 with the highest potential in Sweden in the category Legal Services. Congratulations, Jacob! For more information on Nova: Link…
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Westerberg & Partners welcomes two new associates
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to announce the expansion of our IP specialist team with the addition of two new associates, Felicia Taubert and Filip Jerneke….
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Westerberg in the news
Stefan Bessman comments on the recent criticism concerning bankruptcy trustees having initiated costly and futile court and arbitral proceedings as reported by the Swedish newsletter Sak & Liv. Link to article…
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Westerberg & Partners welcomes additions to our paralegal team and office support
Westerberg & Partners is happy to announce the hire of Kerstin Lagercrantz to our IP paralegal team, following that of assistants Eva Jehrin and Niklas Lindh to our office support….
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IP STARS – Westerberg & Partners ranked in tier 1
Westerberg & Partners has been ranked in tier 1 in the four areas patent contentious, copyright & related rights, trademark contentious, and trademark prosecution (law firms) by Managing IP’s IP STARS this year identifying Jonas Westerberg as Patent star,…
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Westerberg & Partners is pleased to announce that the firm has secured its rankings in litigation and transactions in The Patent 1000.
Clients and colleagues compliment Jonas Westerberg for being a “tremendous litigator with profound legal knowledge”, whereas Ludvig Holm is commended as someone who “showcases the highest level of commitment to his clientele and ensures that all his advice aligns…
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European Cross-border Patent Litigation Team of the Year
We are utterly delighted to announce that Westerberg & Partners was presented as part of the team winning the highly competitive European Cross-border Patent Litigation Team of the Year award for our work on the Illumina Cambridge matter during…
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Helena Wassén Öström is ranked as one of Top 250 Women in IP
Westerberg & Partners is proud to announce that Helena Wassén Öström is once again ranked as one of Top 250 Women in IP in the world as Managing IP recently revealed this year’s leading female intellectual property practitioners in…
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Westerberg & Partners announces its further expansion with latest recruitment
We are delighted to welcome Wendela Hårdemark to the team!Link to press release…
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Westerberg & Partners is pleased to have contributed to Chambers and Partners’ Global Practice Guide
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to have contributed to Chambers and Partners’ Global Practice Guide on Trade Secrets 2022 through the Swedish section authored by Björn Rundblom Andersson and Hans Eriksson. To quote Chambers and Partners, the…
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Managing IP shortlists Westerberg & Partners
Westerberg & Partners is delighted to announce that the firm has yet again been shortlisted as Firm of the Year in Sweden under the three categories Patent Contentious, Trademark Prosecution (law firms) and Copyright & Design by Managing Intellectual…
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Legal 500 ranks Westerberg & Partners
Extremely responsive, know their stuff, practical advice, very easy to work with.” Legal 500 ranks Westerberg & Partners’ experts in Intellectual property and media as well as Insurance at the very top in tier 1.‘Very strong team in Sweden…
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Westerberg & Partners in the news
Westerberg & Partners in the news:“The Covid19 pandemic is not an insurable event” says Stefan Bessman. The Swedish newsletter Realtid reports on the recent court of appeal judgment in Sturecompagniet v. Gjensidige Forsikring. Link to article…
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Westerberg & Partners acts for the insurer Gjensidige Forsikring
Westerberg & Partners acts for the insurer Gjensidige Forsikring in litigation arising from a coverage dispute concerning a business interruption insurance policy. On 11 April 2022, the Stockholm Court of Appeal upheld a ruling by a lower court dismissing…
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Westerberg & Partners represented the Swedish Sports Confederation
Westerberg & Partners have successfully represented the Swedish Sports Confederation in an arbitration against the Swedish Football Association. The arbitration concerned a decision of the 2021 annual general meeting of the Swedish Sports Confederation regarding the distribution of government…
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Copyright 2022 Global Practice Guide – Sweden
Stefan Widmark, Hans Eriksson and Siri Alvsing have contributed to Chambers and Partners’ Law & Practice section of the recent guide for Copyright 2022 – Sweden. Chambers and Partners offer “series of Global Practice Guides, which contain practical guidance…
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Top ranked by Chambers Global 2022
Chambers and Partners points out Westerberg & Partners as a provider of “high-quality advice on cross-border IP and disputes matters” top-ranking the firm in Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution as well as International & Cross-Border Capabilities in Sweden and…
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WTR ranks world-class legal trademark expertise
Westerberg & Partners’ trademark team has once again been identified as top trademark professionals with world-class legal trademark expertise by World Trademark Review in their guide WTR 1000 2022. The firm secures Band Gold for enforcement and litigation as…
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Three of the best arbitration lawyers in Sweden
Congratulations to Bo G.H. Nilsson, Ginta Ahrel and Therese Isaksson who have been identified as some of the world’s leading arbitration figures and three of the country’s best arbitration lawyers by Who’s Who Legal and Global Arbitration Review. Bo…
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Who’s Who Legal IP 2021
In their latest guide, Who’s Who Legal name Henrik Wistam Leading Individual in IP 2021. Market commentators state he is “the king of trademarks in Sweden”. WWL recommends Jonas Westerberg in both Trademarks and Patents. He is mentioned as…
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Rising Stars
