Sandart is a business law firm with expertise primarily in litigation and intellectual property law. We also provide advice and represent our clients in contract negotiations, marketing law matters and regulatory matters.
The firm’s strength lies in our combined legal expertise and vast experience but also our constant dedication to fully understand the business opportunities and challenges that our clients are faced with.
For many years, Sandart has been highly ranked by several international law guides, including: Chambers and Partners , Legal 500 , IP Stars (Managing IP), IAM Patent 1000 and WTR 1000.
Intellectual Property
For more than half a century, Sandart has successfully assisted clients in intellectual property issues. We work in all fields of intellectual property: patents, copyright, designs, trade marks and company names.
Our experience in intellectual property disputes is both broad and deep, and dates far back in time. In addition, we have extensive knowledge and experience of dealing with contracts regarding intellectual property. Therefore, we are constantly ranked among Sweden’s leading law firms within this discipline. Our successful recruitment strategy and our employees’ active role in intellectual property associations, legislative committees and the academy ensure that we will maintain this position also in the future.
Our clients within intellectual property matters are mainly large and medium-sized companies, especially in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, telecommunications and other high-end technology. We also represent rightsholders within music, art, and text. In relation to our trade mark practice, our clients are companies of all sizes who want to protect their trade marks, domain names and other signs, or who need to be protected against infringement claims.
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Patents
Sandart is continuously ranked as one of Sweden’s leading law firms in patent law. We have extensive experience in patent litigation.
Our clients are mainly large and medium European, American and Asian companies from different high-technology fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, telecommunications, the automotive industry etc.. Several of the companies we represent are world leaders in their respective areas. We are engaged to protect the companies’ most valuable assets in the form of inventions. We also assist our clients in defending themselves against allegations of patent infringement, and by providing advice in ownership, strategic and regulatory matters. Furthermore, we possess expert knowledge in competition law issues relating to patents, e.g. in relation to the application of industry specific standards.
Our patent law specialists have many years of experience of extensive Swedish and pan-European patent disputes. Through a well-established network of patent engineers we have the benefit of being able to successfully assist in legal proceedings relating to all complex technologies.
We pride ourselves of having been entrusted with the task of representing clients in all Swedish court cases that have involved standard essential patents and competition law aspects concerning FRAND licensing.
We are repeatedly entrusted with the task of co-ordinating the work in litigations where several cases simultaneously are pending in different jurisdictions. Our long history of co-operating with foreign law firm enables us to assist in ensuring that that the client receives first class representation in all countries where the case is being litigated.
Our UPC Team: Sandart has since many years actively followed the development of the UPC system and our specialist have on several occasions given speeches and held seminars on different aspects of the new system. We were therefore very excited when we were part of the filing the very first case at the Nordic Baltic Regional Division, the only UPC where English is the sole language of the proceedings, on the day the UPC started up. Since then, our UPC Team – which includes a significant number of registered UPC representatives – has been entrusted with representing clients in the majority of all cases that have been filed with the Nordic Baltic Regional Chamber. We also had the privilege of participating as counsel in one of the first oral hearings that were held at the UPC Court of Appeal. By being intensely involved in UPC litigations we have come to possess deep knowledge on the procedure. We are confident that our cutting-edge knowledge gives our clients an advantage in the UPC litigations where we are involved.
Our ambition is to be the first choice in Sweden for innovative companies seeking the best possible counsel and advice in complex patent litigations before Swedish national courts as well as in the UPC.
Trademarks
We are specialists in the laws relating to trademarks and company names. Sandart is ranked as one of the leading law firms in Sweden in this field of law in several international lawyer guides.
Trademarks and company names are among the most valuable assets of many companies. Trademarks can be protected by registration in Sweden and the European Union. Under Swedish law, the legal protection of company names corresponds to the legal protection of trademarks in many respects. It is common for a dispute to involve both trademarks and company names, as well as the cross-protection between them. Trademark and company name disputes may also involve domain names for websites.
Sandart has successfully represented clients in trademark and company name disputes in many lawsuits. We act as representatives before Swedish courts, the Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the Tribunal and the EU Court of Justice. In addition, we draft agreements relating to trademarks, company names and domain names. We also participate in legislative work regarding trademarks and company names.
Copyright
We are experts in copyright and our firm is continuously ranked as leading in Sweden in the field.
Copyright is a complex and important area of law, especially in today’s information society and the rise of digitization and AI development. Copyright and related rights cover not only traditional works such as literature, music and design but are also relevant for software, apps, websites, databases, etc.
Sandart offers expert advice to protect and optimize your copyright assets. We assist in the exploitation and acquisition of rights and represent clients in court in all kinds of copyright matters.
Sandart has for several decades been involved in driving legal development forward. We have acted as counsel in some of the most high-profile copyright trials in Sweden and have represented clients in complex copyright disputes before both the Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice.
We help identify protected works and assets, maximize protection opportunities, increase licensing revenue, protect against infringement and minimize legal risks. Our experts have in-depth knowledge of multiple forms of protection and, with our extensive experience, we work strategically with our clients to increase competitive advantage.
We negotiate and draft copyright agreements and are well versed in copyright law. Copyright law is special in that it contains specific rules, which are sometimes mandatory and in some cases are based on protecting the individual author. Our lawyers have a deep understanding of these rules and also other areas that often border on copyright, freedom of expression, competition law, consumer law and data protection rules.
We also offer litigation support and advice to avoid costly conflicts. If it is possible to find an out-of-court solution, we help to reach a settlement agreement. If this is not possible, we have extensive experience in copyright litigation. Sandart has acted as counsel in several high-profile court cases in this area.
