AWA is widely regarded as one of the best firms in the Scandinavian region. It is one of the most trusted firms for IP protection and portfolio management work in Sweden and Scandinavia. The firm has a very strong patent practice in Sweden covering a range of technical fields including chemistry, life sciences and ICT. The firm has improved across its businesses in recent years: it has hired a number of IP practitioners, including IP strategy advisers, and integrated a domain names service into its trade mark offering.
The notable senior patent attorneys include Anders Isaksson, Johanna Bergh, Simon Markström and Mattias Pierrou. Ann-Charlotte Järvinen, Robin Berzelius and Kristian Martinssonare notable European trade mark attorneys in the firm.
2024
“AWA offers a comprehensive "one-stop shop" offering of all the IP services we need as a growing life science SME, delivered by a team of several really experienced and highly qualified attorneys with the necessary mix of the legal and technical knowledge that we require from an IP partner.”
“Excellent work – they are a known market leader.”
“They have a broad expertise with regards to patents and trademarks, etc and the team is always open for discussions and to give advice.”
“They have a high service level and sense of urgency, coupled with deep insights and analytical skill both in science and law.”
“They provide a professional yet personal advisory.“
Joanna Applequist
“Attention to detail and high level of service commitment. Quick to respond. Problem-solving attitude.”
“Has deep scientific knowledge in all aspects of life sciences. Great at drafting complex patent applications (together with associates of course).”
Lars Pettersson
“Provides professional and clear hands-on advice.”
“Works on EPO oppositions and appeal proceedings.”
Ylva Strandberg
“Swift and clear communication with good advice in line with the interests of our company.”
2023
"We value their experienced as patent attorneys."
"They are always helpful, friendly, and ready to assist or explain. The work provided by Michel Gilio shows that he has significant insight and skill in his field."
"AWA has never given us reason to feel that we don't receive the value we pay for."
"The team are competent and specialists."
"They are knowledgeable and business-minded. They know what we want/need."
"Their litigation skills are one of the top in China, with strategic solutions to complex matters."
"They are knowledgeable with a strong business focus."
"They are very client-focused and provide rapid responses."
"They consistently perform better than the other dozen or so Chinese trademark firms I've used since the early nineties. The price for value is unmatched."
"They provide clear and accurate guidance and do so swiftly. I never doubt that the advice I am getting is correct."
"As well as being very technical, we like the fact that they give timely, commercial advice."
"AWA are very responsive and reliable, and have been able to assist with a large portfolio of work covering several matters at a time. They take an active interest in client management."
"AWA has a solid history with us of providing business-focused advice and counsel to streamline prosecution and take tailored and reasonable steps to address issues that arise."
"I like the responsiveness and professionalism of the entire staff. In addition, Malin Larsson and Andreas Lindgren are two exceptional practitioners."
"We like that they are very serious."
"We like the coordinated manner in which the AWA IP team works, and the collegial and supportive manner in which they treat us as clients."
"They are super-responsive, and are proactive about providing suggestions."
"The people are great – responsive, on top of their brief, and fun to work with. They also have a lot of expertise across the board in IP.'
2022 client testimonials
"AWA has the right competency for oppositions in the field of biotechnology."
"The firm has excellent knowledge of international patent filing and prosecution and a deeply rooted international network of offices and partners."
"They know our technology and interests in IP protection scope."
"They keep track of all timelines."
"We have used AWA for all IP advice for a long time and are very satisfied with their service and know-how in relation to our research field."
"They are fast and reliable."
"They have an insight into our portfolio and always provide sound advice."
"They are very hands-on and always keep us informed on how matters progress. They always provide clear advice on how we should proceed."
"A very service-minded firm that covers all our needs in IP."
"The firm's advice was very educational for the whole management team."
"Timely, efficient and cost-effective service."
Patent case studies show patent protection and disputes work in different technical fields. Partners
Peter Kenamets and
Urban Lind left to set up their own firm while
patent attorney
Julia
Mannesson left for an in-house role. Patent Star Inga-Lill Andersson also left the in 2022. European patent attorney Måns Ekstedt left the firm for an in-house role in 2023.