Congratulations to Siri Alvsing, Hans Eriksson and Petter Larsson who have yet again been named Rising Stars by IP STARS! Following the research of the IP Stars team, Managing IP “recognises some of the best up-and-coming intellectual property…
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Westerberg & Partners Tier 1 and highly recommended
This year, Managing IP has ranked Westerberg & Partners in tier 1 in both categories Patent contentious and Trade mark contentious, highly recommending the firm in Trade mark prosecution as well as top ranking the firm in Copyright &…
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Westerberg & Partners listed as top arbitration practice
We are delighted to announce that The Global Arbitration Review (GAR) has selected Westerberg & Partners for inclusion in their 2021 guide to the world’s leading arbitration firms and expert witness providers: The GAR 100 (14th Edition). We are…
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Recognized as WTR Global Leaders
Westerberg & Partners’ Helena Wassén Öström and Henrik Wistam were recently recognized in the 2021 edition of WTR Global Leaders in private practice by World Trademark Review. Through their research, WTR identifies the leading players in more than 80…
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IAM Patent 1000 has ranked Westerberg & Partners in litigation and transactions
Westerberg & Partners is proud to announce that IAM Patent 1000 has once more ranked our firm in litigation and transactions. We are especially glad to see that so many of our lawyers have either improved or secured their…
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Helena Wassén Öström – One of top 250 Women in IP ranked by Managing IP
Managing IP recently revealed this year’s leading female intellectual property practitioners in private practice. Westerberg & Partners is delighted to announce that Helena Wassén Öström is once again included in the list of Top 250 Women in IP from more than 30 jurisdictions and…
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Therese Isaksson has been elected member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Congratulations to Westerberg & Partners’ Therese Isaksson who was recently appointed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) World Council to serve as a member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the world’s leading arbitral institution. Patricia Shaughnessy (associate professor in Procedural Law at Stockholm University)…
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Ginta Ahrel has been elected board member of the SAA
Westerberg & Partners is proud to announce that Ginta Ahrel has been elected board member of the Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA). For more information: https://swedisharbitration.se/about-saa/…
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We are delighted to welcome Stefan Bessman to Westerberg & Partners’ team!
On 1 July 2021, Stefan Bessman will join the leading dispute resolution and IP firm Westerberg & Partners. Stefan Bessman, who has more than 25 years’ experience of dispute resolution, has been a partner with Baker McKenzie since the…
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Astrid Baldomero Warstrand awarded Best Master’s Thesis 2020
Astrid Baldomero Warstrand was recently awarded Best Master’s Thesis 2020 by the Faculty of Law at Uppsala University. She also presented her thesis on the exploration of the legal possibilities of creating an independent Catalan State during the Uppsala…
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Westerberg & Partners expands with the hire of three associates
We are happy to announce that Westerberg & Partners bolsters the team with the hire of Jacob Ericson. Jacob is the third addition this year following that of fellow associates Axel Seger in January and Astrid Baldomero Warstrand…
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Maria Fogdestam Agius nominated by the Swedish Government
Maria Fogdestam Agius has been nominated by the Swedish Government to the European Commission’s pool of arbitrators for bilateral disputes under EU free trade agreements. The Commission maintains a roster of renowned candidates with relevant expertise from which it…
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The Legal 500 top ranks Westerberg & Partners
“Probably the preferred choice in Sweden.” Westerberg & Partners’ Intellectual property and media team has secured their position right at the top in tier 1 and our Dispute resolution team is top ranked in tier 2. The firm is…
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Fundamental Principles of International Arbitration in Sweden
Bo G.H. Nilsson and Björn Rundblom Andersson have authored a chapter on Fundamental Principles of International Arbitration in Sweden for the second edition of International Arbitration in Sweden: A Practitioner’s Guide. The chapter provides, among other things, an introduction…
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Winner of the Swedish Copyright & Design Firm of the Year award
Westerberg & Partners presented as winner of the Swedish Copyright & Design Firm of the Year award. We are delighted to have received this award at the sixteenth annual Managing IP ceremony held virtually in London on 30 March….
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Westerberg & Partners ranked as a leader in our fields by Chambers
Chambers and Partners continues to promote Westerberg & Partners as a leader in our fields Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution. We are particularly proud that Ginta Ahrel is included by the Europe guide for the first time. Six of…
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Ginta Ahrel interviewed by Young ICSID
Westerberg & Partners’ Ginta Ahrel was recently interviewed by Young ICSID for their series about young arbitration practitioners alongside Deva Villanúa (Armesto & Asociados) and Baiju Vasani (Ivanyan & Partners LLP). Read the article here: https://icsid.worldbank.org/about/young-icsid/profiles/part-three…
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Westerberg & Partners ranked in Chambers Global once again
We are pleased that Westerberg & Partners is ranked in Chambers Global once again as one of the leading firms in Sweden in both Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution. Special congratulations to Ginta Ahrel who entered the individual rankings…
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Westerberg & Partners shortlisted by Managing IP
Westerberg & Partners is most happy to announce that the firm has been shortlisted as Firm of the Year in Sweden under the four categories Patent Contentious, Trademark Contentious, Trademark Prosecution and Copyright & Design by Managing IP 2021….
