Anna Backenfors
Paralegal
Anna Backenfors
area of expertise
Patents
role
Paralegal
phone
+46 72 556 13 53
email
anna.backenfors@kw.se
office
Göteborg
profile
Anna Backenfors is a patent paralegal with Kransell & Wennborg since November 2019. She has experience from working with trademarks since 1998 and has previously worked as a trademark paralegal at Awapatent AB (1998-2006), Patrix AB (March-September 2006), the IP department of SCA Hygiene Products AB / Essity Hygiene and Health AB (trademarks and designs, 2006-2019) and AWA Sweden AB (January-September 2019). Anna has studied a Business Economist education at IHM Business College, Göteborg.
Henrik Bratt
European patent attorney
Henrik Bratt
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneySwedish patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 73 513 92 90
email
henrik.bratt@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Analysis of biological materials
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Basic materials chemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical engineering
Civil engineering
Computer technology
Consumer goods
Control
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Environmental technology
Food chemistry
Furniture, games
IT methods for management
Machine tools
Macromolecular chemistry, polymers
Materials, metallurgy
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Medical technology
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Organic fine chemistry
Semiconductors
Special mechanical machines
Surface technology, coatings
Telecommunications
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Henrik Bratt is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2011. Henrik also has a background as researcher at the biotech company Bioinvent in Lund (SE) where he worked with i.a. characterizing therapeutical antibodies. Henrik has experience with all kinds of patent related work, such as preparation and prosecution of patent applications, oppositions, appeals, freedom to operate and infringement analyses etc. He also has a wide technical competence and has worked with patents within many different fields of technology, for example process technology, biotechnology, materials chemistry, medical devices, mechanics and telecommunications. Henrik was previously a patent attorney with Awapatent in Helsingborg (SE), Munich (DE) and Stockholm (SE) for seven years.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Chemical Engineering
Lund University – Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Carl Bruce
European patent attorney
Carl Bruce
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 73 545 34 18
email
carl.bruce@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Basic materials chemistry
Chemical engineering
Environmental technology
Food chemistry
Macromolecular chemistry, polymers
Materials, metallurgy
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Pharmaceuticals
Surface technology, coatings
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
profile
Carl is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2019, and focuses his practice on all types of patent-related matters such as drafting and prosecution of patent applications, appeals, and freedom-to-operate and validity searches. In addition, he also has a thorough experience of performing patent-related searches. Carl works within multiple technical areas, and his expertise is found within chemistry, chemical engineering and environmental engineering. He has particularly extensive experience of paper technology, material chemistry, renewable materials, nanocellulosics, polymer technology and coatings. Carl has previously worked as an examiner within polymer and paper technology at The Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV, 2016-2019), and as a scientist at ABB Corporate Research focusing on chemistry and polymeric materials (2015-2016).
Education and qualifications
- PhD in Fibre and Polymer Science
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
- MSc in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Åsa Carlsson
Paralegal
Åsa Carlsson
area of expertise
Patents
role
Paralegal
phone
+46 70 681 02 23
email
asa.carlsson@kw.se
office
Göteborg
profile
Åsa Carlsson is a paralegal with Kransell & Wennborg since 2018. Åsa has a long experience from working with intellectual property. She has previously worked as an IP Coordinator for AWA Sweden between 1989-2018.
Mikaela Dahlquist
Paralegal
Mikaela Dahlquist
area of expertise
Patents
role
Paralegal
phone
+46 70 480 74 75
email
mikaela.dahlquist@kw.se
office
Stockholm
profile
Mikaela Dahlquist is a paralegal with Kransell & Wennborg since 2006. She works mainly with patents and has previously worked as a secretary with Västerås tingsrätt (1979-1985), Panamas Generalkonsulat (1987-1990), Teamwork (1990-1991), Foyen & Partners Advokatbyrå (1992-1993) and Advokatfirman Lindahl (1993-2005).
