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Intellectual Property

Safeguarding intellectual property involves strategic considerations. Determining the rights to intangible creations developed during employment and effectively managing disputes over intellectual property rights are crucial aspects.

Support to protect your intellectual property rights

At CMS Wistrand, we employ a clear and precise tone in addressing these critical questions. Our active support extends to assisting clients in establishing and commercializing intellectual property rights, encompassing trademarks, copyright, design protection, inventions, company secrets, and know-how. Our expertise spans negotiating and drafting various agreements, including collaboration agreements, R&D agreements, license agreements, design and pattern agreements, co-existence agreements, and other contracts related to intellectual property rights.

Our advisory services cover key areas:

  • Contract management for establishing, transferring, and licensing intellectual property
  • Intellectual property, know-how, and company secrets
  • Development of guidelines and policies for protecting and licensing intangible assets
  • Addressing intellectual property issues in corporate and movable transfers, including due diligence
  • Negotiating with authorities such as the Swedish Patent and Registration Office, EUIPO, and WIPO
  • Managing disputes concerning intellectual property rights, know-how, and company secrets, including infringement investigations and safeguards.
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    Hands-on, pragmatic and a full-service offering providing broad competence with edge where needed. The lawyers that I have worked with showcase a combination of technical expertise, business pragmatism and interpersonal skills.
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Intellectual Property Insights

Protection of Graphical User Interfaces as Registered Design

28 Oct 2025 2 min read

CMS Expert Guide on Preliminary Injunctions in IP

07 Oct 2025 1 min read

Events

  • Sweden
    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

  • Sweden
    16 Apr 2026

    Marketing Law in 2026 – What You Need to Know

  • Sweden
    16 Apr 2026

    Green claims in focus

  • Sweden
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • Sweden
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Sweden
    02 May 2026

    CMS at INTA 2026

  • Sweden
    05 May 2026

    Joint seminar with CMS and Tannenbaum Helpern - A global perspective on securing, maintaining, and enforcing...

  • Sweden
    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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