With an established presence in the intellectual property and media spaces, the team at Vinge Advokatfirman KB is led by Richard Wessman, an expert in the field with particular skill in handling trade mark and copyright litigation. Håkan Borgenhäll is another experienced member of the team, with expertise in both litigation and advisory IP work, including strategy development and the establishment of IP rights. Malin Malm Waerme provides further support, having advised domestic and international clients on significant disputes. Another important contact is Åsa Hellstadius; she adds additional support to a variety of complex matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong team with great knowledge of IP law and court procedure.’
- ‘Håkan Borgenhäll is superb in court, in cross-examination and strategy. Malin Malm Waerme is quietly ferocious cross-examining witnesses, with a sound strategic mind and excellent legal knowledge.’
- ‘Excellent firm that has complete focus on our issues. Extremely satisfied with the responses and the interaction of the team.’
- ‘Malin Malm Waerme is very professional and a very good communicator.’
- ‘Very broad and deep understanding of all aspect of IP law. Excellence in strategy and litigation.’
- ‘Håkan Borgenhäll, Åsa Hellstadius, and Malin Malm Waerme are all exceptional individuals providing awesome value for clients.’
Key clients
- Apple
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Fyndiq AB
- Hästens Sängar AB
- Swedish Match Industries Aktiebolag
- iBinder AB
- Lantmännen Cerealia
- LKAB
- Mio AB
- MSD
- Pernod Ricard/The Absolut Company
- Stripe Services, LLC
Work highlights
Representing Merck Sharp & Dohme in relation to an invalidity action filed by KRKA against the client’s supplementary protection certificates for its anti-diabetic drug Janumet.
Representing Thomas Concrete Group AB in defence of TCG’s interests in the THOMAS brand portfolio on a multinational level, in several jurisdictions.
Representing Takeda Pharmaceutical International Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. in relation to a pending action against Sandoz regarding infringement of one of Takeda’s patents, and two pending actions against STADA and Teva regarding the validity of Takeda’s supplementary protection certificate relating to the aforementioned patent.
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Malin Malm Waerme
Practice head
Richard Wessman
Other key lawyers
Håkan Borgenhäll; Malin Malm Waerme; Åsa Hellstadius