Our clients are found in most creative and technical industries such as music, art, design, literature, IT, media and telecom. We assist both private and public actors and have particularly extensive expertise in collective societies and have also conducted cases and cases on the law on collective management of copyright.
We are often involved as experts and participate in legislative work in the field of copyright, for example in the implementation of the so-called Digital Services Market Directive (“DSM”) and are also regularly engaged as lecturers, including at the country’s universities. Our lawyers have also written several articles in the field, for example in country overviews of copyright and on certain copyright restrictions.
Our ambition is to be the first choice for clients who need cutting-edge expertise in copyright law for non-contentious advice and disputes.
Designs
Sandart provides expertise in design law.
Design – the appearance of products – can be protected through design registration (design right). In some cases, a product’s design can also be protected as applied art under copyright law.
As one of the leading law firms in this field, we have extensive experience in representing designers and companies in all matters relating to the protection of the appearance of products. We provide strategic advice, represent our clients in court proceedings and draft agreements relating to design rights.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sandart is a law firm specialising in dispute resolution. We have extensive experience in handling complex commercial disputes in court and in national and international arbitrations.
We have a comprehensive expertise in the field and represent clients in commercial disputes across a wide range of industries and business sectors, including insurance, energy, industry, media, IT/tech, construction, infrastructure, M&A, financial services, distribution and transport.
Sandart represents clients in national and international arbitrations and have extensive experience from several major arbitral institutions, including SCC, ICC, VIAC, ICSID and LCIA as well as ad hoc proceedings. Several of our lawyers are also regularly appointed as arbitrators. The firm also has extensive experience in assisting clients in arbitration-related litigation, such as challenges of arbitral awards and enforcement proceedings.
Sandart also regularly represents clients in all types of commercial disputes in the general courts. The firm’s lawyers have represented clients in several high-profile cases and have acted as counsel in several cases before the Supreme Court.
We also represent clients in regulatory and administrative proceedings. The firm’s regulatory disputes team has a specific focus on the energy sector, where we regularly represent both Swedish and foreign energy companies and other actors in the energy sector before courts and other authorities. Our experience covers both traditional and renewable energy sources.
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
Providing advice prior to and in connection with business transactions requires experience and knowledge of the applicable field of business. Firmly rooted in the firm’s core fields of expertise, coupled with solid contract law expertise and a desire to always try to provide ‘business value’, we assist our clients in executing business transactions of various kinds.
Many of our clients are technology and innovation intensive companies and organizations that engage us for advice on agreements and exploitation decisions that require intellectual property considerations. Such considerations more or less always come into play when it comes to negotiating and entering into R&D, license, distribution and cooperation agreements as well in agreements relating to IT and telecom.
Similarly, we are often engaged by companies active in the media, advertising, computer games and entertainment industries for contractual matters and other advice, where the firm has built up extensive knowledge and experience over many years.
Contracts and commercial transactions often involve company law in one way or another, e.g., when a new company shall be established (e.g., to serve as an “IP HoldCo”), or new partners shall be admitted to an existing one. We assist our clients with advise on company law matters and in connection with shareholder agreements, share issues and option programs, not least in industries where intellectual property rights are in focus.
MARKETING LAW
Sandart regularly assists clients with advertisement law advice and in advertisement law disputes against competitors and authorities.
Our clients can be found in all kinds of industries, both in B2C and B2B. Many of our clients are active in regulated markets where special requirements are placed on the products and marketing. We often participate already in the planning stage of new advertising campaigns and product launches, to constructively contribute to the advertising and product design complying with the applicable regulations. We assist clients in contacts with the Swedish Consumer Agency and other authorities as well as in disputes in courts and at the Advertising Ombudsman.
With many of our clients, we work preventively to avoid advertisement law problems. We function in such contexts as a sounding board when it comes to, for example, environmental claims, pricing claims, comparative advertising, marketing through influencers and affiliates and so-called editorial ads. Since we also have extensive experience from examinations by authorities and courts, we have a good sense of risk assessment and the type of evidence that may be required in the event the advertisement is subject to review by the authorities or courts. When it comes to preventive work, we can also hold lectures for the company’s communications department and draw up internal guidelines that make it easier for the company’s employees to design the marketing according to the law.
If the company has been contacted by the Swedish Consumer Agency, for example regarding marketing or product safety issues, we can assist in the communication with the agency. We can help try to find a solution without litigation if that is preferable. If this is not possible and the Consumer Ombudsman. issues an injunction or brings a lawsuit against the company, we can of course also assist, representing the company against the Consumer Ombudsman. We have extensive experience in representing clients against the Consumer Ombudsman in the Patent and Market Courts.
We also respond to, and draft, cease and desist letters from, or to, competitors. If it is of interest and possible to find an out-of-court solution, we may draft and negotiate a settlement agreement. If that is not possible, we also have extensive experience in representing clients against competitors and others in the Patent and Market Courts.
We also help with applications against the company’s marketing at the Advertising Ombudsman and are well familiar with the ICC: regulations that the Advertisement Ombudsman applies.
Many of our clients operate in heavily regulated markets, e.g. food, alcohol, nicotine, and cosmetic products. We are used to dealing with the challenges this entails in terms of specific EU and authority regulations. We also have significant experience in contacts and disputes with the authorities that may be involved and in pursuing disputes in administrative courts in such matters.
We can also assist companies and organizations with referral responses and other measures in connection with legislative proposals that affect their business.
Our lawyers are often hired as lecturers on advertisement law issues at organizations and at universities and have written several articles in the field, for example about the average consumer and liability issues.
REGULATORY
Sandart regularly assists clients in matters relating to regulated products and services such as inter alia pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetic products, food and alcohol, as well as in matters related to data protection and privacy. Sandart also has extensive experience in assisting clients in regulatory matters within the energy sector.