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Westerberg & Partners repeat top rankings by WTR 1000
Westerberg & Partners’ trademark team repeats top rankings by WTR 1000. The firm secures Band Gold for enforcement and litigation as well as Band Silver for prosecution and strategy. Congratulations to Henrik Wistam, Helena Wassén Öström and Read more
Ginta Ahrel – new appointed member of the board of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC).
The Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce explains: “The function of the SCC Board is to make decisions as required under the SCC Rules. This includes decisions regarding prima facie jurisdiction, appointment of arbitrators, challenge to arbitrators…
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Intervju SVT Nyheter
Westerberg & Partners Stefan Widmark har intervjuats av SVT Nyheter angående en aktuell och uppmärksammad tvist om användning av namn och bild på en känd person på ett konstverk. Länk till intervju…
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Arbitration 2021 WWL rankings
Congratulations to Bo G.H. Nilsson and Ginta Ahrel who have been identified as leading names in Arbitration 2021 by Who’s Who Legal and Global Arbitration Review! Nominated by peers and clients, Bo is recommended as a Global Leader and…
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Westerberg & Partners expands on international disputes and intellectual property
Specialist IP and dispute boutique firm Westerberg & Partners today announces that one of its senior associates, IP specialist Hans Eriksson, will join its partnership. At the same time, we are pleased to announce that Westerberg & Partners also…
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Rising Stars by IP STARS
Congratulations to Hans Eriksson, Siri Alvsing and Petter Larsson who have again been named Rising Stars by IP STARS !…
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Global Leaders 2020 in private practice by World Trademark Review (WTR).
Congratulations to Helena Wassén Öström and Henrik Wistam who are ranked as Global Leaders 2020 in private practice by World Trademark Review (WTR). WTR aim to “identify the ‘best of the best’ in trademark practice” and only…
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Westerberg & Partners boosts partnership ranks
On 1 September 2020, IP specialist Maria Bruder joins the leading IP and dispute resolution firm Westerberg & Partners. Maria will support its growth within IP and dispute resolution. With unique experience from having practiced IP as a judge…
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IAM Patent 1000 ranks Westerberg & Partners
We are proud to announce that IAM Patent 1000 has ranked our firm for the very first time. In litigation, Westerberg & Partners is placed in band silver, and in transactions our team is recommended. It is especially pleasing…
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Helena Wassén Öström Top 250 Women in IP ranked by Managing IP
Congratulations to Helena Wassén Öström who has been included in Managing IP’s list of Top 250 Women in IP in their latest edition recognising “the leading female IP practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally for…
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GAR 100 lists Westerberg & Partners as a top arbitration practice
For the first time, Global Arbitration Review (GAR) includes Westerberg & Partners in their 2020 guide to ‘approved’ top arbitration practices in the world: GAR 100. The research team received client feedback that “the firm knew ‘how to do…
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Therese Isaksson designated conciliator
Congratulations to Therese Isaksson who has been designated conciliator at the World Bank Group’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) by the Swedish government, a position she will hold during the coming six years. ICSID…
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Ranked in tier 1 for IP and tier 2 for dispute resolutuion
“The team is extremely responsive, quick to understand the economic background and practical priorities and exhibits great judgement.” In their first ever ranking of our firm, Legal500 places Westerberg & Partners’ Intellectual property and media team right at the…
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Ranked in Chambers Europe 2020
Just starting our second year, we are pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners continues to promote our firm. Today our Intellectual Property team is in Band 2 and our Dispute Resolution team is in Band 3. We are…
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Westerberg & Partners awarded as the Swedish Trade Mark Contentious Firm of the Year as well as the Swedish Copyright Firm of the Year
We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded not one, but two awards at the fifteenth annual Managing IP Awards in London on 5 March. The Managing IP EMEA Awards recognises and celebrates remarkable achievements and developments in the…
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Westerberg & Partners top ranked by WTR 1000
“Consistent on quality, Westerberg & Partners is best in show for trademark work.” Westerberg & Partners’ trademark team has secured top rankings by WTR 1000. The firm was placed in Band Gold for enforcement and litigation and in Band…
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Who’s Who Legal – Most Highly Regarded
Congratulations to Bo G.H. Nilsson and Henrik Wistam! This year, Who’s Who Legal has recognized them as the “Most Highly Regarded” lawyers in Sweden in Arbitration and Trademarks respectively. For more information: https://whoswholegal.com/market-insight-tool/?SearchFirm=Westerberg%20%26%2338%3B%20Partners…
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Events
The 10th annual EFILA conference
Maria Fogdestam Agius (Westerberg & Partners) joins the European panel to speak about the next ten years of investment treaty arbitration with Stephanie Collins (Gibson Dunn) and Anya George (Schellenberg Wittmer) during the 10th annual EFILA conference.