Christer Dahnér
European patent attorney
Christer Dahnér
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneySwedish patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 70 440 91 10
email
christer.dahner@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Computer technology
Control
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Furniture, games
IT methods for management
Measurement
Optics
Semiconductors
Telecommunications
profile
Christer Dahnér is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2007. He guides his clients in all patent matters, such as patent applications, oppositions, infringement opinions and patent strategies. Christer was previously a patent attorney with LA Groth & Co (1993-1995) and Valea (2001-2007). Christer has also worked with patents at various departments of LM Ericsson (1995-2001). Regarding technical fields, Christer has experience from telecommunications, software, power systems and electronics.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Electrical Engineering
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
- The Association of Swedish Patent Attorneys (SPOF)
- Association of IP Professionals in Swedish Industry (SIPF)
Linda Egeröd Sidot
European patent attorney
Linda Egeröd Sidot
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyEuropean patent litigatorSwedish patent attorney
phone
+46 73 517 22 17
email
linda.egerod.sidot@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Analysis of biological materials
Basic materials chemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical engineering
Control
Environmental technology
Food chemistry
Macromolecular chemistry, polymers
Materials, metallurgy
Measurement
Medical technology
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Pharmaceuticals
Surface technology, coatings
profile
Linda Egeröd Sidot is a European patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2022. Linda works with all types of patent related issues such as drafting and prosecution of patent applications, oppositions, freedom-to-operate analyses and infringement analyses. Linda specializes in patent matters in relation to general mechanics, chemical engineering and life science. She has detailed knowledge and experience of patent matters in the area of packaging and packaging technology, absorbent materials, nonwoven materials, hygienic absorbent products and cellulose and fibre technology. She also works within the areas of medical devices and the automotive industry. Linda has previously worked as an in-house patent attorney at SCA Hygiene Products AB (2004 – 2014). Most recently, Linda was a patent attorney with Valea AB from 2014 to 2022.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Pharmaceutical Bioscience
University of Gothenburg (GU)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
- Diplôme Universitaire: Patent Litigation in Europe
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Tomas Eriksson
European patent attorney
Tomas Eriksson
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyEuropean patent litigatorPartner
phone
+46 70 248 77 94
email
tomas.eriksson@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Computer technology
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
IT methods for management
Security, encryption
Semiconductors
Telecommunications
profile
Tomas Eriksson is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2012 and focuses his practice on consultation, drafting and prosecution of patent applications relating to information technology, electronics, computer and electrical engineering. He has experience of international, European, Swedish, US and other national application, opposition and appeal procedures, patentability assessments and issues relating to infringements. He has also experience from in-house consultation and as a tutor and educator. Before joining Awapatent AB as a patent attorney (2007-2012) he spent several years conducting research in the fields of digital and wireless communications (information theory; source coding, joint source-channel coding, and modulation) and signal processing (image and video compression). He is the author of more than 20 peer-reviewed journal papers and articles in conference proceedings.
Education and qualifications
- PhD in Information Theory
Lund University – Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
- MSc in Electrical Engineering
Lund University – Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
- Diplôme Universitaire: Patent Litigation in Europe
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Lisa Eurenius
European patent attorney
Lisa Eurenius
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneySwedish patent attorney
phone
+46 73 528 06 56
email
lisa.eurenius@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Machine tools
Materials, metallurgy
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Special mechanical machines
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Lisa Eurenius is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2024. She handles all types of patent-related matters, such as drafting and prosecution of patent applications, oppositions, freedom-to-operate analyses, and infringement investigations. Lisa’s area of expertise is within mechanics, materials technology, and physics. In particular, she has handled patents within the technical fields of steel manufacturing, automotive technology, cutting machining, mining, and nanotechnology. Lisa previously worked as a patent engineer in Sandvik’s global patent department (2008-2011) and has been working as a patent consultant in private practice since 2012. Most recently, Lisa was a patent attorney at Rouse (formerly Valea) from 2018 to 2024.
Education and qualifications
- Licentiate in Materials Science
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- MSc in Physics
University of Gothenburg (GU)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Johanna Freeman
Paralegal
Johanna Freeman
area of expertise
Patents
role
Paralegal
phone
+46 73 500 43 13
email
johanna.freeman@kw.se
office
Göteborg
profile
Johanna Freeman is a paralegal with Kransell & Wennborg since 2017. She has experience from working with patents and trademarks and has previously worked for Awapatent AB as an IP Coordinator between 2000-2017. Johanna has studied International administration Programme with foreign language (English) at the Linnaeus University, Växjö and at the University of Central Missouri, USA.
