Wendevel
Est. 2021
Wendevel
IP law and management
About us
We offer legal and strategic advice focusing on intellectual property aspects such as patents, trademarks and trade secrets.
We want to be more than a counsel for occasional support. A good collaboration and successful counseling hold as a prerequisite that we understand you situation, your business as well as what you strive to achieve. Often, understanding technical aspects of your products and services is an integral part of this process. We are excited to learn about your company and your technology!
Wendevel is not a law firm. This allows us to use alternative models for remuneration. If we believe in your business, we are glad to join the journey as more than a resource demanding counsel. Therefore, we may accept equity as remuneration. We are glad to have skin in your game.
Team
Wenzel Nisshagen
I have spent the last ten years mainly working on matters of trademark registration, patent- and trademark litigation, contract review and intellectual property matters relating to mergers and acquisitions within various technology intense industries such as pharma, power transmission, mobile electronics and wind power. This work has mainly been conducted at the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and Setterwalls law firm in Malmö.
My work has been appreciated by reputable clients and I have been ranked in IP Stars for my efforts. IP Stars is an annual guide that ranks the leading IP law firms and practitioners across the world.
I have several years of experience from international work as well as work in English, German and Spanish.
Areas
Trademarks
In addition to contractual questions, trademark law can be divided into two main fields.
The first is the prosecution stage at the Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV), alternatively at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). This is relevant if you wish to register a trademark to obtain protection for a logo or a word in relation to a specific product or service.
The second is litigation proceedings (trademark litigation) in Swedish courts. A trademark dispute may arise if someone finds that someone else’s use of a mark constitutes a trademark infringement.
We have several years of experience of trademark prosecution and as counsels in trademark litigation.
Patents
In addition to contractual questions, patent law can be divided into two main fields.
The first is the prosecution stage at the Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV), often in combination with a consecutive patent application at the European Patent office (EPO). This is relevant in case you wish to seek protection for a technical solution.
The second is litigation proceedings (patent litigation) in Swedish courts. A patent dispute may arise if someone finds that someone else´s use of a technical solution amounts to a patent infringement.
Patent prosecution should be handled by a patent attorney. We can provide contact details to a suitable point of contact for your technical field. As for patent litigation, we have several years of experience from patent litigation in Swedish courts.
Dispute Resolution
A dispute may arise for many reasons. For example, the parties to an agreement may be disagreeing on the interpretation of an agreement or that someone finds that someone else is infringing trademark rights.
A dispute generally starts with correspondence being exchanged directly between the parties, i.e. not through court. A first step for someone with a claim on another party is to send a notice in which then claims are outlined (a claim letter) or a cease and desist letter.
Throughout the proceedings, it is also common that the parties discuss the possibilities of a settlement, i.e. an agreement outlining the terms on which the parties can agree to refrain from further litigation.
We have several years of experience as litigation counsels in Swedish courts and can guide you through the process. We can also support you during settlement negotiations and prepare and contest claim- and cease and desist letters.
Contract law
Most companies enter agreements daily. Some are uncomplicated and carry limited risk while others are complicated and carry substantial risk. In case of uncertainty, it is wise to carefully clarify the meaning of the agreement to be entered into before signing and negotiate provisions that involve an excessive risk exposure.
We have experience in reviewing and drafting different types of agreements.
Structuring of intellectual property rights in preparation for a transaction
We have experience of drafting agreements for rights transfer from founders and employees as well as consultants. We can also review existing agreements to ensure that relevant rights have been transferred to the company.
Support in international matters - German and Spanish
When negotiating with counterparties and authorities in certain jurisdictions, linguistic communication difficulties, even in relation to local representatives, can slow down the process. This is especially true in Spanish-speaking parts of South America.
We do not provide legal advice for jurisdictions other than Sweden but communicate fluently in Spanish and German and have experience of project management in these languages. We are happy to help you get past any language barrier.