Read moreDispute resolution for Latvian companies
Ginta Ahrel (Westerberg & Partners) discusses key trends in dispute resolution with Latvian parties.
Read morePresentation of the institutes in the Nordic countries and their activities
Therese Isaksson (Westerberg & Partners) participates in the Nordic Commercial Arbitration Forum 2025 as she joins the panel “Presentation of the institutes in the Nordic countries and their activities” in her capacity as Swedish member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
Read moreLaunch of Westerberg Arbitration Tracker 2025
We explore challenges to arbitration awards before Swedish courts in 2024 and findings on the nationalities of parties arbitrating in Sweden.
Read moreHow to project manage an arbitration
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to host an evening lecture arranged by Young Arbitrators Sweden.
Read moreMediation as a condition precedent for arbitration
Ginta Ahrel (Westerberg & Partners) joins the discussion on mediation as a condition precedent for arbitration with fellow panellists Rimantas Simaitis, (COBALT), Janis Sarans Reneslacis (COBALT) and moderator Maija Tipaine (COBALT) during the Riga Arbitration Symposium.
Read moreEU sanctions and arbitration
Natalia Petrik (Westerberg & Partners) delivered a guest lecture to students of the LLM in International Commercial Arbitration Law (ICAL) at Stockholm University, examining the implications of EU sanctions against Russia in the context of arbitration.
Read moreInternational careers in arbitration
Westerberg & Partners is delighted to host a fireside chat on international careers in arbitration with speakers Dr Maria Fogdestam Agius (Westerberg & Partners) and Dr Crina Baltag, FCIArb (Stockholm University) discussing, amongst other aspects, the opportunities for lawyers with experience from international practice as well as differences and similarities across legal work in foreign jurisdictions.
Read moreTrade compliance
Westerberg & Partners hosts a seminar for the Swedish Company Lawyers Association on how to manage contractual relationships affected by sanctions.
Read moreWhose Entity Is It Anyway? States and State-Owned Entities and Assets
Maria Fogdestam Agius (Westerberg & Partners) discusses the most relevant recent cases in sovereign & states disputes and enforcement with fellow panellists Jean-Sébastien Bazille (Gide Loyrette Nouel), Sarah Monnerville-Smith (Eversheds Sutherland), and Shannon Rose Shelden (Debevoise & Plimpton).
Read moreExploring the geographic reach of international arbitration in Sweden
Kick off the Swedish Arbitration Days with an engaging pre-event at Westerberg & Partners over Swedish fika, featuring coffee, cakes and discussion focused on how international arbitration connects to Sweden.
Read moreThe setting aside of arbitral awards in practice
Tom Sundin and Olof Olsson speak about the challenge of arbitral awards on the basis of the Westerberg Arbitration Tracker 2024.
Read moreCivil litigation – highlights from the past year
Therese Isaksson and Magnus Widebeck present highlights from the past year providing an update on court cases, changes in the law and trends in civil dispute resolution.
Read moreThe commercial sector agreements in the Life sciences industry
Malcolm Wiberg and Jonas Löfgren speak about the do’s and don’ts related to the commercial sector agreements in the Life sciences industry.
Read moreGAR Live Horizons: a conversation with leading female specialists from the Nordic-Baltic Region
Ginta Ahrel (Westerberg & Partners) and fellow panellists Galina Zukova, Marie Nesvik (Wikborg Rein) and Henriette Gernaa (Gorriseen Federspiel) shared their experiences and challenges discussing the most popular method of dispute resolution for international disputes
Read moreCivil litigation – highlights from the past year
Therese Isaksson and Magnus Widebeck present highlights from the past year providing an update on court cases, changes in the law and trends in civil dispute resolution.
Read moreLiability for contributions to infringing acts: what now for the UPC?
Ludvig Holm joins a panel during the EPLAW Congress 2024 to speak about liability for contributions to infringing acts.
Read moreArbitrators and adjudicators – are there learning opportunities?
Tom Sundin (Westerberg & Partners) moderates the panel “Arbitrators and adjudicators – are there learning opportunities?” with panellists Niklas Berntorp (Stockholm District Court), Philippe Benalal (A1 Advokater), Emma Munde (Svea Court of Appeal), and Sandra Kaznova (Hammarskiöld).
Read moreHigh quality arbitration in Sweden
Maria Fogdestam Agius (Westerberg & Partners) discusses high quality arbitration in Sweden with fellow speaker Kristoffer Löf (Mannheimer Swartling) during the YAS Arbitration Day 2024 on 28 November.
