Åsa Hellstadius

Member of the Swedish Bar Association IP Expert Doctor of Laws LL.D.
  • Stockholm
  • Languages:
    Swedish, English

Åsa Hellstadius is a highly specialised intellectual property and marketing law expert.

She represents national and international clients and is experienced in e.g. complex and high-profile patent and copyright cases. Her diverse practice encompasses all types of IP and marketing law and related fields, which includes clients in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, media, consumer retail and automotive.

Åsa is co-author of the leading handbook of IP law in Sweden and is an associate professor of IP law at Stockholm University.

Mentions

“With a broad and deep academic and legal background, Åsa Hellstadius is a great choice for inventors seeking to navigate their rights. The trailblazing litigator is extremely bright, diligent and super nice to work with.” IAM Patent 1000 2024

“Åsa Hellstadius is a bright, hardworking individual. She draws on her deep understanding of intellectual property to navigate intricate legal and strategic situations.” IAM Patent 1000 2023

Business Sectors

Education

  • Associate Professor, Stockholm University, 2016
  • Doctor of Laws (LL.D), Stockholm University, 2015
  • LL.M, Stockholm University, 2001
  • Université Robert Schuman, Strasbourg, 1999

Experience

  • Vinge 2020-
  • External consultant in patent litigation matters 2018-2020
  • Program Director, Master of European Intellectual Property Law, Stockholm University 2016-2020
  • Ragnar Söderberg Postdoctoral Fellow, 2016-2018
  • University Lecturer, Commercial and Business Law, Linköping University, 2011-2015
  • Doctoral candidate, Stockholm University, 2004-2010

Other qualifications

  • Member of the Board of LES Scandinavia, 2022-
  • Member of the Board of the Institute for Intellectual Property and Market Law (IFIM) at Stockholm University, 2020-
  • Co-founder and Member of the Board of the international Stockholm Intellectual Property Law Review, 2018-
  • Author and Co-author of several handbooks, e.g. Lärobok i immaterialrätt, Immaterialrätt och marknadsrätt- ur praktiskt perspektiv och Svensk Juridik

News

Green Claims and Greenwashing - navigating the upcoming EU Directive from both German and Swedish legal and business perspectives
News June 18, 2024

Green Claims and Greenwashing - navigating the upcoming EU Directive from both German and Swedish legal and business perspectives

Green claims and greenwashing were the subject of a breakfast seminar at Vinge on 11 June 2024, orga…

Vinge wins prestigious IP award
News October 19, 2023

Vinge wins prestigious IP award

On Thursday evening, Vinge was awarded Swedish Patent Litigation firm of the year at this year's Glo…

Vinge receives top ranking in intellectual property law
News July 04, 2023

Vinge receives top ranking in intellectual property law

Vinge's IP group is once again placed at the top of the recently released IAM Patent 1000 ranking. H…

Vinge contributes to the 2023 Chambers Global Practice Guide on Pharmaceutical Advertising
News April 03, 2023

Vinge contributes to the 2023 Chambers Global Practice Guide on Pharmaceutical Advertising

Stojan Arnerstål, Håkan Borgenhäll, Åsa Hellstadius and Lisa Hörnqvist have authored the Swedish cha…

Articles

Patent Litigation 2023 Law and Practice in Sweden

Chambers Global Practice Guide

Pharmaceutical Advertising 2023 Law and Practice Sweden

Chambers Global Practice Guide
Article March 10, 2021

Books

Book January 01, 2023

Svensk JuridikNorstedts Juridik 2023

Book June 14, 2020

Immaterialrätt och marknadsrätt – ur praktiskt perspektivNorstedts juridik 2020

Book January 01, 2019

Lärobok i immaterialrättNorstedts Juridik 2019