Åsa Hellstadius

Member of the Swedish Bar Association IP Expert Doctor of Laws LL.D.
  • Stockholm
  • Languages:
    Swedish, English

Åsa Hellstadius is an expert in intellectual property law, marketing law and Life Sciences & Health.

Åsa's diverse practice includes clients in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, media, design, retail and automotive. She has particular experience in complex patent and copyright disputes and has represented clients in Swedish courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union. She also provides advice across the entire Life Sciences chain, with a particular focus on IP agreements and the marketing of pharmaceuticals and other products.

Åsa is co-author of the leading handbook on intellectual property law in Sweden and is an associate professor at Stockholm University.

Åsa is ranked in the silver band in Litigation in IAM Patent 1000 and is ranked as both a Patent Star and Copyright Star in IP Stars.

Mentions

"A prominent name in academic and professional circles, Åsa Hellstadius excels in guiding inventors through the patent lifecycle. Pairing contentious and commercial acumen, she is a favoured choice among those in the media, technology and life sciences spheres." – IAM Patent 1000 2025

Åsa Hellstadius is ranked as both a Patent Star and a Copyright Star for 2025 – IP Stars 2025  

“With a broad and deep academic and legal background, Åsa Hellstadius is a great choice for inventors seeking to navigate their rights. The trailblazing litigator is extremely bright, diligent and super nice to work with.” IAM Patent 1000 2024

“Åsa Hellstadius is a bright, hardworking individual. She draws on her deep understanding of intellectual property to navigate intricate legal and strategic situations.” IAM Patent 1000 2023

Business Sectors

Education

  • Associate Professor, Stockholm University, 2016
  • Doctor of Laws (LL.D), Stockholm University, 2015
  • LL.M, Stockholm University, 2001
  • Université Robert Schuman, Strasbourg, 1999

Experience

  • Vinge 2020-
  • External consultant in patent litigation matters 2018-2020
  • Program Director, Master of European Intellectual Property Law, Stockholm University 2016-2020
  • Ragnar Söderberg Postdoctoral Fellow, 2016-2018
  • University Lecturer, Commercial and Business Law, Linköping University, 2011-2015
  • Doctoral candidate, Stockholm University, 2004-2010

Other qualifications

  • Member of the Board of LES Scandinavia, 2022-
  • Member of the Board of the Institute for Intellectual Property and Market Law (IFIM) at Stockholm University, 2020-
  • Co-founder and Member of the Board of the international Stockholm Intellectual Property Law Review, 2018-
  • Author and Co-author of several handbooks, e.g. Lärobok i immaterialrätt, Immaterialrätt och marknadsrätt- ur praktiskt perspektiv och Svensk Juridik

Awards

Mandates

Mandate June 23, 2025

Vinge advises Meribel Pharma Solutions

Vinge advises Meribel Pharma Solutions in connection with the sale of a production facility speciali…

Mandate February 13, 2025

Vinge advises Industrifonden in connection with its investment in Agteria Biotech

Vinge has advised Industrifonden in connection with their participation as lead investor, together w…

News

Vinge wins two awards at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025
News April 11, 2025

Vinge wins two awards at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025

Vinge won two awards at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025 during a ceremony in London on Thursday eve…

Green Claims and Greenwashing - navigating the upcoming EU Directive from both German and Swedish legal and business perspectives
News June 18, 2024

Green Claims and Greenwashing - navigating the upcoming EU Directive from both German and Swedish legal and business perspectives

Green claims and greenwashing were the subject of a breakfast seminar at Vinge on 11 June 2024, orga…

Vinge wins prestigious IP award
News October 19, 2023

Vinge wins prestigious IP award

On Thursday evening, Vinge was awarded Swedish Patent Litigation firm of the year at this year's Glo…

Vinge receives top ranking in intellectual property law
News July 04, 2023

Vinge receives top ranking in intellectual property law

Vinge's IP group is once again placed at the top of the recently released IAM Patent 1000 ranking. H…

Vinge contributes to the 2023 Chambers Global Practice Guide on Pharmaceutical Advertising
News April 03, 2023

Vinge contributes to the 2023 Chambers Global Practice Guide on Pharmaceutical Advertising

Stojan Arnerstål, Håkan Borgenhäll, Åsa Hellstadius and Lisa Hörnqvist have authored the Swedish cha…

Articles

Patent Litigation 2023 Law and Practice in Sweden

Chambers Global Practice Guide

Pharmaceutical Advertising 2023 Law and Practice Sweden

Chambers Global Practice Guide
Article March 10, 2021

Books

Book January 01, 2023

Svensk JuridikNorstedts Juridik 2023

Book June 14, 2020

Immaterialrätt och marknadsrätt – ur praktiskt perspektivNorstedts juridik 2020

Book January 01, 2019

Lärobok i immaterialrättNorstedts Juridik 2019