Read moreSeminar on the ICC Advertising and Marketing Communications Code
Stefan Widmark, Maria Bruder and Petter Larsson speak about the Swedish translation of the updated ICC Advertising and Marketing Communications Code which will be applied by the Swedish Advertising Ombudsman as of 1 January 2025.
Read moreFalse medicinal products
Hans Eriksson and Wendela Hårdemark discuss the future for false medicinal products.
Read moreSweden as a seat for international arbitration – What you should know
Natalia Petrik (Westerberg & Partners) participates in a breakfast seminar arranged by the Swedish Arbitration Association prior to the Solidarity Arbitration and Mediation Days in Warsaw..
Read moreSwedish law as the applicable law
Therese Isaksson and Jesper Tiberg hold a lecture on Swedish law as the applicable law for International Commercial Arbitration Law students at Stockholm University.
Read moreMedicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics, or something else?
Jonas Löfgren and Josefine Arvebratt discuss classification issues of products within life sciences.
Read moreMaster the Essentials of IP Ownership! – Who has the right to inventions?
Wendela Hårdemark and Malcolm Wiberg (both Westerberg & Partners) join forces with Jens Viktor Nørgaard and Charlotta Dahlborg (both HØIBERG) to speak about how life science startups should secure IP ownership in collaborations.
Read moreMasterclass on delay analysis
Ginta Ahrel (Westerberg & Partners) participates as speaker in an interactive masterclass on delay analysis and its contractual implications alongside Amaël Olivier (Orizo Consult International), Ignacio Santabaya (Pérez-Llorca), Robin Wood (Clyde & Co) and Nathan Morali.
Read moreArbitration and Psychology – Decision-making
Ginta Ahrel participates in the Edinburgh International Arbitration Festival as she joins the panel “Arbitration and Psychology – Decision-making” to speak about the impact of biases on decision-making in arbitral proceedings.
Read morePatent Litigation in Scandinavian Countries
Wendela Hårdemark (Westerberg & Partners) and Nicolaj Bording (Kromann Reumert) present the Nordic patent litigation landscape and the possibility for patentees to litigate before either national courts or the UPC.
Read moreMeet your Female Arbitrators – A Breakfast Interview
Natalia Petrik speaks at the “Meet Your Female Arbitrators” exclusive breakfast arranged by ArbitralWomen.
Read moreEnforcement of Investment Arbitration Awards in National Courts
Maria Fogdestam Agius (Westerberg & Partners) discusses recent developments and future trends with fellow panellists Richard Happ (Luther), Benjamin Siino (Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes) and Lucian Ilie (Outer Temple Chambers)
Read moreBaltic Arbitration Days
The Swedish perspective on hot stuff in construction, energy and investment arbitration is discussed as Ginta Ahrel moderates an expert roundtable.
Read moreWill Your Awards Stand in Court?
We explore the case law and practical considerations parties should weigh when challenging or defending an arbitral award.
Read moreParanoia About Due Process Paranoia?
Westerberg & Partners participates in a seminar hosted by ArbCEE and DWF (Poland) as Natalia Petrik discusses management of procedural complexities and due process paranoia in international arbitration.
Read moreEffective Conflict Management
An introduction to, and practical training on, effective conflict management is provided by Dr. Greg Lourie, Patricia Shaughnessy and Therese Isaksson.
Read moreThe Cyprus Arbitration Day
Natalia Petrik speaks about the EU sanctions against Russia at the hot topics panel during The Cyprus Arbitration Day.
Read moreChallenging Arbitral Awards in the Nordics
Ginta Ahrel (Westerberg & Partners), Iris Brisson (Castrén & Snellman), Lotte Noer (Punct) and Marie Nesvik (Wikborg Rein) speak about the challenging of arbitral awards in the Nordics
Read moreDomestic courts and the review of awards: recent trends
Westerberg & Partners participates in the 9th European Federation of Investment Law and Arbitration (EFILA) Annual Conference, this year on the topic of New Frontiers in International Arbitration
Read moreGlobal Supply Chains: Navigating Sanctions
Maria Fogdestam Agius speaks about the impact of sanctions on supply chains, supply chain due diligence and resilience, and red flags to watch out for during the Young ITA Talks arranged by the Institute for Transnational Arbitration.
Read moreLife Science [Ad]ventures weekend workshop
Wendela Hårdemark and Malcolm Wiberg will provide insights into the commercial, regulatory, and legal environment of any life science venture.
Read morePrivate war-related claims in occupied territory
Maria Fogdestam Agius speaks about private war-related claims in occupied territory.
Read moreThe Life Sciences Day
Annalena Nordin and Wendela Hårdemark present the basics of IP strategy for businesses within the life sciences.
Read moreChallenging Arbitral Awards in the Nordics
Westerberg & Partners participates in the Norwegian Arbitration Day as Ginta Ahrel (Westerberg & Partners) presents the first Nordic Review along with Marie Nesvik (Wikborg Rein) and Ilona Karppinen (Castrén & Snellman).