Daniel Fritsche
European patent attorney
Daniel Fritsche
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneySwedish patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 72 050 55 76
email
daniel.fritsche@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Analysis of biological materials
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Computer technology
Control
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
IT methods for management
Machine tools
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Medical technology
Optics
Semiconductors
Special mechanical machines
Telecommunications
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Daniel Fritsche is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2013. He takes on all kinds of patent related assignments, such as drafting and prosecuting patent applications, oppositions, infringement investigations, freedom to operate analyses, due diligences and patent strategies. Daniel has a wide technical competence and has worked with patents within many different fields of technology, for example electronics, lighting, radar technology, nanotechnology, wind power, biometrics, optics, physics, semiconductors and mechanics. Previous to joining Kransell & Wennborg, Daniel was a patent attorney and partner at Awapatent, and before that he worked with technology development and project management for nine years, including three years in Yokohama, Japan.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Engineering Physics
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Marcus Gentzel
European patent attorney
Marcus Gentzel
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneySwedish patent attorneyEuropean patent litigator
phone
+46 70 406 74 70
email
marcus.gentzel@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Control
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Machine tools
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Special mechanical machines
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Marcus Gentzel has been a patent consultant at Kransell & Wennborg since 2025. He works with all types of patent-related matters, such as drafting and prosecution of patent applications, oppositions, freedom-to-operate analyses and infringement investigations. Marcus has broad experience in many technical areas, especially in the mechanical field, with a focus on automotive technology and bearing technology. He has previously worked at SKF’s patent department in Gothenburg (2004-2016). For the last six years, he was responsible for patent operations in the Nordic region. Marcus most recently come from Valea AB/Rouse where he worked as a patent consultant 2016-2024.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- Diplôme Universitaire: Patent Litigation in Europe
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Anders Hallin-Bergvall
European patent attorney
Anders Hallin-Bergvall
area of expertise
Patents
role
European patent attorney
phone
+46 76 001 70 02
email
anders.hallin-bergvall@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Computer technology
Control
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
IT methods for management
Machine learning, artificial intelligence
Measurement
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Optics
Security, encryption
Semiconductors
Telecommunications
Transport
profile
Anders Hallin-Bergvall is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since mid-2021. He primarily works with drafting and prosecution of patent applications, and has most of his experience within the fields of electronics, power electronic systems, medical engineering, information technology, mechanics, micro- and nanofabrication, and physics in general. In addition to mathematics and nanotechnology, his technical areas of expertise also include e.g. signal processing, audio and video coding, control theory, information security, databases, software development, and machine learning and artificial neural networks. He has previously conducted research in electron transport in graphene nanoribbons, with focus on the development of numerical methods suitable for that purpose. More recently, Anders was at Awapatent/AWA where he worked as a patent attorney from 2014 to mid-2021.
Education and qualifications
- PhD in Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- MSc in Engineering Physics
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Karin Hillsten
European patent attorney
Karin Hillsten
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 76 314 02 12
email
karin.hillsten@kw.se
office
Göteborg
profile
Karin Hillsten is a European patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2019. She works with all types of patent related issues such as drafting and prosecution of patent applications, Oppositions, freedom-to-operate analyses, infringement analyses, due diligence analyses and patent strategies. Karin has previously worked as a Patent Attorney with Awapatent and as an in-house Patent attorney and IP Manager at SCA Hygiene Products and Mölnlycke Health Care. Karin works across a broad field of technologies with focus on life science, chemistry and mechanical engineering. She has extensive experience in medical and diagnostic devices, consumer goods, absorbent and adhesive materials, nonwovens, and antimicrobials.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Molecular Biotechnology Engineering
Uppsala University (UU)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Martin Holmberg-Schwindt
European patent attorney
Martin Holmberg-Schwindt
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneySwedish patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 70 992 70 50
email
martin.holmberg@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Agriculture, horticulture
Analysis of biological materials
Aquaponics
Basic materials chemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical engineering
Cosmetics, personal care
Environmental technology
Food chemistry
Macromolecular chemistry, polymers
Materials, metallurgy
Measurement
Medical technology
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Optics
Organic fine chemistry
Pharmaceuticals
Surface technology, coatings
Thermal processes and apparatus
profile
Martin Holmberg joined Kransell & Wennborg in 2016. He assists our clients with everything concerning patents, starting from developing patent strategies, drafting and prosecuting applications globally, oppositions, infringement analysis, due-diligence and freedom-to-operate work. Martin started in the IPR field in 1992, at Stockholms Patentbyrå Zacco & Bruhn, and came to us from Bergenstråhle & Partners, where he worked 1999-2015. He has a broad experience in chemistry and life science, including medical technology, biotechnology, environmental protection and food technology. Martin has served as technical advisor in proceedings before the Stockholm District Court. He has been active in education matters within the European Patent Institute, and also worked as a tutor and lecturer.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Chemical Engineering
