Westerberg & Partners
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Firm Overview:
Westerberg & Partners is a Swedish boutique law firm. We focus on what we do best. We assist our clients in identifying, analyzing, strengthening and protecting their rights – whether based on intellectual property (IP), contracts, treaties or regulatory frameworks. Our specialization and considerable experience in our focus areas also make us particularly well-suited to advise on transactions within these areas. Over the years, we have worked with everything from small start-ups to major multi-national companies and states, in virtually all industries.
We want to be a partner to our clients and the client’s business goals are always at the forefront of what we do. We offer our clients advisers who are truly interested in and knowledgeable of our clients’ industries.
Whenever appropriate, we seek to resolve conflicts without taking legal action, but we also take pride in our ability to manage legal proceedings, be it litigation or arbitration, efficiently and robustly. Our client base is largely international, and we work with many of the most discerning clients and law firms in the world.
For us, the client and its goals and needs are always at the forefront of our minds. Open mindedness, focus and flexibility, are three of our core values. This makes us well-suited to provide the best possible service for clients.
What brings us together at Westerberg are a few simple facts. We are top-ranked in intellectual property, and dispute resolution. We enjoy the work, and we like each other and our clients. We are friends sharing the same vision, and together, we aim to be the best at what we do.
To make this true today and in the long run, we believe that everyone at Westerberg must be given the opportunity to excel in an open and supportive environment. We believe that engaged and dedicated professionals that form a true team will always out perform a group of individuals.
We work with long-term plans to ensure that our co-workers and the firm develop in the right direction. By mixing senior and junior co-workers in our teams, we gain new insights and learn from each other.
Consequently, Westerberg is a true partnership. This ensures that clients always receive advice from the most qualified person. Our goal is to continue advising our clients on the most challenging legal issues, and always excelling at what we do. If we cannot validly claim to be one of the best choices for any given matter, we will not work on that matter, although we are always happy to recommend a better-suited colleague.
Expertise:
Trademarks and Domain Names
Patents
Copyrights
Design rights
Marketing law
Trade secrets
Regulatory
Commercial
Arbitration
Litigation
Enforcement of rulings
Key Contacts
Managing Partner
Jonas Westerberg
+46 766 170 919
[email protected]
Firm Rankings
Dispute Resolution
Band 2
8.0
Insurance
Band 3
6.0
IP
Band 1
9.0
IP: Copyright
Band 1
9.0
IP: Patents: Contentious
Band 1
9.0
IP: Patents: Transactions
Band 3
6.0
IP: trademarks: Contentious
Band 1
IP: Trademarks: Prosecution
Band 1
9.0
TMT
Band 2
8.0
Lawyer Rankings
Articles
Wendela Hårdemark comments on a case in which the Patent and Market Court of Appeal has awarded an employed inventor fair compensation for the transfer of the patent to the employer. The Patent and Market Court of Appeal has allowed leave to appeal, and we may see long-waited guidance from the Swedish Supreme Court regarding how […]
Introduction August finds many Swedes laying out on beaches or cooped up in summer houses with a good crime novel. Call it Scandinavian noir, detective stories or the Swedish deckare – the country loves a good murder mystery and crime fiction is consistently one of the mostread genres of literature (and a big Swedish entertainment […]
Collective management of copyright is growing in importance within many creative sectors in Sweden and internationally. Westerberg & Partners’ Filip Jerneke and Hans Eriksson write about a curious recent case from the Patent and Market Court of Appeal regarding the lucrative membership in such an organization. The article was recently published by Lexology and may be read through the […]
A recent decision from the Swedish Labour Court exemplifies how trade secret misappropriation litigation in Sweden often gets tangled up with labour law and collective bargaining agreements. Westerberg & Partners’ Hans Eriksson untangles the complexities in a new case note published by International Law Office / Lexology in their latest newsletter on intellectual property. The article may […]
Patent and Market Court of Appeal clarifies concept of “product” under EU SPC Regulation Westerberg & Partners’ Wendela Hårdemark comments on a case regarding supplementary protection where the Patent and Market Court of Appeal clarifies the concept “product” under the EU SPC Regulation. The article was recently published by International Law Office / Lexology and may be […]
Swedish Supreme Court clarifies scope of framework agreement’s arbitration clause and binding effect of arbitration agreement published on website A recent judgment by the Swedish Supreme Court clarifies the scope of a framework agreement’s arbitration clause and binding effect of arbitration agreements published on websites. Westerberg & Partners’ Ginta Ahrel and Mathilda Wahlgren report on the case in an […]
Westerberg & Partners’ Felicia Taubert and Hans Eriksson comment on a case in which the PMCA has found a car replica to not constitute copyright infringement on unusual grounds. The article was in an International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property and may be read through the following link to Lexology or directly to the article.
