ArticleJudgment On Prohibition On The Use Of Contractual Terms And ConditionsThe Supreme Court handed down a judgment on 14 February 2024 in the case between the Consumer Ombudsman and Svea Bank.SwedenIntellectual PropertyLindahl
ArticleNew Swedish Court System And Powers To The Swedish Consumer OmbudsmanSince September 1, 2016, nearly all cases in Sweden related to IP and marketing law are handled by the newly established Patent and Market Court. SwedenIntellectual PropertyGlobal Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
ArticleNew Swedish Patent Law PassedThe Swedish Riksdag has approved the government's proposal for a new patent law, including related amendments to other legislation. SwedenIntellectual PropertyAera A/S
ArticleSweden Joins The Madrid E-Filing SystemThe Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV) has joined the Madrid e-filing system. This update, which has recently been implemented, allows international trade mark registrations based on SwedishSwedenIntellectual PropertyPotter Clarkson LLP
ArticleUnfair Marketing: EcolabelingThe Patent and Trademark Court of Appeal (PMÖD) has prohibited a company from claiming in advertising, for example on Instagram, that their products are certified with an environmental label without, in connection with the claim, informing what the label means. SwedenMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRouse
ArticleSecuring Growth By ControlUnderstanding how different types of intellectual property are created, defined, function and can be protected is important knowledge in recognising a company's competitive advantage...SwedenIntellectual PropertyRouse
ArticleRe-Examination/Rectification Of The Duration Of A Supplementary Protection Certificate In SwedenLast week the Swedish Patent Office announced a change in how it processes requests for re-examination or rectification of the duration of a Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC).European UnionIntellectual PropertyValea
ArticleNokia And Samsung Sign 5G Patent Licensing DealThe deal includes Nokia's 5G patents, including their Standards Essential Patents.SwedenIntellectual PropertyPotter Clarkson LLP
ArticleOtillbörlig marknadsföring: Eko-märkningPatent- och markandsöverdomstolen (PMÖD) har förbjudit ett företag, att påstå i reklam bland annat på Instagram att deras produkter är certifierade med en miljömärkning utan att i samband...SwedenMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRouse
ArticleNew Swedish Patent Act Implements The Best Of European PracticeOn January 1, 2025, a new Patent Act entered into force in Sweden. The new act codifies the longstanding adherence of the Swedish Patent Office and patent courts...SwedenIntellectual PropertyRouse
ArticleDesignskydd i affärsrelationerSmå innovativa företag med stora immaterialrättsliga tillgångar upplever sig ofta inte ha råd med patent. SwedenIntellectual PropertyRouse
ArticleSmarta Sekretessavtal Istället För Dyra Patent?När du har gjort en uppfinning och vill få ut den på marknaden finns det många fallgropar.SwedenIntellectual PropertyRouse
ArticleNy Svensk Patentlag Från ÅrsskiftetDen första januari träder den nya svenska patentlagen i kraft. Därmed säger vi tack och hej då till den 57 år gamla nuvarande patentlagen. SwedenIntellectual PropertyBergenstrahle
ArticleEurope: Domain Name Strategy As Part Of Digital Product Passport ImplementationMaking sure you have the right Domain Name Strategy is a key but often overlooked consideration when implementing DPPs...European UnionIntellectual PropertyRouse
ArticleNew EU Design ReformRecently the EU Council has approved a reform package updating the EU's design protection system, simplifying, and modernizing the current framework, which is over 20 years old.European UnionIntellectual PropertyBergenstrahle
ArticleThe Problem With Counting On IPApplying for a patent is not cheap and most people quickly realize that the cost of the application process must be weighed against potential income.SwedenIntellectual PropertyRouse
ArticleHar Du Blivit Hemmablind?Att identifiera och skapa kontroll över sin IP och sin affär blir allt viktigare i en innovationsdriven och hårt konkurrensutsatt värld. SwedenIntellectual PropertyRouse
ArticleProvisional Measures Under The Agreement On A Unified Patent CourtOn June 1, 2023, the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) entered into force. (Last year we ran a series of articles marking the first birthday of the Unitary Patent and UPC...SwedenIntellectual PropertyRouse
ArticleSnart finns det ett enhetspatent för EU!Efter många år av samtal och förberedelser kommer nu möjligheten att ansöka om ett gemensamt EU-patent. Vägen till brett skydd förenklas och möjligheterna är enorma.SwedenIntellectual PropertyRouse