Our experience of regulatory issues regarding pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetic products, food and alcohol is broad and may concern market approvals and permits, market access, parallel imports and product regulations. We also have extensive experience in working with issues relating to labelling requirements and health and nutrition claims for products. In these contexts, we also represent our clients in disputes against authorities and competitors.
Our expertise in the regulatory area also includes advice on issues related to data protection and privacy. We assist clients with analysis and routines to achieve regulatory compliance, including in relation to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), review and drafting of agreements as well as in supervisory matters and in disputes.
Within the energy sector, we have extensive experience in assisting both Swedish and foreign energy companies and other actors in the energy market in various regulatory matters including permit related issues, grid connections, revenue frameworks and regulatory compliance. Our advice also includes negotiation and drafting of various types of commercial agreements that affect the industry, such as cooperation, delivery and distribution agreements. We also help in strategic matters and assist with legal support in legislative matters and represent clients before authorities and courts in connection with supervisory matters and disputes.
Anna Bladh Redzic is an expert in commercial dispute resolution, representing clients in litigation and Swedish and international arbitration. Anna specializes in the field of intellectual property law and has extensive experience from commercial litigations concerning e.g. patents, copyright and trademarks. She has represented clients in contentious cases in a variety of industries and areas of law. Anna is also a trained mediator and is regularly retained as mediator in commercial disputes.
Anna is also a registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC) and has been involved in high-profile UPC cases, including representing clients before the UPC Court of Appeal.
She also works with commercial agreements and gives general advice on a regular basis on intellectual property law to a variety of clients with a focus on the media and entertainment industry.
Before joining Sandart, Anna worked as Associate Judge at the Svea Court of Appeal in Stockholm (now the Patent and Market Court of Appeal), and was specialized in intellectual property law. She has adjudicated many patent, trademark and copyright cases apart from general commercial disputes.
Anna is individually ranked in IAM Patent (silver), WTR 1000 (enforcement and litigation, bronze) and IP Stars (notable practitioner).
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
- Dispute Resolution
- Marketing Law
- Commercial Contracts
- Mediation
Registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC)
Experience
2020- Partner, Sandart
2019- Member, Swedish Bar Association (advokat)
2017-2020 Associate, Sandart
2015-2016 Associate Judge, Svea Court of Appeal
2012-2014 Assistant Judge, Stockholm District Court
2011 Assistant Judge, Mora District Court
2010 Assistant Judge, Svea Court of Appeal
2008-2009 Law Clerc, Stockholm District Court
2007-2008 Associate, Mannheimer Swartling Law Firm
Education
2011-2012 Columbia School of Law (LL.M., international dispute resolution, mediation)
2007 Lunds University (L.L.M.)
2005-2006 Studies in Law (international arbitration) at Vienna University
“Former associate judge Anna Bladh Redzic is a proven asset during litigious proceedings, such as those before the UPC. She is a top pick for those involved in the technology sector.” A mediator at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, she plays a vital role in a myriad of transactional cases.
IAM Patent 2024
“A trusted adviser across a range of areas”, Anna Bladh Redzic draws on her knowledge of Swedish and US law to assist clients in transactional matters and dispute resolution.
WTR 1000 2024
Karin Cederlund specializes in intellectual property law and marketing law. She represents clients in disputes relating to, e.g., copyright, trademark law, domain names, advertisement law, license agreements, consumer law, regulatory issues, and e-commerce. Karin also assists clients in contract negotiations and general advice in these areas. She represents clients in disputes before the Patent and Market Courts and the Administrative Courts, in relation to authorities (such as the Swedish Consumer Agency and the Public Health Agency) and self-regulatory bodies such as the Advertising Ombudsman. Karin is engaged by clients in various industries, e.g. media and entertainment, information, life science, retail, design, fashion, e-commerce and highly regulated industries (e.g. food and alcoholic beverages).
Karin has been a member of the board of the Swedish Association for Intellectual Property (SFIR) for several years. She is also a board member of the Institute for Intellectual Property and Marketing Law (IFIM) at Stockholm University. Karin has served as an expert in several legislative matters such as the Copyright Inquiry, the Inquiry on Droit de Suite and the Reference Group for the Implementation of the Directive on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market (the DSM Directive).
In addition to having a Master of Laws, Karin holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics. She is a frequent lecturer at universities and colleges and has also written many articles.
Karin is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers, leading individual in Legal 500 and in World Trademark Review (WTR). She is also ranked as a Trade mark star by IP Star/Managing IP and has in several years been on their list of “Top 250 Women in IP”.
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
- Marketing Law
- Regulatory
- Commercial Contracts
- Dispute Resolution
Experience
2012- Member of the board, the Institute of Intellectual Property and Marketing Law, Stockholm University (IFIM)
2006- Partner, Sandart
2001-2006 Partner, Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå
2000- Member of the board, SFIR
1998 Member, Swedish Bar Association (advokat)
1995-2000 Secretary, SFIR
1994-2000 Associate, Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå
1993-1994 Assistant to the professors, and lecturer, Stockholm School of Economics
1992-1993 Law clerk, Södra Roslags District Court
Education
1992 LL.M, Stockholm University (EC Business Law)
1992 MBA, Stockholm School of Economics
Memberships
- Swedish Bar Association
- Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle (AIPPI)
- Association Littéraire et Artistique Internationale (ALAI)
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL)
- Licensing Executives Society (LES)
- Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (SFIR)
- Swedish Copyright Association (SFU)
- Swedish Association for Advertisement law
Karin Cederlund is a market-leading IP practitioner who offers expertise in copyright infringement and IP-related marketing issues” och “Karin has the ability to work out what is important in the most complex of cases.”