Helsinki University of Technology
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
- The International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)
Oskar Kronsell
European patent attorney
Oskar Kronsell
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 70 298 39 38
email
oskar.kronsell@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Basic communication processes
Basic materials chemistry
Chemical engineering
Civil engineering
Control
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Environmental technology
Machine tools
Macromolecular chemistry, polymers
Materials, metallurgy
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Medical technology
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Surface technology, coatings
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Oskar Kronsell is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2019 and assists his clients with all patent related issues such as evaluation of inventions, patent strategies, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, freedom-to-operate analyses, oppositions and infringement analyses. Oskar has a broad technical competence in the fields of mechanics, chemistry and physics and works with patents within different fields of technology such as automotive industry, process industry, energy technology and medical technology. Previously, Oskar worked as a patent attorney at Awa (2011-2018), and more recently as a patent engineer at Borealis. Oskar has also worked as a process engineer in the nuclear industry.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Chemical engineering with Engineering Physics
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Jessica Kumlin
Paralegal
Jessica Kumlin
area of expertise
Patents
role
Paralegal
phone
+46 73 532 24 66
email
jessica.kumlin@kw.se
office
Stockholm
profile
Jessica Kumlin is a patent paralegal with Kransell & Wennborg since January 2020. She has a long experience of working with intellectual property. Jessica has previously worked as a patent paralegal at Zacco Sweden AB (2002-2019), in one of Ericsson’s Patent units (2000-2002), as well as at the Swedish Patent Office (1998-2000). Jessica is a Certified Patent Assistant (2008, IP Akademin).
Education and qualifications
- European Patent Administrative Certificate (EPAC)
Susanne Lewin
Associate patent attorney
Susanne Lewin
area of expertise
Patents
role
Associate patent attorney
phone
+46 70 891 43 28
email
susanne.lewin@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Analysis of biological materials
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Basic materials chemistry
Computer technology
Control
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
IT methods for management
Machine tools
Materials, metallurgy
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Medical technology
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Semiconductors
Special mechanical machines
Surface technology, coatings
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Susanne is a search specialist and associate patent attorney at Kransell & Wennborg since 2024. She performs novelty, freedom-to-operate and validity searches as well as drafting and prosecution of patent applications in engineering mechanics and physics. Susanne previously worked as a patent examiner for patent applications related to measurement methods at the Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV, 2021–2024), and conducted research in biomedical engineering at Uppsala University (2016–2021).
Education and qualifications
- PhD in Engineering Physics
Uppsala University (UU)
- MSc in Materials science
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Anders Lindroth
European patent attorney
Anders Lindroth
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyEuropean patent litigatorSwedish patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 70 775 96 75
email
anders.lindroth@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Computer technology
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
IT methods for management
Medical technology
Semiconductors
Special mechanical machines
Telecommunications
Thermal processes and apparatus
profile
Anders Lindroth is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2008. He guides his clients in all patent matters, such as patent applications, oppositions, infringement opinions and patent strategies. Anders was previously a patent attorney with Awapatent (2004-2008), but has wide experience from previous positions as system architect, software developer and management consultant at AU-System/Teleca (2001-2004) and Accenture (1997-2000). Regarding technical fields, Anders has experience from telecommunication systems, software, power systems, electronics, semiconductors and also mechanics.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Electrical Engineering
Lund University – Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
- Diplôme Universitaire: Patent Litigation in Europe
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
- The Association of Swedish Patent Attorneys (SPOF)
- The International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)
Joel Malmgren
European patent attorney
Joel Malmgren
area of expertise
role
European patent attorney
phone
+46 73 029 10 04
email
joel.malmgren@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Analysis of biological materials
Basic materials chemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical engineering
Civil engineering
Consumer goods
Environmental technology
Food chemistry
Furniture, games
Macromolecular chemistry, polymers
Materials, metallurgy
Mechanical elements
Medical technology
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Organic fine chemistry
Pharmaceuticals
Surface technology, coatings
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
profile
Joel has worked as a patent attorney at Kransell & Wennborg since the fall of 2025. With his broad background within chemistry, Joel primarily helps clients in the fields of chemistry and life science. This includes areas such as organic chemistry, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and biotechnology, as well as biofuels, battery technology, and food chemistry. From a patent perspective, Joel handles everything related to patents, including novelty searches and advice on patent strategies, drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally, oppositions, infringement assessments, due diligence, and freedom-to-operate analyses. After working as a contract researcher in pharmaceutical development, Joel entered the patent industry in 2017 as an examiner at PRV. Most recently, Joel was at another Swedish patent firm.
