Vinge advises Statoil in connection with a transaction with Lundin Petroleum

Anti-counterfeiting – the best way to work to counteract trademark infringement and counterfeiting

Counterfeiting and intellectual property law infringement constitute significant problems for both individual trademarks and companies as well as from a broader societal perspective. In this year’s edition of WTR’s “Anti-Counterfeiting: A Global Guide” we present the most important parts of the Swedish legislation, as well as how companies can create successful preventive measures.

Full service within IP gives top ranking

Vinge's IP team has been ranked in the top band by the international guide IP Stars in two areas; Trade mark contentious and Trade mark prosecution - law firms.

Extensive amendments to the Swedish Protective Security Act - increased obligations and a comprehensive sanctions system

Extensive amendments to the Swedish Protective Security, which include increased obligations for operators of security-sensitive activities and a comprehensive sanctions system, are proposed to enter into force on 1 December 2021. These changes, which were presented in a Government bill of 18 March 2021, generate new and far-reaching obligations for many companies, especially in view of the severe sanctions that may be imposed if the obligations are not complied with.