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Awapatent supports earthquake relief efforts in Nepal

By AWA Editor | Posted on May 7, 2015

In connection to the earthquake disaster in Nepal on 25 April Awapatent has decided to support the important work of Médecins Sans Frontières by donating SEK 25,000. Médecins Sans Frontières is involved in different relief actions in Nepal right now, and at the same time evaluates the humanitarian and medical needs across the country. About...

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Join Awapatent’s Trainee Programme in Copenhagen

By AWA Editor | Posted on May 4, 2015

In September the 18th edition of our renowned Trainee Programme starts and now we need candidates to our Copenhagen office. We are looking for people with a Master of Science who hold a winning combination of intellect and the drive to build and develop client relations. Deadline for applications is 1 July. Read more about...

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Celebrate ‘Women in IP’ with Awapatent and AIPLA

By AWA Editor | Posted on April 30, 2015

On 21 May, the global networking event “Women in IP” takes place for the eighth time. In Copenhagen and Stockholm, Awapatent is hosting the celebration. Join us to celebrate women around the globe who practice IP law and/or regularly handle IP issues as part of their job. “Women in IP” is organized by AIPLA, American...

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Startup services – Awapatent’s offer to newborn companies

By AWA Editor | Posted on April 27, 2015

“Startup Services” offers an easier way for startups to use and buy services within Intellectual Property. They will get clear information and market competitive prices. The service is limited to single entrepreneurs and startups that fulfill three requirements: The company should not be older than two years. The turnover of the company should be less...

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Awapatent congratulates Tobii on its nomination for the European Inventor Award

By AWA Editor | Posted on April 22, 2015

Awapatent’s client Tobii is one of three finalists in the category ‘Small and medium-sized enterprises’ of the European Inventor Award. Tobii has developed an eye tracking system that enables contact-free communication between user and computer. The system makes it possible for individuals with movement restrictions to communicate with their environment. Other applications include marketing, medicine,...

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Awapatent enters the prestigious Legal 500 list

By AWA Editor | Posted on April 14, 2015

In the 2015 edition of The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa, Awapatent is recommended in the practice area Sweden – Intellectual property and media. Awapatent is the only specialized intellectual property law firm in the Swedish ranking; the other recommended companies are general practice law firms. Furthermore, two of Awapatent’s lawyers – Martin...

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Thomas Torounidis new CEO of AWA IPro

By AWA Editor | Posted on March 19, 2015

Thomas Torounidis has been appointed CEO of AWA IPro AB, succeeding Magnus Hallin who has had the position during the last two years. Thomas has previously been responsible for innovation commercialization in Awapatent, and through his work, AWA IPro has entered a number of agreements to commercialize innovations for clients.

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Awapatent Denmark is climbing in MIP’s international ranking

By AWA Editor | Posted on March 9, 2015

The IP publication Managing IP’s annual ranking of leading trademark firms for 2015 is out and in Denmark, Awapatent has climbed to tier 3 in the category “Trademark/Copyright contentious”. Last year Awapatent Denmark was not ranked in this category. Otherwise, Awapatent maintains its’ high rankings from 2014. In the category “trademark prosecution” Awapatent Sweden was...

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