Education and qualifications
- PhD in Organic Chemistry
Stockholm University (SU)
- MSc in Molecular Biology
Stockholm University (SU)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Roland Mezöfi
European patent attorney
Roland Mezöfi
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 70 840 77 55
email
roland.mezofi@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Environmental technology
Mechanical elements
Medical technology
profile
Roland Mezöfi is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2010. He guides his clients in all patent matters, such as drafting and prosecuting patent applications, oppositions, infringement opinions and patent strategies. Roland has extensive experience in prosecuting patent applications in Sweden, Europe, and the US. Roland’s technical expertise lay in the fields of mechanical locks, power systems, applications of image analysis, optics, general mechanics and physics. Roland was previously a patent attorney with Awapatent (2007-2010).
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Electrical Engineering
Lund University – Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
- MSc in Mathematics
Lund University
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Magnus Nilsson
European patent attorney
Magnus Nilsson
areas of expertise
DesignPatents
roles
European patent attorneyEuropean design attorneySwedish patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 72 050 55 71
email
magnus.nilsson@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Computer technology
Consumer goods
Control
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Furniture, games
IT methods for management
Machine tools
Materials, metallurgy
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Medical technology
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Optics
Semiconductors
Special mechanical machines
Surface technology, coatings
Telecommunications
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Magnus Nilsson is a patent and design attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2013. Magnus currently practices in all aspects of intellectual property law, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, oppositions, infringement investigations, freedom to operate analyses, due diligences and patent strategies, with a particular focus on electronics, machine learning/AI, lighting, image processing, medical devices, software and cloud computing. After obtaining his Masters degree, Magnus joined Motorola Australia Pty. Ltd., as a Senior Research engineer, working on research and design in the field of image and video processing (2002 – 2003). Magnus was previously a patent attorney and Business Unit Manager with Awapatent (2004-2013). Furthermore, Magnus is appointed as a technical expert for the Patent and Market Court and the Patent and Market Court of Appeal.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Computer and Information Engineering
Griffith University
- BSc in Electrical Engineering
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Magnus Nordin
European patent attorney
Magnus Nordin
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneySwedish patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 76 321 26 90
email
magnus.nordin@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Computer technology
Control
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
IT methods for management
Machine learning, artificial intelligence
Measurement
Medical technology
Semiconductors
Telecommunications
profile
Magnus Nordin is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2011 and takes on many different types of assignments such as drafting and prosecuting patent applications on a global basis, oppositions, infringement investigations, Freedom to operate analyses, due diligences and patent strategies. He is also experienced with client inhouse work and has been teaching and tutoring for many years in the field of patents. Regarding technical fields, Magnus has experience from i.a. data and telecommunication systems, electronics, power systems, semiconductors, software related inventions, systems and applications for the Internet. Magnus was previously a patent attorney with Awapatent (2000-2011).
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Electrical Engineering
Luleå Technical University (LTU)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Johanna Nordlinder
Patent attorney
Johanna Nordlinder
area of expertise
Patents
role
Patent attorney
phone
+46 73 503 78 74
email
johanna.nordlinder@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Machine tools
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Special mechanical machines
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Johanna is since 2022 working as a search specialist and Patent Attorney at Kransell & Wennborg, conducting novelty searches, freedom-to-operate searches and validity searches as well as drafting and prosecution of patent applications within mechanical engineering. Johanna previously worked as a patent examiner at the Swedish Intellectual Property Office (2017-2022) focusing on applications concerning mechanical engineering, such as within transportation, packaging and agriculture.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Linköping University of Technology (LiTH)
Else Norman
Paralegal
Else Norman
area of expertise
Patents
role
Paralegal
phone
+46 76 319 42 38
email
else.norman@kw.se
office
Stockholm
profile
Else Norman is a paralegal with Kransell & Wennborg since May 2018. She has a long experience from working with intellectual property. She comes most recently from AWAPATENT AB where she worked as patent paralegal between 2010-2018. She has previously worked as a patent assistant at patent law firms as well as in the industry.
