Adv Fredrik Roos > Setterwalls > Gothenburg, Sweden > Lawyer Profile
Setterwalls Offices
SANKT ERIKSGATAN 5
PO BOX 11235
404 25 GÖTEBORG
Sweden
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Adv Fredrik Roos
Work Department
Intellectual Property Rights, Marketing Law, Technology, Media & Telecom, Compliance & Investigations
Position
Partner
Fredrik is a partner since 2010 and the leader of Setterwalls’ IP/Tech team.
Fredrik is a technology lawyer and assists Swedish and international companies with technology and IP intensive projects including partnerships, transactions, licensing, sourcing, e-commerce, social media and telecommunications. Fredrik regularly gives advice on complex matters in relation to the introduction of new technologies and digital services and has a particular interest and experience in projects relating to data, machine learning, AI, automation, electromobility, connectivity and Open Source Software.
Based on Fredrik’s experience in both privacy and intellectual property law, and his technology background, Fredrik has found a niche in assisting clients with the negotiation of complex transactions and contracts relating to information ownership and the exploitation of data. Fredrik has more than 15 years’ experience of working with regulatory issues relating to privacy and data protection.
In addition, Fredrik Roos has been ranked by Legal 500 (Intellectual Property and Media and IT and Telecoms), Who’s Who Legal and as Trademark Star by IP Stars.
Career
2003-, Setterwalls
2006, Holland & Knight LLP, Boston, USA
2000-2003, Department of Informatics, Gothenburg University, researcher 2002, Cederquist Law Firm, trainee
Languages
English
Memberships
Swedish Bar Association.
Fredrik is actively involved in a number of international organisations including the Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats (AIJA) and the International Technology Law Association (Itechlaw).
Education
2003, University of Gothenburg (LL.M.)
Lawyer Rankings
Sweden > IT and telecoms
Setterwalls‘ digital transformation and data protection practice has a solid track record in representing start-ups and multinational technology clients. The team’s expertise spans fintech, proptech and adtech matters, procurement and regulatory issues, and transactional mandates. The practice is led by the quartet of Stockholm-based Niklas Follin and Joacim Johannesson, Gothenburg-based Fredrik Roos, and Marc Tullgren, who is based in Malmö. Senior consultant Jörgen Axelsson is a highly regarded practitioner in the IT sector. Sophia Spala is an IP specialist who is active on matters in the tech sector.
Sweden > Intellectual property and media
At Setterwalls, the team of ‘outstanding practitioners‘ has an excellent track record in advising on the full gamut of IP matters. The group is well known for acting for multinational clients in complex IP litigation, and is equally strong on non-contentious work, including IP protection and commercialisation matters. Pharmaceutical, automotive and technology are key sector strengths for the department. Fredrik Roos specialises in IP transactions, licensing, and marketing issues; he jointly heads the practice with patent litigator Martin Levinsohn, trade mark and marketing law expert Per Lidman, and the ‘great‘ Sophia Spala, who is active in the media sector.
Sweden > Data privacy and data protection
Setterwalls’ data and privacy team handles the full spectrum of matters, with particular strength in GDPR compliance and cybersecurity issues, including data breaches. The team is strong in the healthcare, auto and financial services sectors, as well as in the IT and telecoms spaces, and boasts a client base ranging from start-ups to blue-chip multinationals. Fredrik Roos in Gothenburg has notable experience in privacy matters relating to new technologies, including machine learning, AI and VR, while Stockholm-based Niklas Follin advises on data use rights, data protection incident responses, and data protection rights claims. Sophia Spala, also in Stockholm, specialises in data protection matters pertaining to SaaS, social media, digital advertising, and digital health issues. The three partners jointly lead the practice.
Lawyer Rankings
- Data privacy and data protection Sweden
- Intellectual property and media Sweden
- IT and telecoms Sweden
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance
- Data privacy and data protection
- Energy
- Environment
- Fintech
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Insurance
- Intellectual property and media
- IT and telecoms
- Shipping