Mannheimer Swartling fields a team across offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and offers key strength in the pharmaceuticals, tech, and automotive sectors. The group is adept in both contentious and non-contentious mandates, including patent litigation. Oscar Björkman Possne leads the team, and is ‘a real IP star’, with experience representing clients in complex multijurisdictional transactions and disputes. Niklas Sjöblom is particularly active in the technology sector. Martin Hallström covers both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and is active for both domestic and international clients, while Emil Brengesjö is a key name for disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Super high quality and one of the best for patent litigation in Sweden.’
‘Deep technical understanding of complex patent disputes, very attentive to detail.’
‘True powerhouse - they can help with anything and everything.’
‘Niklas Sjöblom is very knowledgeable and humble.’
‘The team’s capabilities and experience stand out in the Swedish market. It can handle all kinds of matters, from complex IP litigation to transactional IP work. Excellent support, with high attention and an excellent ability to handle complex matters.’
‘Oscar Björkman Possne stands out as a real IP star in the Swedish market. His vast experience as a litigator and commercial lawyer is impressive. Oscar has the ability to understand and analyse both complex legal and commercial questions, put them in context and provide you with clear-cut advice.’
Key clients
- Bayer
- BMS
- Lyckeby – Sveriges Stärkelseproducenter
- Västra Götalandsregionen
- Tenzing
Work highlights
Representing Bayer in ongoing patent litigation concerning the patent protecting the once daily dosage regimen for the anticoagulant Xarelto.
Advising one of the leading producers of starch and innovative food products Lyckeby on a strategic licensing arrangement.
Advised the private equity company Tenzing on its majority acquisition of Bannerflow, a cloud platform in creative automation for display advertising.
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Practice head
Oscar Björkman Possne
Other key lawyers
Niklas Sjöblom; Martin Hallström; Emil Brengesjö; Malena Lofte