Johan Piscator
European patent attorney
Johan Piscator
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 76 677 42 13
email
johan.piscator@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Analysis of biological materials
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Computer technology
Control
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Machine tools
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Medical technology
Optics
Security, encryption
Semiconductors
Special mechanical machines
Telecommunications
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Johan Piscator is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2014 and he works with drafting and prosecution of patent applications, oppositions, infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses, patent strategies and general consultation in all patent related matters. Johan has a broad technical competence in the fields of electronics, physics and mechanics and has worked with patents within different fields of technology such as microwave technology, telecommunication, nanotechnology, semiconductor technology and lighting. Johan was previously a patent attorney with Awapatent (2010 – 2014).
Education and qualifications
- PhD in Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- MSc in Electrical Engineering
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Lena Rapp
Paralegal
Lena Rapp
areas of expertise
DesignPatents
roles
ParalegalEuropean design attorney
phone
+46 73 025 84 07
email
lena.rapp@kw.se
office
Göteborg
profile
Lena Rapp is a patent paralegal and European Design Attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since September 2013. She has previously worked for AWAPATENT AB as a patent paralegal between 2000 and 2013. Before that Lena worked as a secretary at a law firm and as an executive assistant. Lena manages the Gothenburg office of Kransell & Wennborg.
Education and qualifications
- European Patent Administrative Certificate (EPAC)
Nina Rehn
Paralegal
Nina Rehn
area of expertise
Patents
role
Paralegal
phone
+46 73 200 44 11
email
nina.rehn@kw.se
office
Stockholm
profile
Nina Rehn is a paralegal with Kransell & Wennborg since 2017. She has experience from working with patents and Nina has previously worked for Zacco Sweden AB as a patent paralegal between 2008-2017. Before that Nina worked as an administrator at an IT-education company (2000-2008).
Education and qualifications
- European Patent Administrative Certificate (EPAC)
Oscar Sewerin
European patent attorney
Oscar Sewerin
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 76 677 42 12
email
oscar.sewerin@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Civil engineering
Consumer goods
Control
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Machine tools
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Medical technology
Special mechanical machines
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Oscar Sewerin is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2014 and assists his clients with all patent related issues such as drafting and prosecuting patent applications, freedom-to-operate analyses, infringement analyses, patentability assessments, etc. His area of expertise is within the field of mechanics, especially for the automotive industry, but he also works with patent related issues within other technical fields, such as wind turbines, medical devices and physics, etc. Previous to joining Kransell & Wennborg, Oscar was a patent attorney at Awapatent (2010-2014), and before that he worked as a consultant within the field of structural analyses at Epsilon working mainly with clients in the field of automotive and offshore. Furthermore, Oscar is appointed as a technical expert for the Patent and Market Court and the Patent and Market Court of Appeal.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Lund University – Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Helene Svantesson
Paralegal
Helene Svantesson
areas of expertise
DesignPatentsTrademarks
roles
ParalegalEuropean trademark attorneyEuropean design attorney
phone
+46 76 318 83 40
email
helene.svantesson@kw.se
office
Stockholm
profile
Helene Svantesson is a paralegal and trademark and design attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2019. She started in the patent business at Bjerkéns Patent agency in Västerås in 2009, and comes most recently from the patent department at ABB. Helene has a Master Degree in Computer Engineering and has previously worked with software development, product/ system test and technical support at ABB.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Computer Engineering
Mälardalen University (MDU)
Andreas Svensson
European patent attorney
Andreas Svensson
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 72 050 91 40
email
andreas.svensson@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Civil engineering
Computer technology
Consumer goods
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Environmental technology
Machine tools
Materials, metallurgy
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Medical technology
Special mechanical machines
Surface technology, coatings
