With strong patent litigation experience, the team at Roschier advises a range of clients, with notable examples in the tech and publishing sectors. Practice head Erik Ficks provides strong advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular skills in patent litigation. Björn Johansson Heigis is another key contact and specialises in multi-jurisdictional IP licensing work; he also adds data protection experience and is head of the firm's data protection practice.
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Testimonials
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- Erik Ficks and Björn Johansson Heigis stand out for their calm and composed demeanor, which brings confidence and clarity even in high-pressure situations. What truly differentiates them from competitors is their ability to simplify complex legal and regulatory issues and explain them in a way that business stakeholders can easily understand and act upon. We have greatly valued their exceptional availability—they are always responsive and ready to assist when needed. Their advice is pragmatic and risk-aware, ensuring that solutions are not only legally sound but also practical for our business operations.
- The team’s strengths lie in their ability to deliver clear, actionable solutions that balance legal requirements with commercial realities. One example is their development of a tailored case risk assessment matrix, which helps us prioritize issues and make informed decisions quickly and confidently.
- ‘We choose Roschier when we need that extra high level of expertise. They always provide business smart solutions from a creative angle we haven't thought of ourselves.’
- ‘The main reason we continue to choose Roschier is Erik Ficks. He is exceptional.’
- ‘Great collaboration - a true business partner that sees the entire value.’
- ‘Björn Johansson Heigis is always positive and solution-oriented. Particularly strong in complicated, evolving new businesses in IT, involving data privacy aspects.’
- ‘Roschier has been a great fit for us. They combine deep legal expertise with a practical, business-minded approach, and their cross-border capabilities are especially strong. I really value their responsiveness, collaborative mindset, and commitment to innovation, whether through technology, talent development, or diversity. Compared to other firms, they consistently deliver high-quality, strategic advice that supports our goals.’
- ‘What really sets the Roschier team apart is the people. The individuals I work with are not only technically excellent but also incredibly thoughtful, responsive, and easy to collaborate with. They take the time to understand our business and consistently offer clear, strategic advice.’
- ‘Roschier's practice stands out for its combination of deep legal expertise, commercial understanding, and a highly collaborative approach. The team is solution-oriented and consistently delivers advice that is both pragmatic and tailored to clients’ needs. Compared to other firms, their strength lies not only in technical excellence but also in their ability to understand the client’s business context and long-term objectives.’
- ‘Erik Ficks combines deep legal expertise with an impressive ability to adapt the advice to the specific recipient and situation. What makes the firm unique compared to competitors is not only their technical excellence, but also their commercial awareness and sensitivity to the broader context in which legal advice is applied. For us, it has been invaluable that they integrate legal guidance with an understanding of financial considerations.’
Key clients
- Bonnierförlagen
- Bonnier News
- BookBeat
- Moomin Characters
- Neurim Pharmaceuticals
- Nokia
- Rototilt
- Stunlock Studios
- The Astrid Lindgren Company
Work highlights
Representing Bonnierförlagen in a copyright case before the Supreme Court, clarifying the interpretation of copyright contracts under Swedish law.
Representing Neurim Pharmaceuticals in a multi-jurisdictional pharma patent case.
Representing telecoms company Nokia in enforcing its standard essential patents portfolio against OPPO.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Erik Ficks
Other key lawyers
Björn Johansson Heigis