Chambers 2024
Karin has vast experience handling complex issues with ease, while cultivating longstanding relations with clientele.
WTR 1000 2024
Mattias is specialised in intellectual property and dispute resolution, covering both contentious and non-contentious IP matters as well as commercial work in the media, tech and digital sectors. For over two decades Mattias has been a trusted advisor for leading media companies, publishers, international studios and other clients within the field of IP and Tech in a broad range of contractual and IP matters. Mattias also has extensive experience in dispute resolution and from acting as counsel in arbitration proceedings and before national courts concerning commercial agreements.
Recognitions
- Legal 500 2024 – Recommended Lawyer in Intellectual property and Media
- Chambers and Partners – Recommended Lawyer in Intellectual property and media
- WTR1000 2024 – Recommended Individual
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
- Commercial Contracts
- Dispute resolution
Experience
2001- Partner, Sandart
2010-2021 Frank Advokatbyrå
2008-2009 Legal Counsel/Acting General Counsel TV4-Group
2007-2008 Slaughter and May, London
2003-2008 Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå
2001-2002 Michelson & Werner Advokatbyrå
“Mattias Erdös offers his commercial sensibilities and vast IP knowledge to prominent names within the media, technology and digital industries. With over 20 years of seasoned expertise, his meticulous and practical approach is appreciated by clients.”
WTR 1000 2024
“Mattias Erdös is very rigorous, he has good attention to detail, and also a pragmatic view of the whole business”
Chambers
Julia Ericsson has comprehensive experience of litigation concerning intellectual property, in particular patents but also other IP rights. Julia is also experienced in handling disputes regarding trade secrets and marketing law. Julia regularly represent Swedish and international clients in patent infringement and validity proceedings. Julia is a registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC) and represents several clients in infringement and invalidity proceedings before the Nordic Baltic Regional Division of the UPC. Julia’s experience also covers inter alia cross-border patent litigation covering several jurisdictions, complex copyright and trade secret litigation involving multiple infringement investigations and interim proceedings, as well as litigation regarding trademarks and marketing law. She also provides general strategic advice regarding intellectual property and marketing law matters. Julia represents clients in all field of technology (e.g. pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, mechanical, electronical, telecom and software).
Julia is a board member and vice president of EPLAW (European Patent Lawyers Association). EPLAW is a non-profit making association of experienced patent lawyers in the European community with the aim of promoting the equitable and efficacious handling of patent disputes across Europe. Julia is also author to several publications in the patent field.
Julia is ranked by various ranking guides since many years. She is ranked as a Leading patent professional in the category patent litigation (silver) by IAM Patent 1000 (2024), and as a Patent Star by Managing IP (2024). She is also ranked as “Leading individual” in Intellectual property and media by Legal 500 (2024). Further, Julia is ranked by Chambers & Partners (2024) and recommended in patent law by Who’s Who Legal (2024). Julia also won the Client Choice Award for Intellectual Property – Patents in Sweden 2020 (awarded by ILO and Lexology).
Practice areas
- Dispute resolution
- Intellectual Property
- The Unitary Patent Court (UPC)
- Marketing Law
- Trade secrets
- Regulatory
Registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC).
Experience
2023- Vice president, EPLAW
2019- Board member, EPLAW
2019- Partner, Sandart
2009 Member of the Swedish Bar Association (advokat)
2006-2019 Associate, Sandart
2005-2006 Law clerk, Solna District Court
2004-2005 Associate, Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå
Education
2004 LL.M., Uppsala University
2002 Utrecht Universitet, law studies
2000-2001 Innsbrucks Universitet, german studies
Publications
Kluwer Law International – Software Patent Worldwide – 2012-present (co-author with Magnus Nordin, Kransell & Wennborg, regarding the Swedish chapter)
Author to the Swedish parts of ”A Practitioner’s Guide to European Patent Law” (Paul England), second edition, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.
“Julia is easy to work with and very detail-oriented.”
Chambers Europe 2024
“Julia Ericsson is known for her impressive patent litigation practice that includes infringement and invalidity proceedings. “She is very easy to work with, and her advice is always concise and well measured,” according to clients.”
Chambers Europe 2022
“A top choice for high-stakes patent litigation”, Julia Ericsson represents local and foreign patrons in cross-border matters. Particularly experienced in overseeing infringement and validity disputes, her pragmatic and detail-oriented approach has gained a loyal following across a spectrum of sectors, from healthcare to construction to technology.
IAM Patent 2024
Karl Guterstam is an expert in dispute resolution with extensive experience of both international and domestic arbitration as well as litigation. He has acted as counsel in disputes before several major arbitration institutes (including SCC, ICC, VIAC and ICSID) as well as ad hoc arbitrations. Karl’s experience as counsel includes, amongst other things, insurance, construction, IT and energy related disputes.
Karl also has extensive experience as arbitrator in both domestic and international cases. He has served as arbitrator in cases in the financial sector, pharmaceutical industry, post-M&A and service sectors as well as arbitrations related to the implication of Russian sanctions.
Moreover, Karl is an active member of several arbitration associations, is a regular speaker on arbitration topics and is the co-author of the commentary to the SCC rules.
Publications and speaking engagements
Co-authored the chapter regarding the SCC Rules in ‘Concise International Arbitration’, ed Prof Mistelis, Kluwer Arbitration, 2015 Co-authored ‘Panorama of World Case Law (Sweden)’, Paris Journal of International Arbitration 2012(4).