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Andreas Svensson is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2017 and assists his clients with various patent related issues such as drafting and prosecuting of patent applications globally, patentability assessments, patent monitoring strategies, patent portfolio management, preparing and filing of third party observations, opposition work, freedom-to-operate work, due diligence work, and enforcement and litigation support. Andreas has a broad technical background in mechanics and handles patent matters extending over a broad range of technologies, from mechanics to electro-mechanics and materials, particularly in the fields of automotive engineering, construction and building materials, cargo and mooring systems, medical devices, dispensers and consumer goods. Most recently, Andreas was a patent attorney with Zacco (2014-2017). However, Andreas started his career in Intellectual Property already in 2006 and has worked at the IP & Law department of Kongsberg Automotive, the patent department of SCA Hygiene Products AB and in private practice at Awapatent.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- MSc in Management of Intellectual Property Law
Queen Mary College, University of London
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
- Association of IP Professionals in Swedish Industry (SIPF)
- European Patent Litigators Association (EPLIT)
- Västsvenska immaterialrättsklubben (VIRK)
Bodil Tammisto
European trademark attorney
Bodil Tammisto
areas of expertise
DesignTrademarks
roles
European trademark attorneyEuropean design attorneyPartner
phone
+46 76 325 26 14
email
bodil.tammisto@kw.se
office
Stockholm
profile
Bodil has a long and extensive experience of preparing, filing and prosecuting of trademark- and design applications, both nationally and internationally. She also assists clients with strategic overview of trade mark portfolios, clearance searches and watches. Bodil is entitled to represent clients at EUIPO both in trademarks and design matters.
Bodil has a substantial experience of working closely with the clients in the process of registering designs which enables a sustainable design protection. She has worked closely with both small and large companies as well as with individual designers.
Bodil has an extensive knowledge of the demands of various countries on formalities and particularly the different requirements on the images to be submitted in connection with a design application. Bodil can also assist clients with strategic advice on intellectual property and infringement opinions primarily relating to design- and trademark protection. She has a solid experience of registering of company name changes, assignments and mergers in Sweden and abroad.
Bodil has a substantial experience of working closely with the clients in the process of registering designs which enables a sustainable design protection. She has worked closely with both small and large companies as well as with individual designers.
Bodil has an extensive knowledge of the demands of various countries on formalities and particularly the different requirements on the images to be submitted in connection with a design application. Bodil can also assist clients with strategic advice on intellectual property and infringement opinions primarily relating to design- and trademark protection. She has a solid experience of registering of company name changes, assignments and mergers in Sweden and abroad.
Ejvor Ullberg
Paralegal
Ejvor Ullberg
area of expertise
Patents
role
Paralegal
phone
+46 73 586 62 57
email
ejvor.ullberg@kw.se
office
Stockholm
profile
Ejvor Ullberg is a paralegal with Kransell & Wennborg since 2013. She has a long experience from working with intellectual property. She comes most recently from AWAPATENT AB where she worked as patent assistant / paralegal between 2006-2013. She has previously worked as a patent assistant at both small and large patent law firms as well as in the industry.
Jakob Wallin
European patent attorney
Jakob Wallin
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneySwedish patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 76 677 90 66
email
jakob.wallin@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Civil engineering
Consumer goods
Control
Engines, pumps, turbines
Furniture, games
Machine tools
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Medical technology
Optics
Special mechanical machines
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Jakob Wallin is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2014 and deals with all types of patent matters. He has studied mechanical engineering with focus on mechatronics and hydraulics. Prior to joining Kransell & Wennborg, Jakob was a Patent Attorney at Wuesthoff & Wuesthoff in Munich (2011-2014) dealing mainly with European patent applications and opposition proceedings. Jakob has also worked as Patent Engineer at the Patent Department of Scania (2010-2011) and as Examiner at the Swedish Patent and Registration Office (2008-2010) and has prepared his master thesis at Atlas Copco Rock Drills (2007). Jakob has also been engaged as a patent lay judge in Oslo District Court.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Linköping University of Technology (LiTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Johan Wennborg
European patent attorney
Johan Wennborg
areas of expertise
DesignPatents
roles
European patent attorneyEuropean patent litigatorEuropean design attorneyPartner
phone
+46 70 300 00 93
email
johan.wennborg@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Civil engineering
Consumer goods
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
Furniture, games
Machine tools
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Special mechanical machines
