At Bird & Bird, the intellectual property and media team is led by Wendela Hårdemark, who joined the firm in March 2025. Gabriel Lidman continues to bring strong experience in the space, advising on a variety of work including patent disputes and trade secrets cases. A key supporting member of the group is Gunnar Hjalt, who provides over 25 years of experience and helps his clients manage their IP portfolios.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Wendela Hårdemark is a competent, analytical, knowledgeable and engaged professional.’
- ‘Very high quality regarding patent-related aspects.’
- ‘Wendela Hårdemark and Gunnar Hjalt are both brilliant, keenly interested in both legal, business and technical aspects of the client's reality. Very nice, friendly and easy-going people.’
- ‘The team has been strengthened lately by Wendela Hårdemark joining the firm.’
- ‘Wendela Hårdemark is deeply knowledgeable within all areas of IP and very dedicated in relation to her clients.’
- ‘Wendela Hårdemark has a solid IP background and stellar reputation in the Swedish IP field, particularly in patents and copyright.’
Key clients
- Aptiv Contract Services Sweden AB
- Monster Beverage Corporation
- Momento Film AB
Work highlights
Advised Momento Film AB in a copyright dispute as regards the rights to the motion picture Madame Luna.
Advised Aptiv Contract Services in a major trade secrets litigation case.
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Practice head
Wendela Hårdemark
Other key lawyers
Gabriel Lidman; Gunnar Hjalt