Karl is a regular speaker on arbitration topics and have spoken at, inter alia:
- Harvard International Arbitration Law Students Association
- The IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2024 in Astana Kazakhstan
- The AFSIA (the Alumni and Friends of the School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary)
- DIS40 Spring Conference in Munich 2023
- DNJV (Deutsch-Nordische Juristenvereinigung)
- The YAS Arbitration Day in Stockholm
- The Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) North American Meeting 2024
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
Experience
2021- Partner, Sandart
2016-2021 Partner, Frank Advokatbyrå
2015 Exportkreditnämnden, Secondment
2008-2016 Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå
Education
2019 The Swedish Arbitration Association’s Arbitrator training program
2011 LL.M. in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution, the School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary, University of London
2008 LL.M., Stockholms University
Memberships
- The Swedish Bar Association
- The Swedish Arbitration Association
- Young Arbitrators Sweden
- The Insurance Law Association
- Honorary Overseas Member of The Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR)
Anders Kylhammar specialises in dispute resolution and business law, with particular focus on intellectual property, advertising law and protection of trade secrets. He has extensive experience from strategic advice and litigation concerning trade marks, copyright, designs, patents and unfair commercial practices. Anders lectures at inter alia the Faculty of Law at Lund University. He has published several articles and books on intellectual property law.
Before joining Sandart, Anders was an Associate Judge at Svea Court of Appeal in Stockholm. He was also a legal adviser at the Swedish Ministry of Justice / Division for Intellectual Property Law. In addition, Anders has served as an expert in several Swedish legislative committees, inter alia the Legislative Committee on Criminal Copyright and Trade Mark Infringements (SOU 2018:16).
WTR 1000, IAM Patent 1000, Chambers, Legal 500, IP Stars and other international lawyer guides rank Anders as a leading lawyer in the practice areas in which he provides legal advice.
Service users are particularly effusive in their praise of Anders Kylhammar, who is “a wonderful and highly experienced lawyer with an in-depth knowledge of IP law (especially the EU aspects), with a quick and creative mind”.
WTR 1000 2023
Pairing his profound legal knowledge and great business acumen, [Anders] is a go-to for patents and trade secrets mandates.
IAM Patent 2024
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- Marketing Law / Unfair Commercial Practices
Registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC)
Experience
2017 Expert, the Swedish Legislative Committee on Criminal Copyright and Trade Mark Infringements (SOU 2018:16)
2015-2016 Expert, the 2015 Swedish Legislative Committee on Trade Marks (SOU 2016:79)
2014-2016 Managing Partner, Sandart
2001- Partner, Sandart
2001- Member of the Swedish Bar (Advokat)
2000 Associate, Sandart
1999-2000 Expert, the Swedish Legislative Committee on Design (SOU 2000:79)
1998-2001 Expert, the Swedish Legislative Committee on Trade Marks (SOU 1999:19 and SOU 2001:26)
1998-1999 Legal Adviser, Swedish Ministry of Justice, the Division for IP Law
1997 Secretary, Swedish Study Commission of the Criminal Inquest into the Assassination
of Prime Minister Olof Palme (SOU 1999:88)
1997 Associate Judge of Appeal, Svea Court of Appeal
1994-1996 Reporting clerk and Assistant Judge, Svea Court of Appeal; Assistant Judge, Stockholm District Court
1990-1993 Law clerk, Stockholm District Court
Education
1991-1992 LL.M. (EU Business Law), Universiteit van Amsterdam, the Netherlands (EC Business Law)
1990 LL.M., Stockholm University, Sweden
1982 North Park University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Linda Landén is specialised in dispute resolution with extensive experience of both international and domestic arbitration (both ad hoc and pursuant to the rules of several arbitral institutions) as well as litigation. Linda’s broad experience of commercial disputes includes for example insurance, construction, intellectual property, post M&A, infrastructure and energy related disputes. Linda also has particular experience in representing energy companies and other actors within the energy secor in regulatory matters, legislative issues and in appeals of government agency decisions before the Swedish administrative courts.
Additionally, Linda serves as arbitrator and is an active member of several arbitration associations including currently serving on the ICC Sweden’s Nomination Committee for the appointment of arbitrators in ICC disputes.
Linda is repeatedly recommended within dispute resolution by Legal 500 and client feedback include:
“Linda Landén – very high capability of analysing complex and extensive information, intelligent, quick and responsive.”
Legal 500, 2022
Practice areas
- Dispute resolution
- Regulatory
Experience
2021- Partner, Sandart
2009-2021 Partner, Frank Advokatbyrå
2004-2009 Associate, Advokatfirman Vinge
2002-2003 Law clerk, Stockholm District Court
2001-2002 PwC, Stockholm
Education
2001 LL.M., Stockholm University
Memberships
- Swedish Bar Association
- Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA)
- Member of the ICC Sweden Arbitrator Nomination Advisory Group
- Swedish Women in Arbitration Network (SWAN), board member 2016-2022
- The Insurance Law Association
Based on a strong interest in contract and association law, coupled with solid knowledge and experience from the field of intellectual property law, Jonas has for more than 25 years assisted clients with contracts and in business transactions, as well as represented clients in court and arbitration disputes.
A common denominator for many of Jonas’ assignments is that they often in some form lie in the cross land between contract law and intellectual property law, or otherwise concern the specific areas in which the firm operates. Jonas’ clients range from large listed companies to start-ups, operating in a wide variety of industries.
Against this backdrop, Jonas has acquired extensive experience in drafting and negotiating, inter alia, license, distribution and R&D agreements as well as agreements relating to joint ventures, franchising and other collaborations. Jonas is also regularly engaged to provide advice in connection with mergers and acquisitions and with shareholder and other corporate agreements, as well as in connection with share issues, option programs and other corporate law matters.
In addition to contractual and intellectual property disputes, Jonas is also hired to assist clients with cases and matters relating to misappropriation of trade secrets.