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Johan Wennborg is a patent and design attorney at Kransell & Wennborg since 2002. Concerning patents he assists his clients in a wide variety of different matters, such as invention evaluations, patent applications, oppositions, infringement investigations, patent strategies and consultation in connection with patent disputes in Sweden and abroad as well as monitoring and evaluation of third party patents. He is also active as technical advisor in patent court proceedings in Sweden. Johan has previously had positions as Examiner at the European Patent Office (1997-2002) and as in-house patent attorney at ABB AB (1992-1996). Before then he worked in the field of industrial marketing and project management. Johan has a broad technical expertise and experience especially within the mechanical filed. From his present and previous employments he has gained particular experience within the technical fields of locks, systems for shelf management and display, packaging and ventilation techniques. Concerning designs, he assists his clients in various matters such as design applications, infringement assessments, oppositions and evaluations of third parties designs.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
- Diplôme Universitaire: Patent Litigation in Europe
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
- The International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI)
- The Swedish Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (SFIR)
- The Association of Swedish Patent Attorneys (SPOF)
Anders Wirén
European patent attorney
Anders Wirén
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneySwedish patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 70 742 22 34
email
anders.wiren@kw.se
office
Stockholm
technical fields (selection)
Basic materials chemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical engineering
Environmental technology
Food chemistry
Macromolecular chemistry, polymers
Materials, metallurgy
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Organic fine chemistry
Pharmaceuticals
Surface technology, coatings
profile
Anders Wirén has been a Partner of Kransell & Wennborg since 2010. Anders guides his clients in all types of patent-related matters and is particularly experienced with patent litigation (typically as part of a team representing a Big Pharma company), oppositions and appeals before the EPO and the Swedish patent office, licensing negotiations, and patent-related agreements. Frequently, Anders is appointed as an advisor in complex matters spanning technology, law and business. Anders works across the whole chemical engineering and life science spectrum. His areas of technical expertise are pharmaceuticals, antibody technology, biofuels and other cleantech, and papermaking and paper-based packaging materials. Anders was previously a patent attorney with AWA (2006-2010) and an examiner at the pharmaceutical chemistry division of the Swedish patent office (2004-2006).
Anders is an IP Star according to MIP, an IAM Global Leader, and a Global and National leader according to WWL.
Anders is an IP Star according to MIP, an IAM Global Leader, and a Global and National leader according to WWL.
Education and qualifications
- MSc in Chemical Engineering
Lund University – Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)
Emeli Yrwing
Paralegal
Emeli Yrwing
areas of expertise
DesignPatentsTrademarks
role
Paralegal
phone
+46 70 810 57 40
email
emeli.yrwing@kw.se
office
Stockholm
profile
Emeli Yrwing is a paralegal with Kransell & Wennborg since 2019. She has experience from working with patents, trademarks and design and has previously worked for Ehrner & Delmar Patentbyrå AB as a paralegal between 2007-2019. Before that Emeli worked as an assistant at White & Case Advokatbyrå AB between 2001-2007.
Fredrik Öisjöen
European patent attorney
Fredrik Öisjöen
area of expertise
Patents
roles
European patent attorneyPartner
phone
+46 70 790 04 89
email
fredrik.oisjoen@kw.se
office
Göteborg
technical fields (selection)
Analysis of biological materials
Audio-visual technology
Basic communication processes
Computer technology
Control
Digital communication
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
Engines, pumps, turbines
IT methods for management
Machine tools
Measurement
Mechanical elements
Mechanical handling
Medical technology
Micro-structural and nano-technology
Optics
Semiconductors
Special mechanical machines
Telecommunications
Textile and paper machines
Thermal processes and apparatus
Transport
profile
Fredrik Öisjöen is a patent attorney with Kransell & Wennborg since 2016. He works with drafting and prosecution of patent applications, oppositions, infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses, patentability assessments and consultation in other patent related matters. Fredrik has broad technical knowledge in electronics, physics, and mechanics and has worked with patent cases in various technical fields such as medical technology, nanotechnology, lighting applications and in the automotive industry. Previously, Fredrik was a researcher in the field of superconducting sensors for medical applications with particular focus on magnetic nanoparticles and medical imaging techniques, but also fabrication and characterization of superconducting components. More recently, Fredrik was a patent attorney with Awapatent (2012 – 2016).
Education and qualifications
- PhD in Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- MSc in Engineering Physics
Chalmers University of Technology (CTH)
- European Qualifying Examination (EQE)
Memberships
- The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI)