Gulliksson Advocates assists in first Swedish case on “The right to be forgotten”

When the Court of Justice of the European Union presented their preliminary ruling in the case C-131/12 (the Costeja-case) an EU wide principle was established appointing a responsibility for search engine companies to protect the personal data of individuals by, under certain circumstances, removing personal data from the list of search results. This has been... Read more »

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Well-known Trademark infringement case settled outside court

An efficient trademark protection does not merely include the possession of trademark registrations. You need also to take actions in court against infringement of your rights. When the Vodka producer Purity Vodka noticed that their competitor, Absolut Vodka used Purity’s registered trademark and company name Purity, they felt obliged to initiate court proceedings to enforce... Read more »

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WIPO study on cooperation and exchange between R&D institutions in Developed and Developing Countries

A newly published case study on international R&D cooperation contributes in-depth knowledge on how IP may bring together countries in different stages of economical development. The different cases provide interesting examples of research and development focus areas and illustrate how these may be carried out in order to be successful over time. As a law... Read more »

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Gulliksson present at Lund University career fair for law students

During the career fair for law students at Lund University, “JiA-dagarna”, Gulliksson Advocates contributed with a showcase where our dedicated colleagues met students and answered their intriguing questions revolving issues such as the role as an advocate, what it means to work for a commercial law firm and what it entails to have such a... Read more »

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Requirement of graphical representation for registered trademark protection – a debated criteria!

Ever since technology development has allowed for characteristics beyond images, letters and numbers to differentiate goods and services in communicative efforts, the legal requirements of graphical representation for obtaining registered trademark protection has been criticized as hindering legitimate IP protection. From the recently released working document regarding the TPP (The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement) by WikiLeaks,... Read more »

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Trademarks – Harmonized examination criteria for likelihood of confusion

On the second of October, The Office for Harmonization of the Internal Market (OHIM) launched new harmonized examination criteria for likelihood of confusion when assessing non-distinction. The new examination criteria will be applied by most of the trademark offices of EU member states (except for Italy) as well as by Iceland, Norway and Turkey. With... Read more »

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Gulliksson and Lindahl advise on divestment of Kjell & Co

ICA Gruppen and the founders of the company have divested Kjell & Co to FSN Capital. The founders will, however, remain as owners through a reinvestment in the purchasing company. Advokatfirman Lindahl advised ICA Gruppen and Gulliksson advised the founders in the transaction. The founders started Kjell & Co in 1990 and ICA Gruppen has... Read more »

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Advokatbyrån Gulliksson praised by independent legal ranking institute

New high ranking in Legal500 about Advokatbyrån Gulliksson Now, Legal500 writes this about Gulliksson: ”Within Intellectual property and media, Advokatbyrån Gulliksson has ‘a good mix of young and experienced lawyers’. Mattias Malmstedt has ‘deep knowledge’, provides ‘in-depth analysis’, and is recommended for design rights matters. Jonas Gulliksson and Fredrik Engfeldt are ‘very experienced in pharmaceutical... Read more »

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The law firm Gulliksson is again ranked as one of the leading law firms in Sweden in the field of Intellectual Property Law by Chambers Global

The law firm Gulliksson is again ranked as one of the leading law firms in Sweden in the field of Intellectual Property Law by Chambers Global. Please find below an excerpt from the ranking guide. Founding partner Jonas Gulliksson covers the full spectrum of IP matters. Sources appreciate his approach, commenting: “He is always trying... Read more »

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Lund office of Advokatbyrån Gulliksson Lund relocating

The removals are on the way to Ideon Gateway and the top terrace floor of the building The Lund office of the law firm of Advokatbyrån Gulliksson is moving 14 January to become one of the first tenants of the newest landmark in Lund, the Ideon Gateway. With the move, Gulliksson is solidifying its position... Read more »

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Gulliksson’s office in Lund moves to Ideon Gateway

On January 14, 2013, we move our office in Lund to new premises at Ideon Gateway. The new visiting address will be Scheelevägen 27, 18th floor, SE-223 63 LUND, Sweden. Telephone, fax and post office box address remain unchanged. Welcome!

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New senior advisor, former executive of Inter IKEA

Gulliksson Advocates has strengthened its position within international business development and business establishment by including Mr Hans Skalin, LL M, as external senior advisor. Hans Skalin has extensive experience from business development and international establishment of companies, foundation and other types of organizations throughout the world, not least from his position as group CEO and... Read more »

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