Read moreRecent attempts to deal with Achmea
Westerberg & Partners participates in the Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Summit 2024.
Read moreDesign protection, registered and unregistered designs
Westerberg & Partners participates in the discussions during the annual Case law summit (Praxisdagen).
Read moreAI, software, and the law
Westerberg & Partners is delighted to host a seminar on artificial intelligence. Fredrik Öhrström joins us to speak about his experiences with AI, software, and the law.
Read moreNetwork for copyright and media & entertainment
5 and 7 December
Westerberg & Partners’ network for copyright and media & entertainment meet to discuss the following topics
Read moreGreen Claims
Westerberg & Partners’ Maria Bruder and Siri Alvsing speak about the proposed EU Green Claims Directive during an afternoon seminar arranged by The Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (SFIR).
Read moreYAS Arbitration Day
Westerberg & Partners participates in the debates during the one-day conference YAS Arbitration Day in Stockholm as Jacob Ericson discusses construction disputes in arbitral proceedings with fellow panelists.
Read moreEnforcement of judgments and decisions in IP disputes
Westerberg & Partners participated in the discussions on enforcement of judgments and decisions in intellectual property disputes through Björn Rundblom Andersson, who spoke about enforcement of UPC judgments and international enforcement.
Read moreIP and licensing in metaverses
Westerberg & Partners’ Ludvig Holm and Måns Ullman speak about IP and licensing in metaverses discussing trademark considerations and what we can learn from video games.
Read morePreliminary injunctions in patent litigation
Westerberg & Partners’ Wendela Hårdemark speaks about preliminary injunctions in patent litigation and specifically on how to decipher the Code of success.
Read moreSports law seminar
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to co-host a seminar with the Swedish Sports Law Association with speakers Stefan Bessman, Bo Bengtsson and Christine Stridsberg presenting current topics of interest in sports law.
Read moreSustainability Roundtable
Westerberg & Partners’ is pleased to invite you to a seminar on sustainability in business for Swedish companies.
Read moreVilnius Arbitration Day
Olof Olsson (Westerberg & Partners) speaks about recent trends and developments in Swedish arbitration during a breakfast seminar arranged by the Swedish Arbitration Association.
Read moreDiscussion regarding the Doctrine of Equivalents
Westerberg & Partners joins the discussion on the AIPPI Resolution SQ284 regarding the Doctrine of Equivalents at AIPPI Sweden’s AW.
Read moreHow to avoid greenwashing
Westerberg & Partners’ Maria Bruder and Siri Alvsing will speak about the coming EU Green Claims Directive during a digital seminar arranged by Bohmans Nätverk, The New Division and Westerberg & Partners.
Read moreInsurance coverage for pandemic-related business interruption
Stefan Bessman speaks about a recent judgment from the Swedish Supreme Court concerning insurance coverage for pandemic-related business interruption caused by government restrictions.
Read moreAIPPI World Congress
Hans Eriksson (Westerberg & Partners) moderates a copyright panel with the title Best Sellers and Block Busters: Who’s Winning?
Read moreLecture on IP rights for students
Linnea Harnesk held her yearly lecture for students at Nacka gymnasium working on their UF (Ung Företagsamhet) projects
Read morePharmaceutical Seminar
Jonas Löfgren moderated a roundtable discussion on implications of the proposed pharma package in national legislations
Read moreHow to avoid greenwashing
Westerberg & Partners’ Maria Bruder and Siri Alvsing will speak about the coming EU Green Claims Directive during a digital seminar arranged by Bohmans Nätverk, The New Division and Westerberg & Partners.
Read moreSCC East-West Forum
Westerberg & Partners participates in the 4th edition of the SCC East-West Forum
Read moreLife Sciences IP Summit
Westerberg & Partners will participate in the Life Sciences IP Summit in Munich as Ludvig Holm (Westerberg & Partners) discusses Evidence, Damages, and Expert Witnesses:
Read moreHighlights of the past year in international arbitration
The highlights in international arbitration of the past year covering the jurisdictions of Italy, United States, France, Poland and Switzerland are discussed as Ginta Ahrel (Westerberg & Partners) moderates a panel consisting of Andrea Carlevaris (Bonelli Erede), Beata Gessel (Gessel PL), Veijo Heiskanen (Lalive Law) and Barton Legum (Honlet Legum).
Read moreBook release
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to co-host a book release with the Institute for Intellectual Property and Market Law as “The Autonomous Legal Concept of Communication the Public – Interpretation in EU Copyright Law”
Read moreSwedish law as the law applicable to the substance
Westerberg & Partners was delighted to invite this year’s 35 ICAL students from Stockholm University to our offices.
Read moreThe validity of arbitral decisions in a practical perspective
Westerberg & Partners participates in an arbitration seminar to discuss the validity of arbitral decisions in a practical perspective.
Read moreFrom Greenwashing to Greenhushing
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to invite you to a seminar on greenwashing with speakers Maria Bruder and Staci Jennifer Trager and moderator Siri Alvsing.
