Our client portfolio encompasses the private sector, publicly listed corporations, and Swedish as well as multinational and global companies. We are a trusted partner to many lawyers and law firms around the world seeking assistance for their clients in Sweden or the EU. We offer comprehensive full-spectrum legal counsel throughout planning, registration, contract drafting, commercialisation and execution, while also providing robust representation in dispute resolution and litigation.
“We always aim to maximise value for our clients. We believe a changing world requires new approaches and offer legal advice to help companies protect, manage, optimize, and commercialize their key business assets. We understand that intellectual property is increasingly important to a company’s ability to become and stay competitive. In industries facing changing regulatory and commercial pressures, our depth of sector-specific knowledge ensures we don't just advise on the law – we deliver commercially strategic solutions that advance our clients' business objectives.”
Per Lidman and Martin Levinsohn
Partners
The multidisciplinary IP & Marketing Law practice is led by Per Lidman and Martin Levinsohn, who are among the most experienced and knowledgeable lawyers in the field of intellectual property in Sweden. The team comprises highly experienced individuals, such as Lovisa Dahl Nelson heading up the trademark practice, and Jakob Losell and Elin Sjörén in key roles in patent and other IP litigation matters. Ascente’s experts assist clients ranging from innovative start-ups to listed market leaders in complex contract project, as well as the management of high-stakes dispute resolution.
We assist companies in all commercial sectors, including pharma, natural resources, food, fashion and other FMCG sectors, energy and manufacturing. We also have vast experience of marketing-related consultancy in specialist sectors such as medical products, e-commerce, automotive, hotel, alcohol, tobacco and mining.
We also provide comprehensive regulatory support and advice in heavily regulated sectors, and support both Swedish and international clients in large-scale global projects, often assisted by colleagues in our extensive, well-established international network.
Our advice and support is always tailored to the individual client’s needs, with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.
Examples of specific matters we can help with:
Litigation and arbitration, including complex patent litigation
Drafting and negotiating intellectual property agreements such as licensing, transfer, R&D, franchising, merchandising, marketing and coexistence
Trademark, design and domain name applications
Copyright, innovation rights and documentation
Monitoring and renewal of existing registrations
Management, acquisitions or divestments of trademark and design portfolios
Due diligence on M&A for private or publicly listed companies
Commercial and business-oriented strategic or specific advice
Contract drafting and negotiations
Marketing campaigns and related considerations