03 JANUARY 2024
How Scandinavian companies selling domestically might mitigate UPC risk
The Unified Patent Court presents numerous threats to Scandinavian companies that sell primarily to their home markets. While there are many benefits to pursuing a unitary patent, thorough due diligence is key and taking adequate time to strategise is critical.
Authors:
Anders Fredriksson
14 JUNE 2023
The potential impact of the UPC on Scandinavian companies that sell domestically
Companies selling domestically in Scandinavian countries have enjoyed a low patent infringement risk due to the relatively limited number of European patents validated in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. This looks set to change with the launch of the UPC (including Denmark and Sweden as members), which will likely result in a higher number of active patents in the region.
Authors:
Anders Fredriksson
17 MAY 2023
EPO Patent Index reveals Sweden and Denmark in top three of application tables by population size
Sweden and Denmark continue to hold their own in terms of patent filings against countries with significantly larger populations, indicating that regardless of size, countries – and their innovators – thrive when their governments take an active stance on supporting education and innovation.
Authors:
Tomas Wässingbo
22 FEBRUARY 2023
Why applicants should start their PPH journey in Denmark or Sweden
In order to obtain the broadest possible grant, it is a smart move to select a patent office that is a member of one of the larger PPH schemes and also pursues partnerships and bilateral agreements with non-member nations.
Authors:
Camilla Rendal Nielsen
08 FEBRUARY 2023
Two prosecution strategies that could help Scandinavian exports balance costs in 2023
Organisations worldwide are anticipating a reduction in consumer spending this year, making it vital for export-driven companies in Scandinavia to streamline their patenting processes and set reasonable expectations for scope of protection.
Authors:
Anders Fredriksson
09 NOVEMBER 2022
Striking the balance: how to reduce costs and maintain foreign patent protection for Scandinavian exports
In a climate of business uncertainty, re-examining the focus of your patent portfolio can be a complex but essential exercise. A strategic mindset can help export-driven companies reduce costs while maintaining adequate foreign protection.
Authors:
Anders Fredriksson
31 AUGUST 2022
Economic implications of the UPC for Scandinavia and beyond - part 2
The launch of the new UPC will introduce markedly different changes to the patent landscape, but there are still many unknowns. Possible developments include increased opposition proceedings and third-party observations.
Authors:
Anders Fredriksson
01 JUNE 2022
Why joining NATO could boost intellectual property in the Swedish and Finnish defence industries
Neither Sweden nor Finland are currently members of NATO, but joining and subsequently entering the agreement to safeguard the secrecy of inventions related to defence would give domestic defence companies access to new markets.
Authors:
Ulf Juhlin-Dannfelt
11 MAY 2022
Economic implications of the UPC for Scandinavia and beyond
While the broader implications of the introduction of a single European court tasked with handling patent matters are not yet clear, a look at the bigger picture suggests that demand for patent litigation looks set to increase.
Authors:
Anders Fredriksson
