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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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New issue of AWA Magazine out now
By AWA Editor | Posted on April 20, 2015
Download the new AWA Magazine (PDF-document, 985 kB).
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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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A musical World IP Day
By AWA Editor | Posted on April 10, 2015
On 26 April, World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated around the world. This year’s theme is music and has the title “Get up, stand up. For music.” Activities will be arranged all over the world, and on the World IP Day Events Map, you are able to see what happens in your country. World IP...
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Two important decisions from the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal
By AWA Editor | Posted on March 31, 2015
The Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) at the EPO has just decided in two important cases. G 3/14: Decision of the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal on clarity in opposition The EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal determines patentability for plant biotech patents – G 2/12 (“Tomato II”) and G 2/13 (“Broccoli II”) are out
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Samsung filed the most European patent applications 2014
By AWA Editor | Posted on March 27, 2015
Korean electronics company Samsung filed the highest number of patent applications – 2,541 – at the European Patent Office (EPO) last year. Samsung was followed by the European technology groups Philips and Siemens. With telecom giant Huawei in 5th place, a Chinese company entered the top 10 list for the second time ever. (ZTE was...
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LEGO most powerful brand according to new ranking
By AWA Editor | Posted on March 26, 2015
The Brand Finance Global 500 list ranks the world’s most valuable and powerful brands. In this year’s edition of the list, Apple remains at the number one spot as the most valuable brand, followed by Samsung and Google. However, the world’s most powerful brand is LEGO, despite the fact that it only ranks 382nd among...
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Join our trainee programme in September
By AWA Editor | Posted on March 25, 2015
We are looking for candidates with a Master of Science who hold a winning combination of analytical skills and sales drive. Deadline for applications is 19 April. Read more about the trainee programme and how to apply.
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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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