Stojan specializes in transactional IP and focus on legal and strategic advice in matters concerning intellectual property law and contract law. He is responsible for Vinge’s offering within Life Sciences & Health. His services primarily focus on intellectual property issues and risk assessments in transactions (M&A), technology transfers, licensing structures and development agreements, including negotiations and drafting. He is in particular experienced in media-, tech- and life science-related agreements
In addition to his experience from working at law firms, Stojan has a background as an academic researcher and was an associate professor (jur. dr and docent) at the Institute of Intellectual Property, Marketing and Competition Law (IMC) at Uppsala University, of which he was also the Director for several years.
He regularly teaches law at the universities in Uppsala, Stockholm and Lund and also frequently speaks and publishes articles on various IP and contracting issues.
Mentions
‘Stojan Arnerstål is an exceptional adviser for commercial agreements, providing real value through his pragmatic, business-oriented approach and quick turnarounds in our matters. Excellent management skills.’ Legal 500, 2024
‘Stojan Arnerstål has excellent knowledge and experience of the healthcare and life sciences industry. He is very skilled in conveying legal advice on commercial and complex matters in a practical and engaging way across all areas of the industry.’ Legal 500, 2024
“He provides swift responses. He's very pragmatic and is easy to understand.” Chambers & Partners 2024
A prominent name in academic circles within Trademark Community. Stojan Arnerstål is the life sciences division head, but his transactional work is called upon by those in the media and technology sectors as well. WTR 1000 2024
Stojan Arnestål is ranked as a Notable Practitioner 2023 - IP Stars 2023
Stojan Arnerstål is a transactional ace and embodies the breadth of mandates entrusted to the firm. Lately, he has been assisting biopharmaceutical company Cinclus Pharma Holding to accelerate their commercialisation strategy and broaden their shareholder base. IAM Patent 1000 2023
Stojan Arnerstål enters the rankings as a result of strong market support. He is noted for his presence in transactional and commercial IP issues with additional expertise in arbitration disputes. He also has experience in handling IP issues for life sciences clients. Chambers Partners 2023
Stojan Arnerstål stand out for his strategic advice and approach to asset commercialisation.” Arnerstål comes in for additional praise courtesy of his “business-oriented mindset and dedication to consistently enhancing his skillset. He has a curious mind and is always open to discussing emerging topics.” WTR 1000 2023
On the transactions front, Stojan Arnerstål has asset commercialisation down to a fine art. He recently assisted Expedition Growth Capital in connection with Storykit’s investment round of $10 million, which was led by the London-based growth equityfund. IAM Patent 1000 2022
Stojan Arnestål is ranked as a Notable Practitioner 2022 - IP Stars 2022
‘Stojan Arnerstål has excellent skills in all matters related to IP and a good understanding of partnership agreements in the Life Sciences industry. He has a business minded approach, listens carefully to the needs of the client and is very easy to work with.’
Stojan Arnerstål l – also very knowledgeable within his field (agreements/IP), provides practical/business oriented advice, very friendly and responsive.’ Legal 500 2022
IAM Patent 1000 describes him as “brilliant” on the transactions front. - IAM Patent 1000, 2021
Stockholm University, LL.M., Master of Law in European Intellectual Property Law, 2005
Lund University, LL.M. 2005
Experience
Vinge, 2019-
Institute of Intellectual Property, Marketing and Competition Law (IMC) at Uppsala University, Director 2014-2019
Uppsala University, doctoral researcher, postdoctoral researcher and associate professor 2008-2019
Von lode advokat, specialist counsel, 2008-2014
Södra Roslags district court, law clerk at district court, 2006-2008
MAQS Law Firm, associate, 2005-2006
Other qualifications
Country editor for the Nordic Intellectual Property Law Review (NIR) since 2016
Chairperson for the trademark group within the Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property Law (SFIR) since 2016
Member of the Board at the Institute of Intellectual Property, Marketing and Competition Law (IMC) at Uppsala University
Winner of the ECTA Award 2017 in the professional category for the article “Protecting the Reputation and Image of Franchise Concepts with Trademark Law and Contract Law" and recipient of the von Bahr Premium 2014 for honorable doctoral thesis.
Användning av annans varumärke i jämförande reklam – en upplösning av gränsen mellan två rättsområden: i minnesskriften Amici curiae Marknadsdomstolen 1971‒2016, Stockholm 2017