For more than 10 years, Jonas has had Norstedts Juridik’s assignment to write the contract modules “Partnership Agreements” and “Distribution Agreements” provided through JUNO/Avtalsguiden. Avtalsguiden is a web-based interactive tool that contains a large number of business law agreements and other documents coupled with alternative contract clauses, negotiation tips and best practice advice.
Practice areas
- Commercial Contracts
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
Experience
2020 Managing Partner, Sandart
2016 Partner, Sandart
2003 Member of the Swedish Bar Association (advokat)
2000 Associate, Sandart
1999-2000 In-house counsel, HumanKapital AB
1998-1999 Associate, Sandart
Education
1998 Stockholm University (LL.M.)
Peter Sande has vast experience from court proceedings concerning e.g. patents, copyright, trademarks och license agreements. He is a registered representative at the Unitary Patent Court (UPC) and participates on a frequent basis in large-scale pan-European litigations. Peter is often engaged as also in arbitral proceedings and mediations. In addition to being committed to various aspects of dispute resolution, Peter provides strategic advice to inter alia research intense companies and rights-managing organisations.
Peter has represented a number of well-known multinational companies, start-ups, organisations etc. operating in varying sectors, including pharmaceuticals, telecom, automotives and entertainment. He is a popular speaker at conferences and seminars.
Chamber, Legal 500 and other international guides rank Peter as a leading lawyer.
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
- Dispute Resolution
- Marketing Law
- Regulatory
- Life Science
Registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC)
Experience
2024- Chair of the board, Sandart
2007-2016 Head of the Patent Group of the The Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, SFIR
2006-2007 Expert, Government Commission regarding professional secrecy
1999- Partner, Sandart
1999 Member, Swedish Bar Association (advokat)
1995-1998 Associate, Sandart
1992-1994 Law clerk, Stockholm District Court Education 1987-1992 Stockholms universitet (LL.M)
“I have worked with quite a number of patent litigators over the years, and S&P Partner Peter Sande is by far the best one. He is extremely knowledgeable, has an unprecedented ability to understand the technology at issue, and always seem to find a new angle on things.”
Legal 500 2023
“As an authority on patents, trademarks and copyright, Peter Sande is an exceptional advocate, master negotiator and brings great cross-functional skills to the table.”
WTR 1000 2022
“Peter Sande enjoys unanimous acclaim for his patent infringement practice, with one client stating: “He is the best person to use for patent litigation.” He represents multinational blue-chip companies, often from the pharmaceutical sector.”
Chambers Europe 2021
“If there is even a sniff of a dispute in the air, your first choice should be Peter,” insists one market commentator. “He is undoubtedly the best patent litigator in Sweden, with the ability to recognise the most important details in complicated disputes. He may be softly spoken, but he is razor sharp; you definitely want him on your side in the courtroom.”
IAM Patent 2021
“Consistently excellent in all forms of IP litigation, Peter Sande is scarcely rivalled for his ability to lead dispersed teams to success in cross-border European patent cases. He brings deep strategic and regulatory expertise to every engagement and can support innovators in many meaningful ways.”
IAM Global Leaders 2020
Karin Westerberg has extensive experience from litigations regarding patents, copyright, trademarks, market law and trade secrets. Karin represents clients at the Swedish Patent and Market Courts and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Karin has experience acting as a representative at the Nordic-Baltic division in Stockholm and to work in cross border litigations/teams. Karin represents clients in many different industries (e.g. pharma, medtech, mechanics, telecom) and has experience in disputes regarding standard essential patents (SEPs). Karin also provides strategic advice within her areas of expertise.
Karin is the chairman of the Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design) Copyright Panel.
Karin has served as a law clerk at the Stockholm District Court and as a reporting clerk at the Svea Court of Appeal, i.a. at the department handling IP related cases. Karin holds a Swedish LL.M. from Gothenburg University and has also studied at the Bond University in Australia.
Karin is ranked by Managing Intellectual Property as Patent Star and she was named a “Top Women in IP” (2020-2023) by the same ranking institute. Karin is also ranked in Chambers (Europe and Global), Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000 and Who is Who (Sweden and Global).
‘Karin Westerberg is an excellent patent litigator.’
Legal 500 2024
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- Life Science
- Regulatory
- Trade Secrets
- Marketing Law
Registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC)
Experience
2020- Chariman, Svensk Form Copyright Panel
2019- Partner, Sandart
2016-2020 Secretary, Svensk Form Copyright Panel
2012- Member, Committee on Intellectual Property, ICC Sweden
2011 Member, Swedish Bar Association (advokat)
2007-2019 Associate, Sandart
2006-2007 Reporting clerk, the Svea Court of Appeal
2005-2006 Law Clerk, the District Court of Stockholm
2004-2005 Associate, Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå
Education
2003 Law studies, Bond University
2004 LL.M, School of Economics and Commercial Law, Gothenburg University
Karin Westerberg
regularly assists clients with IP mandates including copyright and patent infringement matters. “Karin has good analytical capability, is easy to work with and has an ability to work out what is important in complex cases.”
Chambers Europe 2024
“A go-to for pharmaceutical patent infringement, Karin Westerberg also comes in clutch on complex copyright and trade secrets litigation too.”
IAM Patent 2023
“Tenacious litigator Karin Westerberg has a great history of seamlessly handling complex and demanding proceedings.” She is actively involved in pan-European contentious proceedings on behalf of domestic and international players.
IAM Patent 2024
Karin Westerberg, a tenacious advocate whose “diligence, excellent care for details and flexibility exceed all expectations”
IAM Patent 2021
Dag Sandart is very experienced in patent and other intellectual property law, plus contract negotiation.
Dag has been active in the firm since 1980 and has acquired a vast experience within patent, trademark, marketing, life science and copyright law. Dag also has a broad experience in contract negotiation.
