Håkan specialises in Intellectual Property. His practices are in disputes concerning trademarks, patents, copyright and registered designs, commercial IP agreements and marketing law. Håkan does also give advice in relation to IP strategies as well as the establishment of IP rights. Håkan is top ranked in intellectual property by Chambers and Partners, IAM Patent 1000 and World Trademark Review.
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Håkan Borgenhäll is ranked as Patent and Trademark star by IP Stars 2024.
‘Håkan Borgenhäll has immense experience litigating IP in Sweden. Unrivalled depth of knowledge.’ Legal 500, 2024
“Håkan Borgenhäll is very experienced in patent litigation.” Chambers & Partners 2024
Håkan Borgenhäll is widely renowned as “Håkan is by far one of the most skilled litigators on the Swedish market. He is not only a superb strategist but also an excellent tactician.” WTR 1000 2024
“Håkan is a fierce and thorough practitioner. He has a panoramic perspective and a solid understanding of technology, which allows him to uncover important details that produce favourable results.” IAM Patent 1000 2023
Håkan Borgenhäll is hailed as “one of the best and most renowned litigators in the country” WTR 1000, 2023
‘Håkan Borgenhäll is a respected senior legal statesman. I have worked with him for many years with great pleasure. Calm, thoughtful and friendly.’ Legal 500 2023
Håkan Borgenhäll is a market-leading IP practitioner who frequently acts for pharmaceutical clients on patent infringement mandates, including SPC issues. He offers additional expertise in patent and trade mark matters, as well as revocation processes. "Håkan has a unique way of analysing complex issues." Chambers & Partners 2023
Håkan Borgenhäll is ranked as Patent and Trademark star by IP Stars 2023
One such practitioner is Håkan Borgenhäll, “a brilliant litigator and the lawyer you need by your side in the toughest of cases. He is extremely skilled, very meticulous and handles an impressively large caseload with ease.” - IAM Patent 1000 2022
Håkan Borgenhäll is hailed as “one of the best and most renowned litigators in the country” WTR 1000, 2022
Håkan Borgenhällis a market-leading IP practitioner who frequently acts for pharmaceutical clients on patent infringement mandates, including SPC issues. He offers additional expertise in trade mark matters and revocation processes. He is ranked in Band 1. Chambers & Partners 2022
IAM Patent 1000 describes him as “the number one patent litigator in Sweden”. - IAM Patent 1000 2021
“The country’s number one litigator”, Håkan Borgenhäll is “meticulous, detail oriented and manages an impressively large caseload. He has a wealth of legal knowledge and a lovely collaborative approach, even with opposing counsel”.
Håkan Borgenhäll is an indomitable force in the courtroom and a significant player on the market. He recently represented the Swedish Olympic Committee on its Olympic rings and devised a successful model for the handling of parallel infringement cases, stopping 35 infringing counterparties in their tracks. - WTR 1000 2021
Håkan Borgenhäll is lauded as a market-leading IP practitioner, with sources highlighting his commercial approach. He frequently acts for pharmaceutical clients on patent infringement mandates, including SPC issues. He offers additional expertise in trade mark matters and unfair marketing claims. - Chambers & Partners 2021
One of the most important players in town, Håkan is a star – his name and reputation precede him. You know he will step in and save the day when he is on a case. - WTR 1000 2020
Håkan Borgenhäll is ranked as Patent and Trademark star by IP Stars 2020
‘Håkan Borgenhäll is an outstanding IP professional both in the Swedish context, but also in an international perspective.‘
‘Håkan Borgenhäll is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced litigator.‘ - Legal 500 2020
Håkan Borgenhäll is well known for his work on patent and trade mark mandates. Clients describe him as a "very good pick for the bigger litigation matters." He also advises on misleading marketing and assists clients from a variety of sectors including pharmaceuticals, the food industry and shipping. Chambers & Partners 2020
Vinge shows up prominently in the IAM Patent 1000 research because it has “the number one patent litigator in Sweden” in Håkan Borgenhäll. All of his regular opponents are quick to sing his praises; he gets cited as a “thorough and commercially minded lawyer” who is “amazing on the details of his cases” and “perfectly suited to handling high-stakes infringement disputes”. IAM Patent 1000 2019
Håkan Borgenhäll is acclaimed by clients for his "very good knowledge of patent litigation." Acknowledged to be one of the leading lawyers in the market, he advises a range of high-profile brands on their patent and trade mark disputes, as well as unfair competition and misleading advertising cases. He is described by clients as "proactive and good at finding creative solutions." Chambers & Partners 2019