On World IP day, Westerberg & Partners’ Wendela Hårdemark reports on problems and progress for women in IP along with fellow experts in the IP field as International Law Office focuses on accelerating innovation and creativity. Read more
In an article published by LexisNexis UK, Westerberg & Partners’ Jacob Ericson and Victoria Ribbnäs discuss the potential implications on arbitration proceedings of a recent preliminary ruling from the Court of Justice concerning third party personal data interests in document production. The article may be read through the following: Link to PDF Link (Subscription required)
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Stefan Widmark and Petter Larsson discuss a widely debated judgment from the Patent and Market Court regarding copyright protection to a replacement pad to the Jetsson armchair designed by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. The case also concerns the outer limits of private use and in essence the right to […]
Westerberg & Partners’ Petter Larsson, Hans Eriksson and Stefan Widmark have authored an expert insight published by the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA). The article may be read through the following link.
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on Intellectual property, Westerberg & Partners’ Josefine Lindén, Filip Jerneke and Hans Eriksson, report on a case concerning infringement of works of applied art in the form of a dining table. The article may be read through the following link Link to PDF
Westerberg & Partners’ Olof Olsson, Maria Fogdestam Agius and Ginta Ahrel recently authored an article on the annulment of arbitral awards by the Swedish Supreme Court because of their inconsistency with Swedish public policy as published by Practical Law Arbitration. Link to article here
n the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue on Intellectual Property, Westerberg & Partners’ Maria Bruder and Petter Larsson report on a recent case the where the PMCA provided guidance on how to calculate de minimis compensation in absence of evidence of a licence market for the IP right in suit. Read more Download PDF
The question of how to calculate reasonable compensation for copyright infringement has been a subject of much discussion in Sweden in recent years. In Swedish copyright jurisprudence, this calculation is commonly conducted on the basis of a fictitious hypothetical licensing fee between the parties, in which evidence of licensing standards on the relevant market is […]
In April 2021 a claimant argued before the Swedish Svea Court of Appeal that an arbitral award should be set aside because the arbitral tribunal had decided that a hearing on the merits should be held virtually, despite the claimant’s objections.(1) The Court of Appeal has now rendered its judgment on this case.(2) Background Similar […]
In the latest International Law Office / Lexology issue, Westerberg & Partners’ Björn Rundblom Andersson has reported on a Swedish ruling examining the admissibility of infringement proceedings before patent grant. Read more
Introduction Developments in the past year confirm that Sweden remains an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction. Arbitration is a favoured means of dispute resolution for many Swedish businesses and while Stockholm is not as frequently selected as an arbitral seat as London, Paris, New York or Washington DC, it is not uncommon for parties in international commerce to […]
Introduction The question of whether there exists likelihood of confusion between two trademarks may arise in several situations – for example, in the case of trademark registrations or oppositions to trademarks, or in the use of trademarks when marketing and selling goods and services. It may seem commercially attractive to companies to register a trademark […]
Introduction The question of whether there exists likelihood of confusion between two trademarks may arise in several situations – for example, in the case of trademark registrations or oppositions to trademarks, or in the use of trademarks when marketing and selling goods and services. It may seem commercially attractive to companies to register a trademark […]
Facts Three affiliated pharmaceutical companies sought a preliminary injunction, a final injunction and a declaration of liability per se against two generics companies based on a patent expected to be granted soon. The application that the claimants expected to be granted had been rejected by the Examining Division of the European Patent Office. However, a […]