Dag Sandart is recognised as one of Sweden’s leading individuals within Intellectual property in several specialist guides.
A pillar of the Swedish IP community – and a top courtroom strike force for prestigious companies – Dag Sandart is always the talk of the town. Excellent results and outstanding quality are the central narratives of his rigorous patent litigation practice.
IAM Global Leaders 2020
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- Regulatory
- Commercial Contracts
- Life Science
Registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC)
Experience
2024- Senior Counsel, Sandart
1986-2024 Partner, Sandart
1985 Member, Swedish Bar Association
1980 Associate, Sandart (Bygge & Sandart)
Education
1976-1980 LL.M, Stockholm University
1975 Studies at the Linköping Technical University
A veteran in the intellectual property game, Dag is a prime choice for his deep understanding of the client’s needs.
IAM Patent 2024
Dag Sandart is admired for his ability to handle a broad range of commercial and contentious IP mandates and receives particular plaudits for his patent infringement expertise.
Chambers 2024
Dag Sandart is considered to be one of the best intellectual property lawyers active in the Swedish market, possessing expertise across the spectrum of intellectual property issues. Clients say he is “very good at finding solutions in complicated situations.” He particularly assists clients with negotiating intellectual property contracts.
Chamber Global 2019
Jennie Andersson works mainly with international and Swedish arbitration, as well as with commercial dispute resolution before Swedish courts. Jennie advises clients at all stages of a dispute. Jennie regularly acts as counsel for Swedish and international clients in disputes concerning commercial contracts in a variety of industries such as, amongst other things, insurance, IT and life science. Jennie also assists clients with commercial law issues.
Jennie is engaged as secretary of Swedish Women in Arbitration (SWAN) since 2022.
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
Experience
2021- Associate, Sandart
2019 Litigation lawyer, Intrum Justitia Sverige AB (secondment)
2019-2021 Associate, Frank Advokatbyrå
Uducation
2019 LL.M., Stockholm University
Ebba Billing mainly works with intellectual property law and dispute resolution. Ebba represents clients in civil litigation, particularly in the fields of intellectual property law and marketing law.
Ebba has worked as a trainee at Sandart since 2021 and became an associate after completing a Master of Laws at Stockholm University in January 2024. Ebba has also studied at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
- Dispute Resolution
Experience
2024 – Associate, Sandart
2021-2024 Trainee, Sandart
Education
2024 LL.M., Stockholm University
2023 Law studies at the University of Glasgow, Skottland
David Carell specialises in dispute resolution and intellectual property law, with experience of litigation in civil courts, the Patent and Market courts and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
David’s intellectual property practice focuses on patents, and he has worked with companies in a variety of sectors including the automotive, telecommunications and pharmaceutical industries. David has also acted as counsel in SEP/FRAND litigation.
David also provides counsel and assists clients with drafting and negotiating contracts, particularly within the field of intellectual property law.
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
Experience
2020- Associate, Sandart
2018-2020 Law clerk, Stockholm District Court and the Office of the Chancellor of Justice
2016-2018 Associate, Gernandt & Danielsson Law Firm
Education
2016 LL.M., Stockholm University
Dan Eklöf
Advokat, LL.D., Specialist counsel
Mobile: +46 722 005 478
E–mail: dan.eklof@sandart.se
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Dan Eklöf has an academic background. In 2004 his doctoral thesis was submitted before the Faculty of Law, Stockholm University. Subsequently, Dan has been a visiting scholar to Yale Law School and the University of Oxford. In the IP field, the focus is on providing advice and dispute resolution in matters related to copyright law. In Competition law, his main task is dispute resolution and giving advice with respect to the prohibition of abuse of a dominant position.
Dan has special expertise in European Union law, in particular its implications for Intellectual Property and Competition law. In 2008, he was appointed Associate Professor (Docent) in European Law at Stockholm University.
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
- Competition Law
Experience
2024- Specialist counsel, Sandart
2016- Associate, Sandart
2011-2016 Legal counsel, STIM
2008-2011 Associate, Sandart
2006 Visiting Researcher, Dept. of Law, University of Oxford
2005 Visiting Scholar, Yale Law School
1996-2008 Teacher and Researcher, Stockholm University
1992-1995 Law clerk, Stockholm District Court
Education
2008 Associate Professor (Docent), Stockholm University
2004 Doctor of Laws (jur. dr), Stockholm University
1991 LL.M., Uppsala University
Björn Holmgren represents clients in litigation in the areas of intellectual property law and market law, with a particular focus on patents and copyright. Björn has experience in disputes both at national courts and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
Björn also assists clients in various industries with ongoing advisory services on contracts and intellectual property law. He has also been regularly hired as a lecturer in marketing law.
Prior to joining Sandart, Björn served as a law clerk at Södertörn District Court and obtained a law degree at Uppsala University. He has also studied at Queen’s University in Canada.
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
– Patents
– Copyright - Dispute Resolution
- Marketing Law
Registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC)
Experience
2020- Associate, Sandart
2018-2020 Law clerk, Södertörn District Court
Education
2015 Exchange studies at Queen’s University of Ontario
2018 LL.M., Uppsala University
Memberships
- Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (SFIR)
- Konkurrens- och Marknadsrättsliga Föreningen (KMF)
Stina Isaksson joined Sandart in 2019. She works mainly with dispute resolution and has experience in both court proceedings and arbitration. In addition, Stina acts as a legal advisor especially in the areas of intellectual property and marketing law.
Stina received her law degree from Stockholm University in 2021 and has been working as an associate since then. Before that, she worked as a trainee at the firm.