Read moreNetworking breakfast and walking tour
Westerberg & Partners participates in and co-hosts a networking breakfast with Swedish Women in Arbitration Network (SWAN).
Read moreInternational arbitration of tomorrrow
Westerberg & Partners participated in the recent celebration of twenty years of research at the master program of international commercial arbitration law at Stockholm University.
Read moreIP monetization with speaker On Lu
Westerberg & Partners is delighted to host an exclusive event about IP monetization with speaker On Lu (Nixon Peabody LLP).
Read moreWhat entrepreneurs need to know before pitch day
Westerberg & Partners’ Annalena Nordin will participate as a speaker and an IP mentor during the European Innovation Academy (EIA) 2023.
Read moreWesterberg & Partners will participate in Bucharest Arbitration Days
Westerberg & Partners will participate in Bucharest Arbitration Days organized by The Court of International Commercial Arbitration (CCIR) attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania on 8 – 9 June 2023.
Read moreGAR Live: Stockholm 2023
Westerberg & Partners participates in and sponsors GAR Live: Stockholm. GAR Live: Stockholm provides an excellent opportunity for leading Scandinavian-based practitioners and elite international speakers to debate, discuss, and spotlight the latest developments, challenges, and cases in the Nordics.
Read moreSeminar on arbitration and human rights
Westerberg & Partners will participate in a seminar convened by the SCCL Research Panel for Arbitration and Other Forms of Dispute Resolution.
Read moreArbitrations conducted under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce
Westerberg & Partners was delighted to participate in and host an event together with ICC Arbitration and Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) on 20 April.
Read morePanel discussion: Immunity from execution
Westerberg & Partners participates in a panel on the theory and practice of sovereign immunity from enforcement.
Read moreEnergy Transition and Climate Disputes – Why Now?
Represented by Maria Fogdestam Agius, Westerberg & Partners will participate in the Energy Transition Forum convened by the SCC Arbitration Institute, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), and The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR).
Read moreAIPPI Sweden’s spring meeting hosted by Westerberg & Partners
Westerberg & Partners was delighted to host AIPPI Sweden’s spring meeting on 18 April.
Read moreEvent on third-party intervention in international arbitration
Westerberg & Partners participates in the event Third-Party Intervention in International Arbitration arranged by Clyde & Co during Hamburg International Arbitration Days.
Read moreSeminar: Swedish fika and arbitration
Westerberg & Partners’ Ginta Ahrel will moderate the discussions during the seminar Swedish fika and arbitration regarding the current state of Swedish arbitration law and practice as well as a number of issues related to the use and abuse of arbitration law both in Latvia and Sweden.
Read moreFireside Talks on Investment Arbitration in an Age of Geo-economic Power Struggles
Represented by Maria Fogdestam Agius, Westerberg & Partners will participate in the fireside talks convened by the National Board of Trade and Uppsala University.
Read morePanel discussion: Guerrilla Tactics
Represented by Jacob Ericson, Westerberg & Partners will participate in the discussions during the Nordic Arbitration Day 2023.
Read moreInfluencer marketing
Influencer marketing is the topic when Westerberg & Partners’ Stefan Widmark and Filip Jerneke speak during the full-day seminar “The influencers’ market, consumer culture, society and the law” arranged by Lund University School of Economics and Management on 2 December.
Read moreTrade secrets
Represented by Wendela Hårdemark, Westerberg & Partners participates during a full-day seminar on Trade secrets, organized by IP-Akademin.
Read moreEU’s Digital Services Act (DSA)
Represented by Ludvig Holm, Westerberg & Partners participated in the seminar on EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) which was followed by a panel debate on the practical effects of the act.
Read moreYAS Arbitration Day
Westerberg & Partners was pleased to participate in the discussions during YAS Arbitration Day organized by Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) on 10 November in Stockholm.
Read moreRights to inventions
Rights to inventions was the topic of the full-day seminar during which Wendela Hårdemark (Westerberg & Partners) and Malin Malm Waerme (Vinge) shared their expertise.
Read moreGreenwashing
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to participate during the afternoon seminar Greenwashing – balancing between marketing and opinion-forming, organized by the Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (SFIR – Svenska Föreningen för Immaterialrätt) on 27 October 2022.
Read moreTech Academy Nordic
Westerberg & Partners is proud to sponsor Tech Academy Nordic, a one-day programme with lectures and workshops for law students aimed at enhancing tech literacy.
Read moreLES Scandinavia Annual Conference 2022
Westerberg & Partners is proud to sponsor the LES Scandinavia Annual Conference during which Ia Modin will speak about how to get the most out of innovation collaborations.
Read morePanel discussion: Sanctions’ related procedural issues in commercial arbitration
Represented by Maria Fogdestam Agius, Westerberg & Partners will attend Vilnius Arbitration Day 2022, organized by Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration.
