Intellectual property law 

Intellectual property is becoming increasingly important for a company’s ability to develop and maintain their competitiveness. We offer legal advice to help companies protect, manage, optimise, and commercialise their most important business assets. We maximise value and ensure you get the best form of protection for your ideas, technology, creations, products and trademarks. We also offer registration and portfolio management of trademarks, designs and domain names.

How we can help you deal with questions related to intellectual property

We are the largest provider in Sweden of full-service commercial and intellectual property law. Our team consists of experienced attorneys and lawyers with expertise in all areas of intellectual property law. We have in-depth understanding and knowledge of how regulations work commercially and can provide business-focused support to companies, including on international matters.

We can help you with:

• Litigation and arbitration
• Commercial and strategic advice
• Contract negotiations
• Drafting and negotiating intellectual property agreements such as contracts for R&D, licensing, merchandising and franchising and co-existence
• Management of trademark and design portfolios
• Trademark, design and domain name applications
• Monitoring and renewal of existing registrations
• Due diligence in the context of private and public company acquisitions

Our lawyers have extensive experience in intellectual property matters in the following sectors: IT and technology, medicinal products, life sciences, manufacturing, food, media, sports and entertainment, and fashion.

Lawyers with specialist experience in intellectual property law

Our law firm has the depth of experience to offer a wide range of expertise and tailor-made advice within several areas of the law. We help companies in all sectors. Our clients include companies in the following sectors: food and beverage, medicinal products, clothing, IT, e-commerce, telecommunications, insurance, media, energy and manufacturing. We also work with advertising agencies and other providers in the advertising, PR, branding, design or digital marketing sectors.

We can offer you advice in the following areas of law:

• Trademark law
• Patent law
• Copyright law
• Design law
• Trade Secrets
• Company name
• Domain name
• Marketing law
• Media law

Our lawyers in various specialist areas of commercial law work closely together, which allows us to offer you strategic advice in all areas where intellectual property assets are important, for example commercial contract law, private and public M&A, competition law, IT law and tax law.

What the ranking organisations say

Vinge has significant depth of experience within the team. It's easy to find a good fit in terms of experience and cost for a particular problem within the firm." Legal 500, 2025

"The experience I had with Vinge is exceptional, a solid 10 out of 10. It's rare to encounter companies that exhibit such high levels of professionalism in every aspect." Legal 500, 2025

"They are hardworking individuals with passion, pride in their work, and an understanding of what's important to me as a customer." Legal 500, 2025

"Vinge are brilliant to work with. Highly collaborative at all levels, receptive to new ideas and together a fantastic team." Legal 500, 2025

"I like how they quickly understand our issues and what is important for us, and care about advising us in an efficient and good manner. They are swift and clear in their responses." Chambers & Partners 2025

"Vinge's team is excellent!" Chambers & Partners 2025

"Vinge know what our organisation needs and give us excellent guidance." Chambers & Partners 2025

“Vinge is home to an experienced IP team that provides sophisticated legal advice, while considering business goals. The practice leverages a vast global network to manage international matters in the US, Europe and Asia, and its robust team is a go-to for infringement protection and transactional services.” WTR 1000 2024

Strengths: "Communication with Vinge is easy. They are very easy to work with, with a high degree of experience and confidence." “They have a high level of availability and give speedy answers that focus on the core of the issues.” “They have very good knowledge and provide good value for money.” Chambers & Partners 2024

‘Vinge has a depth of talent in the IP space which has proven very helpful, especially in contentious matters. They have top level senior partners available when needed and excellent experience throughout the ranks, ensuring reasonable billing.’ Legal 500 2024

‘Highly knowledgeable and efficient team of IP lawyers. A superb choice.’

‘Vinge’s IP team is excellent at understanding the commercial side of our business, while always delivering substantiated and practical advice. They are also very reachable. It is a pleasure to work with their team.’

‘Super professional team that goes above and beyond to understand our business and the challenges we face.’

‘The intellectual property team at Vinge, headed by partner Richard Wessman, has assisted us in a large number of matters in diverse areas of intellectual property law. The team consists of several leading individuals within their respective fields and many up and coming young talents giving the team a wide range of experience and knowledge.’ Legal 500 2023

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