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- Marketing Law
Experience
2021- Associate, Sandart
2019-2021 Trainee, Sandart
Education
2021 LL.M., Stockholm University
Amanda Krebs Granqvist
Advokat/Counsel
Mobile: +46 722 205 409
E–mail: amanda.krebsgranqvist@sandart.se
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Amanda Krebs Granqvist represents clients in disputes, agreement negotiations and with general advice in relation to intellectual property law and marketing law. Amanda has particular experience from patent litigation after having represented clients in patent disputes within a broad range of sectors in both national court and in the unified patent court but also after having served as a law clerk at the Stockholm District Court with a particular focus on intellectual property law.
Further, Amanda has vast experience from drafting and negotiating different types of intellectual property law related agreements such as license agreements, transfer agreements, R&D agreements and joint development agreements, involving both industry parties and academia. Her experience is gained from her work as an attorney but also from having worked as an in-house lawyer focusing on intellectual property law.
Amanda has been ranked as a rising star in numerous guides such as IAM Patent 1000, Managing IP and Legal Media Groups Expert Guide.
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
- Contract Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Marketing Law
Registered representative before the Unitary Patent Court (UPC)
Experience
2023- Counsel, Sandart
2022-2023 Legal Counsel, Husqvarna
2021 (parts of), Seconded at a large industrial company
2018 Member of the Swedish Bar Association
2017-2022 Associate, Sandart
2015-2017 Law clerk, Stockholm District Court
2013-2015 Associate, Vinge Law Firm
Education
2013 LL.M., Stockholm University
2012 Exchange studies, University of Vermont
Elin Lindh specialises in dispute resolution, intellectual property law and marketing law
Elin primarily works with dispute resolution with particular expertise as legal counsel in the Patent and Market Courts. She also has experience as counsel in contractual disputes and in international arbitrations.
In addition to her role as legal counsel in dispute resolution, Elin acts as a legal adviser to both Swedish and international clients, predominantly in the areas of intellectual property and marketing law.
Elin also holds the position of Secretary for the Swedish Copyright Society (SFU).
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- Marketing Law
Experience
2022- Associate, Sandart
2020-2022 Law Clerk, Gävle District Court
2020 Law Clerk, the Swedish Enforcement Authority
Education
2018 Macquarie University in Sydney
2020 LL.M., Stockholm University
Emma Sandler is specialized in commercial dispute resolution and in advising within marketing and intellectual property law, with a focus on trademark law, copyright, design law and protection of trade secrets. She also works with data protection. She represents clients in various disputes and matters in courts, at regulatory and registration authorities and with NGOs such as the Swedish Advertising Ombudsman.
Emma also lectures and advices businesses regarding different matters relating to her specialist fields, for example regarding price information, trade dresses and marketing campaigns.
Emma has got a background in the courts, as she worked as a law clerk at the Stockholm District Court/Patent and Market Court thereafter as a reporting clerk at the Svea Court of Appeal/Patent and Market Court. She studied law at Uppsala University and received her degree in 2016. She has also studied intellectual property law at St. John’s University in New York.
Practice areas
- Marketing Law
- Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, designs)
- Trade Secrets
- Data Protection
- Dispute Resolution
Experience
2021- Associate, Sandart
2018-2021 Reporting Clerk at Svea court of Appeal and the Patent- and
Market Court of Appeal
2017-2018 Law clerk at Stockholm District court and the Patent- and Market Court
2016-2017 Trainee/Associate, Advokatfirman MarLaw
Education
2013 Exchange studies at S:t Johns University in New York City, partially within intellectual property law
2016 LL.M., Uppsala University
2009-2010 English studies, Uppsala University and Gothenburg University
David Ramsjö specialises mainly in dispute resolution, market law and intellectual property law.
Before joining Sandart David worked as legal counsel in the Swedish Competition Authority’s Legal Department and served as senior administrative officer at the Swedish Market Court where he dealt mainly with marketing law. David has experience from litigation within intellectual property and advertisement law.
He serves as secretary of the Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property as well as being a co-opted member of the board.
David holds a Swedish LL.M. from Stockholm University and served as law clerk at the Stockholm District Court.
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- Marketing Law
Experience
2023- Member, Swedish Bar Association (advokat)
2018- Associate, Sandart
2016-2018 Senior legal advisor and legal counsel, Swedish Competition Authority
2016- Co-opted member of the board of SFIR
2015- Secretary, SFIR
2014-2016 Senior Administrative Officer, Swedish Market Court
2012-2016 Associate, Sandart (leave of absence 2014-2016)
2010-2012 Law Clerk, Stockholm District Court (the division for intellectual property)
2009-2010 Trainee, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (the SCC)
Education
2009 LL.M., Stockholm University
Memberships
- Swedish Bar Association (advokat)
- Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (SFIR)
- Swedish Association for Copyright (SFU)
Torbern Werner is specialised in dispute resolution, administrative law and commercial contract law. Torbern has a broad legal background and after working for almost a decade as Legal Counsel at Vattenfall AB, Torbern has extensive experience of energy-related law, public procurement matters, general corporate law, tort law, construction law, compliance-related issues, as well as of assignments as a board member.
In addition, Torbern has a long experience of strategic and legal support in connection with legislative matters in, among other things, the energy sector and assists clients in public consultation procedures and in connection with public initiatives for new or amended legislation, ordinances, and regulations.
Practice areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Contracts
- Regulatory
Experience
2024- Counsel, Sandart
2015-2024 Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel, Staff function legal, Vattenfall AB
2014-2015 Associate, von Lode advokat AB
2012-2014 Law Clerk, Eksjö tingsrätt
2011-2012 Internships at the Swedish Competition Authority and Baker & McKenzie
Education
2012 LL.M., Uppsala University
2010-2011 Diploma in Legal Studies, King’s College London
