"Richard Wessman offers a wealth of experience assisting clients with a variety of intellectual property and market law issues from trade mark management to litigation." Chambers & Partners 2026

"Richard is very responsive, has vast knowledge of everything trade mark-related and understands that we operate in a commercial context."
Chambers & Partners 2025

"Richard is skilled, and has a good knowledge and understanding of trade mark law." Chambers & Partners 2025

"Richard is a true expert within his field and is always available when needed." Chambers & Partners 2025

"He is extremely experienced and a great asset who I highly recommend." Chambers & Partners 2025

"Richard Wessman is an expert in IP-related matters and is very sophisticated." Chambers & Partners 2025

“Fierce litigators Richard Wessman are renowned figure in academic and professional circles, always on deck to provide sage advice" WTR 1000

Richard Wessman is ranked as Trade mark star by IP Stars 2024.

'Richard is one of Sweden's most knowledgeable IP litigators within trade mark and copyright law.' Chambers Global 2024

'He's very knowledgeable and has strong experience in the field' Chambers Global 2024

'He is able to provide good, strategic input.' Chambers Global 2024

Richard Wessman is a tenacious litigator with a toolbox of strategies. Singing his praises, on happy patron expresses: “Richard is an esteemed lawyer renowned for his exceptional expertise in trademark law.” WTR 1000 2024

Richard Wessman is probably one of the best IP litigators in Sweden. He is creative, able to think outside the box and finds practical solutions to complex issues in our business. I am very happy with his services.’

Richard Wessman’s deep knowledge of both IP and business is unique and we always get business-oriented advice, clear and to the point. Very much appreciated.’ Legal 500 2023

Richard Wessman offers a wealth of experience assisting clients with a variety of intellectual property and market law issues from trade mark management to litigation. Chambers & Partners 2023

“Richard Wessman is a phenomenal and vastly experienced advocate who is simply excellent on all counts”. WTR 1000, 2023

Richard Wessman is ranked as Trade mark star by IP Stars 2023

Richard Wessman advances in the rankings following recognition for his excellent practice that covers both trade mark management and litigation. He is ranked in Band 1. Clients praise Richard Wessman for being "very creative and also incredibly intelligent. He thinks of things from different angles." Chambers & Partners 2022

‘Richard Wessman is likely the most experienced and knowledgeable lawyer in his field in Sweden. Would not use anyone else in litigation.’

‘Richard Wessman is the leading expert in Sweden on trade mark law. He is an outstanding litigator, legal thinker as well as an excellent communicator. He is our go to person for all high-end and complex IP legal matters and a joy to work with.’

‘Richard Wessman, partner and head of IP at Vinge, has assisted us in several trade mark and unfair competition matters. Wessman combines a practical and business oriented approach with a sharp analytical mind. He is an experienced litigator and also extremely knowledgeable in these areas, as the author of the commentary to the Swedish Trade Marks Act. We hold him as a clear number one in Sweden in trade mark and unfair competition matters and are very happy with the advice he has provided.’

‘Richard Wessman – extremely knowledgeable within his field (IP/Marketing), very client oriented/friendly and responsive and always willing to find solutions if we need assistance. Legal 500 2022

Richard Wessman is a great asset to have on your side when things get difficult. His background as an esteemed professor and educator is a real strength and you can always count on him for dynamic and creative solutions in the trickiest of cases. - WTR 1000 2021

Richard Wessman is rated for his notable experience of trade mark management and litigation. One client praises his IP expertise, adding that he is "very friendly, calm, extremely responsive and service-minded." Chambers & Partners 2021 

Richard Wessman “gives each case abundant care and attention”. “Richard has a brilliant mind, he is a scholar and a thinker who puts together superb arguments. His theoretical skills are excellent, as is his grasp of commercial realities.” - WTR 1000 2020

Richard Wessman is ranked as Trade mark star by IP Stars 2020 

‘Richard Wessmann is extremely knowledgable with good availability. A great litigator.‘ - Legal 500 2020

The "extremely impressive and knowledgeable" Richard Wessman offers strong expertise in trade mark disputes. He continues to provide particular experience representing clients from the food and beverage sector. - Chambers & Partners 2020

Interviewees acknowledge Richard Wessman's expertise in trade mark and marketing law and describe him as "very knowledgeable and skilled."  - Chambers & Partners 2018

The "excellent" Richard Wessman gains recognition from sources for his knowledge of trade marks. He handles both contentious and non-contentious mandates. - Chambers & Partners 2016

Richard Wessman is a familiar market name for trade mark matters including litigation and damage claims. He is additionally regarded as "an excellent academic." - Chambers & Partners 2015

Richard Wessman a respected academic and litigator. WTR 1000, 2014