Read morePanel discussion: Corruption in arbitration
Represented by Therese Isaksson, Westerberg & Partners will participate in the discussions during the Swedish Arbitration Days, 1-2 September 2022, organized by the Swedish Arbitration Association.
Read morePre-conference debate on economic sanctions and international arbitration
Westerberg & Partners is proud to co-host a pre-conference debate during which we will discuss the impact of the EU sanctions regime on international arbitration.
Read moreConsumer branding workshop and clinics
Westerberg & Partners will host a consumer branding workshop followed by one-on-one clinics represented by Annalena Nordin who will participate in discussions about entrepreneurship and innovation on 4 August 2022.
Read moreSeminar: Försäkring i krig och krigsliknande situationer – vad gäller?
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to hold a seminar on insurance during times of war and war-like situations with speakers Jessika van der Sluijs and Stefan Bessman.
Read moreYoung Member Congress Mingle
Westerberg & Partners is proud to host a mingle for the YMC (Young Members Congress).
Read moreThe Transposition Discourse: What Should Member States Do?
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to appear on the panel discussion “The Transposition Discourse: What Should Member States Do?”. Partner Hans Eriksson will share his thoughts on Article 17 of the DSM Directive and the Polish constitutional challenge.
Read moreAmerican Bar Association International Law Section
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to appear on the faculty of the American Bar Association International Law Section Masterclass in International Arbitration Skills
Read moreSwedish Law Day in Russia
Westerberg & Partners participated during the fourth annual Swedish Law Day in Russia on 30 November with simultaneous events taking place in Moscow and Stockholm. Ginta Ahrel spoke on Statute of limitations and tolling.
Read moreYAS Arbitration Day
Westerberg & Partners participates in the debates during the one-day conference YAS Arbitration Day in Stockholm.
Read moreSeminar on influencer marketing
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to host a seminar on influencer marketing on 30 November with representatives from both The Swedish Consumer Agency and The Swedish Advertising Ombudsman.
Read moreSeminar: Den svenska cementkrisen – marknadsutsikter och juridisk riskminimering
The threat of a shortage of cement and concrete in the Swedish construction market is of great concern to many. Westerberg & Partners is pleased to host a construction seminar on this subject, with the aim of shedding some light on the present risks and how to mitigate them.
Read moreThe TV Day
Westerberg & Partners participated in the discussions during the one-day conference “The TV Day” in Stockholm last week.
Read moreWesterberg & Partners’ network for copyright and media and entertainment
Westerberg & Partners has initiated a network for copyright and media and entertainment and will be holding a first meeting for its members at our new office.
Read moreEast-West Forum: Arbitration in Poland and the Baltic States
Westerberg & Partners will participate in the discussions during the second of a series of digital events related to East-West dispute resolution.
Read moreThe Law, Social Media and Influencers
Bodil Ehlers, Stefan Widmark and Axel Seger spoke on influencer marketing at Lund University.
Read moreWebinar – Protecting Foreign Investments (Part III): Calculating loss and valuing claims
Join a conversation on how to calculate compensable loss for investors due to measures imposed by a host State, tactical thinking for quantifying investment claims and how to present relevant evidence on diminution or deprivation of an investment’s value.
Read moreWebinar – Protecting Foreign Investments (Part II): Why engage with arbitration finance?
Westerberg & Partners invites you to a webinar on the pros and cons of using third party funding to finance an arbitration.
Read moreHigh-growth Technology Business Conference of 2021
Ia Modin participated in plenary sessions yesterday on Open Innovation, on Succeeding with Market Facilitators as well as in today’s closing plenary session.
Read moreWebinar – Protecting Foreign Investments (Part I): Managing risks and planning ahead
Westerberg & Partners announces the first in a series of webinars on the protection of foreign investments and other issues related to international arbitration.
Read moreWebinar – Trade Secret Licensing
Westerberg & Partners’ Ia Modin and Gustav Kyringer-Jurell Speak at Trade Secret Licensing Webinar.
Read moreMönsterskydd och strategier för global expansion
Westerberg & Partners’ Linnea Harnesk spoke on the protection of patterns and strategies for global expansion.
Read moreThe Third Swedish Law Day in Russia: Digital Edition
Westerberg & Partners will participate in the discussions during the third Swedish Law Day in Russia represented by Ginta Ahrel.
Read moreWebinar on gambling bonuses
On 3 December, Westerberg & Partners held a webinar on gambling bonuses in cooperation with The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) and the CEO for Paf, Christer Fahlstedt.
Read moreWebinar – Så skyddar du ditt varumärke
Westerberg & Partners Helena Wassén Öström, Maria Bruder och Joanna Wallestam höll idag den 26 november 2020 ett uppskattat föredrag på temat ”Så skyddar du ditt varumärke” i samband med ett frukostwebinarium arrangerat av Sveriges Annonsörer.
Read moreWebinar – Brexit
Westerberg & Partners participates in the discussion about the consequences of Brexit on intellectual property and how to deal with intellectual property assets.
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