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All-time-high recruitment in the AWA Group during 2016
By AWA Editor | Posted on January 2, 2017
Quite new roles, trainees and a general reinforcement account for most of the new positions. “We have a general ambition to grow, but also to offer more diversified services to a more diversified market. For this, more and new competences and profiles are needed. I am very glad and honoured that so many talents have...
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Awapatent contributes in “Designs: A Global Guide 2017” from World Trademark Review
By AWA Editor | Posted on December 16, 2016
Awapatent participates in the international IP handbook Designs: A Global Guide 2017 from World Trademark Review (Globe Business Media Group) with both the Swedish and Danish jurisdictions. Authors of the Sweden chapter are Anita Gillior and Emelie Fyhrqvist, both Attorneys at Law at Awapatent’s Stockholm office. Author of the Denmark chapter is Henriette V. Rasch, Attorney...
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Sidsel Hauge – new CEO of Awapatent A/S
By AWA Editor | Posted on December 2, 2016
After more than 30 years in the firm, Peter Indahl has decided to withdraw from his position as CEO of Awapatent Denmark. As of 1 December, Sidsel Hauge, will become the new Business Area Manager for Denmark and CEO for Awapatent A/S. Sidsel has been with Awapatent since 2002, a partner since 2007 and has...
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UPC might start 2017 after all
By AWA Editor | Posted on November 28, 2016
Today, the UK minister for Intellectual Property announced that the UK government is proceeding with preparations to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-signals-green-light-to-unified-patent-court-agreement). “Following the announcement today, the UK will continue with preparations for ratification over the coming months. It will be working with the Preparatory Committee to bring the Unified Patent Court (UPC)...
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Video: Stephen Hawking speaks about poor child health
By AWA Editor | Posted on November 16, 2016
Swedish non-profit organization and royal initiative GEN-PEP raises awareness of the dangers of physical inactivity and poor diet among children – two leading causes of premature death today. They asked world-renowned Professor Stephen Hawking to speak on behalf of the cause. Hear what he has to say in this unique video. Awapatent is a supporting...
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Awapatent’s Växjö office moves premises
By AWA Editor | Posted on November 8, 2016
Awapatent’s Växjö office has moved to Sweden’s fourth World Trade Center located in the heart of the city’s new station area. “Our new office offers an inspiring workplace, great possibilities to meet clients and a nice view of the city centre of Växjö,” says Magnus Ungsten, European Patent Attorney at Awapatent’s Växjö office. The new...
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Awapatent and Yogiboost win trademark case against Arla
By AWA Editor | Posted on October 21, 2016
Awapatent’s Attorneys at law Kristina Fredlund and Fredrik Lüning have won the dispute on Yogiboost’s behalf after Arla sued the frozen yogurt chain for allegedly infringing their trademark Yoggi. The judgment was handed down on Tuesday 18 October in Sweden’s National Patent and Market Appeal Court. “This has been David versus Goliath, says Kristina Fredlund....
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Patents help startups raise investment
By AWA Editor | Posted on October 4, 2016
Swedish tech startups see patents as a crucial part of their business model and use them to attract investment, according to a new study from Chalmers University of Technology. “Our study shows that companies working with open business models and innovation in the technology trade or via collaborations can see the importance of using their...
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Awapatent’s Växjö office moves to new premises
By AWA Editor | Posted on October 4, 2016
Awapatent’s Växjö office moves to new premises in Sweden’s fourth World Trade Center on 6 October. “Awapatent’s Växjö office will be situated in the heart of the city’s innovative and exciting new station area”, says Kristina Walls, Vice President for Awapatent’s Business Area South. “The attractive premises offer easy access for visiting clients and contacts,...
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Dotkeeper new domain name partner for Awapatent
By AWA Editor | Posted on October 3, 2016
Dotkeeper is Awapatent’s new domain name partner. They will from now on support Awapatent and their clients with secure and strategic domain name management. The agreement covers registration, administration and strategic consulting concerning domain name issues. “In today’s digital world, a domain name is a very important aspect of company branding, says Magnus Hallin, CEO,...
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