Introduction IT forensic reports by third-party IT investigators are commonly used as key evidence in copyright infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets litigation in Sweden. But a recent decision from the Patent and Market Court(1) spotlights some inherent limitations of IP forensic evidence and suggests that over-reliance on such evidence can become a significant hurdle […]
Introduction In a recent case, the Patent and Market Court of Appeal (PMCA) elaborated on the concept of objective necessity to re-box medicinal products subject to parallel distribution, in light of the implementation of the EU Falsified Medicines Directive (the FM Directive),(1) which came into force on 9 February 2019.(2) In the first Swedish decision […]
Many Swedish companies have reacted forcefully against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Decisions to suspend or exit operations in Russia, Ukraine or Belarus affect local communities in these countries. As part of their sustainability and corporate responsibility actions, Swedish companies may wish to reflect on their role, rights and responsibilities towards the respect for human rights […]
Many Swedish companies have reacted forcefully against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Decisions to suspend or exit operations in Russia, Ukraine or Belarus affect local communities in these countries. As part of their sustainability and corporate responsibility actions, Swedish companies may wish to reflect on their role, rights and responsibilities towards the respect for human rights […]
Maria Bruder has authored an article on greenwashing, and what to have in mind when making assertions in marketing related to the climate, sustainability and the environment. Continue reading (Swedish)
Press Releases
Westerberg & Partners is most pleased to announce that our firm was presented as winner of the award Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year in Sweden during Managing IP’s annual awards ceremony in London on 21 June. Nominations for Westerberg & Partners also included Swedish Firm of the Year in the categories Patent Disputes, Trademark […]
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to announce the addition to the team of associate Simon Fredriksson and receptionist Elin Karlsson.
IAM recently listed patent experts in the gold tier who they believe “merit special attention – not only because of their expertise and experience related to creating, protecting, managing, transacting and enforcing critical patent rights, but also for their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to deliver value for their clients”. Congratulations to […]
DATE27/1-2023, 10.30 LOCATIONClarion Hotel, Oslo Represented by Jacob Ericson, Westerberg & Partners will participate in the discussions during the Nordic Arbitration Day 2023. Along with fellow panelists Bettina Thaulow Harto (Thommesen), Daniel Haue Jakobsson (Accura), and Daria Kozlowska Rautiainen (Stockholm University), Jacob will participate in the debate moderated by Anders Bjørn Munthe (Hafnia). The full-day arbitration […]
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to announce the addition to the team of associate Simon Fredriksson and receptionist Elin Karlsson.
Westerberg & Partners is pleased to announce the expansion of our IP specialist team with the addition of two new associates, Felicia Taubert and Filip Jerneke.
Specialist IP and dispute resolution firm Westerberg & Partners strengthens its IP practice with the arrival of Wendela Hårdemark as partner with the law firm. Wendela Hårdemark brings more than 15 years of experience in IP and marketing law and is known for her skills in litigation, arbitration and mediation. She is specialized in patent […]
Westerberg & Partners acts for the insurer Gjensidige Forsikring in litigation arising from a coverage dispute concerning a business interruption insurance policy. On 11 April 2022, the Stockholm Court of Appeal upheld a ruling by a lower court dismissing the policy holder’s claim against Gjensidige. The court of appeal held that Covid19-based government restrictions, imposing […]
Congratulations to Bo G.H. Nilsson, Ginta Ahrel and Therese Isaksson who have been identified as some of the world’s leading arbitration figures and three of the country’s best arbitration lawyers by Who’s Who Legal and Global Arbitration Review. Continue reading