Clients are full of praise for Håkan Borgenhäll who captains the squad: “One of Sweden’s most skilled litigators and a clear choice for all things IP-related. A very thorough lawyer, he penetrates into the detail of every case and knows how to deal with tricky three-dimensional questions successfully. Håkan has excellent listening skills and a long-term commitment to excellence. He is determined to serve clients to the fullest and understands their needs in a highly competitive environment. This makes him the very best in his field – no one comes close to him.” WTR 1000 2019
Euromoney Expert Guides ranks Håkan Borgenhäll as Best of the Best Global 2019. - Euromoney Expert Guides: Best of the Best Global 2019
"Probably the best patent litigator in Sweden, Håkan Borgenhäll has all the prestige that comes with the title and deserves his place in the gold tier. A highly skilled professional, you definitely want him on your side rather than across the aisle." He has also advised the Swedish government on issues surrounding the Unified Patent Court and is an expert on the committee responsible for drafting the new Swedish Patent Act. - IAM patent 1000 2018
Clients describe Håkan Borgenhäll as "very knowledgeable. He is always able to provide a qualified answer to any tricky question. He has a lot of integrity and dares to be completely honest." - Chambers & Partners 2018
Selected for the Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2018.
Heading the IP group in Stockholm is “go-to individual” Håkan Borgenhäll: “He is very detailed in his approach; he knows every tiny aspect of his cases and you can’t fool him. He has an impressive understanding of technology and is calm and confident in court – he is absolutely one of the top individuals in the market.” - IAM Patent 1000, 2017
Interviewees praise Håkan Borgenhäll for his expertise in patent litigation. He has also been active of late on trade mark matters. - Chambers & Partners 2017
"Gold-tier regular and practice head Håkan Borgenhäll masterminds contentious efforts with aplomb; he is currently representing bed manufacturer Hästens in a pan-Nordic infringement dispute relating to a three-dimensional mark." - WTR 1000, 2017
Clients praise Håkan Borgenhäll, highlighting his strength in patent and trade mark litigation. He also offers expertise in copyright and registered domain disputes and is widely regarded as a leading practitioner by market sources. - Chambers & Partners 2016
The passionate technologist can master the technical details in next to no time; sources cite him as “exceptionally skilled” and “a legend”. That the government has called on him as an expert in connection with various legislative reviews speaks volumes about his standing on the market. - IAM Patent 1000, 2016
Sources describe Håkan Borgenhäll as an "excellent patent litigator." (Life Science) - Chambers & Partners 2016
Sources describe new team head Håkan Borgenhäll as a "standout partner," and highlight him for his patent expertise, particularly in the area of patent litigation. Other sources say he is "methodical and thorough, and brings value to his clients." He additionally advises on trade marks and copyrights. - Chambers & Partners 2015
Håkan Borgenhäll is particularly well regarded for patent litigation. Clients regard him as "one of the best lawyers," and stress his willingness to listen to their needs. - Chambers & Partners 2014
"Håkan Borgenhäll is 'a leader in his field' say observers." "Borgenhäll is by far the best IP lawyer that I have worked with, and his expertise has many times proved essential to achieving a successful result." -Chambers & Partners
Håkan Borgenhäll - a low-key but highly skilled lawyer and one of the leading names in IP in Sweden - WTR 1000, 2014
"Håkan Borgenhäll heads the Stockholm IP department and his fantastic reputation has cemented his status as a legend of Swedish intellectual property" - WTR 1000
In October 2012, Håkan was appointed by the Minister of Justice to participate as an expert in the government's investigation into the unified European patent system and the drafting of the new Patent Act, which will enter into force on 1 January 2025.
Håkan is a member of the CCBE expert group on the Unified Paten Court. The Administrative Committee of the UPC has appointed Håkan to the group of experts that will participate in the work of the Court's Centre for Mediation and Arbitration, read more here.
He was also an expert in the governmental investigations regarding certain amendments to the Design Protection Act and the Copyright Act and appointed by the Bar Association to respond to legislative referrals in intellectual property law; most recently regarding supplementary protection certificates (SPC) for pharmaceutical patents, standard essential patents (SEP) and compulsory licences for patents. Håkan is also a member of the Patent Attorney Board.
