Intellectual Property & Litigation
Smart, straightforward, engaged and savvy – a pleasure to work with
Chambers Europe and Chambers Global
Brings a unique combination of specialised skills in IP matters combined with humbleness, courage and business understanding
– Legal500
When the going gets tough, Malmstedt steps up to the plate – one of Sweden’s best litigators
IAM1000
About
We are passionate about intellectual property
With over 25 years of experience in the field we are a true Swedish IP boutique firm, specialised in intellectual property and litigation. We cover the entire field of patent, design, copyright, trademarks as well as marketing law, know-how and trade secrets. In depth experience and dedication to our clients explain why Malmstedt is top ranked year after year in international rankings.
We negotiate and draft a variety of complex commercial contracts including licensing, R&D and technology transfer agreements.
Malmstedt has been involved in many complex high stake litigations and disputes concerning patent, copyright, design and trademarks representing among many others Seiko Epson, Tetra Pak, Sandoz, Edwards, Bosch Siemens, Nexam and Teva.
We work with everything from start-ups to major multi-national companies. We also assist right holders and researches at the university.
Malmstedt assists R&D companies and global industry leaders active in all technical fields, with an emphasis on Life Science, medical device, petrochemical, nanotechnology, computer hardware & software, mechanics, electronics and consumer & food industries.
Thanks to a unique collaboration with patent attorneys, Malmstedt can provide detailed technical expertise in major scientific and engineering disciplines.
Malmstedt is highly experienced in international legal matters such as cross border litigations and international licensing. We also have a unique international network of foreign law firms.
Expertise
Intellectual Property
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Contracts & negotiations
IP Strategy
IP Management
Advocacy
Acquisition & Sale of IP
Mattias Malmstedt
Mattias Malmstedt is top ranked in Legal500 as leading individual and selected as one of very few in Hall of fame in IP law in Sweden. To be considered eligible for the Hall of Fame lawyers must be widely regarded as being at the very top of the profession, and to have been consistently ranked as leading individuals by The Legal 500 for a number of years. Mattias has been ranked as leading individual in Sweden over a decade.
Malmstedt is also ranked in Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, IAM300, IAM1000, WTR and selected as IP Star in MIP. Mattias was awarded recognition by IAM300 for being a global leader and among the worlds leading IP strategists (2024).
Malmstedt has litigated land mark cases concerning patents, copyright, design, trademarks and trade secrets.
He is author of several different academic publications among others the Swedish chapter in ”Design Rights – Functionality and Scope of Protection” (Wolters Kluwer, 2022, 2nd ed.).
Moreover Malmstedt deals with a variety of complex commercial contracts including licensing, R&D, technology transfer agreements.
Malmstedt is a Member of the Swedish Bar Association and has acted as barrister in Supreme Court, Patent and Marketing Court of Appeal and several other courts and arbitrations.
Senior Partner
Advokat
Member of The Swedish Bar Association
Licentiate in Laws
LL.M. (Summa cum laude – with highest honors)
International Ranking Awards
Ranking Quotes
a tough litigator with brilliant legal mind
Legal500
It is hard to say there is a better-suited lawyer for complex IP disputes. His contribution is absolutely vital for victory
World Trademark Law Review
Malmstedt has excellent talent, both in substance and procedure.
Legal500
Malmstedt earns plaudits for his creative capabilities, critical analyses of both the technical and legal aspects of a case, and speedy response times.
IAM 1000
As one of the best in Sweden, he litigates with lethal precision and excels due to his natural understanding of technology
IAM 1000
A splendid litigator.
willing to go the extra mile to achieve clients’ goals
IAM 1000
He has a meticulos mind but also never loses sight of the overall strategic and commercial objectives
IAM 1000
Armed with a technical background, he is ’all-in-one solution’ to any problem; his work is of the highest quality across the board
IAM 1000
Contact
Phone: +46 (0)70 524 18 58
E-mail: info@malmstedtlaw.com
Advokatfirman Malmstedt Law AB
Sockerkokaregatan 12
222 36 LUND
Company reg. no. 559362-0171