Martin Levinsohn Partner, Member of the Swedish Bar Association +46 10 690 04 08 +46 73 366 72 70 martin.levinsohn@setterwalls.se Practice areas: EU & Competition law / Public procurement Industries: Life Sciences Languages: swedish, english Office: Malmo Assistant: Armanda Pereira Visit Linkedin profile Download vCard Profile I work with intellectual property law and competition law, often for clients in the life sciences sector. I have great experience of representing clients in disputes relating to patents and trademarks, in court and arbitral proceedings and with public authorities. In my daily work, I also help companies with issues relating to licences, research and development collaboration, public procurement and competition law and regulatory issues. I am used to managing and coordinating complex projects with international links. Read more Read less To our people careerrecommendationscasesarticles careerrecommendationscasesarticles 2002-,Setterwalls2000-2001,McGill University2002,Lund University, LL.M. 27 Jan 2023 Patent on playground swings was found invalid 11 Nov 2022 Setterwalls has successfully represented two pharmaceutical companies in defence against claims for preliminary injunctions 29 Aug 2022 No interim injunction before the patent is granted 19 Aug 2022 High requirements for ex parte injunctions under the Patent Act 25 May 2022 Setterwalls has advised Trill Impact in connection with a private placement in Cinclus Pharma 26 Mar 2021 Setterwalls successfully represented Abboxia vs. the Medical Products Agency 13 Aug 2020 Setterwalls assisted Isofol when entering into a licensing agreement with Solasia 28 May 2020 The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms the reasoning that lead to Sandoz’ win in the Patent and Market Court of Appeal 02 Apr 2020 Setterwalls successfully represented Orifarm Generics in patent dispute 10 Feb 2020 Setterwalls has successfully represented Sandoz in a patent dispute in the Patent and Market Court. 31 Jan 2020 Setterwalls successfully acted for Teva in patent dispute at the Patent and Market Court of Appeal 09 Sep 2019 Parallel traders must rebox medicinal products bearing an anti-tampering device 20 Mar 2019 Setterwalls successfully represented Europrofil in dispute concerning alleged patent infringement 01 Feb 2019 Setterwalls successfully represented Sandoz in dispute over supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products 14 Aug 2018 Setterwalls successfully acted for Sandoz in patent dispute 18 Jun 2018 Setterwalls acted for Orifarm in parallel trade case 25 May 2018 Setterwalls acted for Teva in relation to revocation of pharmaceutical patent 14 Jun 2016 Setterwalls advisor in revocation of pharma patent 07 Oct 2015 Setterwalls assisted KLS Ugglarps in the acquisition of the majority shares in Dalsjöfors Kött 02 Sep 2014 Setterwalls' represented Apotek Hjärtat in procurement dispute 09 Mar 2023 Setterwalls has successfully represented a client in a case of invalidation of a patent on sleep medicine 10 Jan 2023 Publication UPC: The Sedona Conference Framework for Analysis for the Efficient Resolution of Disputes before the Forthcoming European Unified Patent Court 11 Oct 2022 ICLG Patents 2023: Practical cross-border insights into patent law 10 Oct 2022 UPC opens its doors from 1 April 2023 23 May 2022 The new European patent system 23 May 2022 Single procedure for the granting of SPCs 20 Jan 2022 UP/UPC Update: The UPC Agreement may enter into force already in the autumn of 2022 22 Sep 2021 ICLG: Patent Law and Regulations 2022. Setterwalls’ experts explain Swedish patent law in the latest edition. 14 Jul 2021 UP/UPC Update: Preliminary injunctions against the German UPCA ratification bill rejected – one step closer to the UPC 24 May 2021 New Swedish ruling shows that strict liability (still) applies for losses caused by a preliminary injunction 07 May 2021 "Launch at risk” does not exclude a right to indemnification for losses suffered from a preliminary injunction 23 Mar 2021 AI: turning yesterday’s science fiction into today’s reality – a challenge to the intellectual property rights framework? 14 Jan 2021 UP/UPC Update: German UPCA ratification put on hold 04 Jan 2021 UP/UPC Update: Two constitutional complaints filed against the German UPCA ratification bill 30 Nov 2020 UP/UPC Update: The German Bundestag approves ratification bill for the UPCA 24 Sep 2020 Setterwalls' experts explain patent litigation law in Sweden in this years’ edition of ICLG: Patents 2021 18 Sep 2020 UP/UPC Update: The UPC Preparatory Committee signals a functional UPC in a near future 22 Jun 2020 UP/UPC Update: Germany presents new draft ratification bill for the UPCA 30 Mar 2020 UP/UPC Update: The German government signals continued support and preparations for the Unitary Patent System 27 Mar 2020 Clinical trials during a pandemic – COVID-19 and its impact on clinical trials 07 Oct 2019 Setterwalls' experts explain patent litigation law in Sweden 12 Jun 2019 SPC Waiver published and enters into force on 1 July 2019 29 May 2019 UP/UPC Update: Recruitment of judges reopens 24 May 2019 UP/UPC Update: Premises of the Paris seat of the Court of First Instance are displayed 15 May 2019 SPC Waiver adopted by the EU’s Council of Ministers 18 Apr 2019 SPC Waiver approved by the European Parliament 09 Apr 2019 The SPC Waiver: Will a manufacturing exemption be approved next week? 23 Aug 2018 Setterwalls' experts explain the basics of litigating and commercializing patents in Sweden 22 May 2018 Striking a fair balance between indication patents and skinny-labelled drugs 21 Nov 2017 Are you personally liable for your company’s IP infringement? – the Swedish Patent and Market Court rules on IP infringement and lifting the corporate veil 06 Nov 2017 Restrictions of off-label use – an antitrust violation? 17 May 2017 The Swedish Supreme Court takes a stance in the calculation of damages for a wrongful preliminary injunction 17 May 2017 The New Clinical Trials Regulation 17 May 2017 Kan överprissättning av läkemedel vara olaglig? 25 Nov 2015 Life Sciences Report November 2015 01 Nov 2015 New procurement rules – Noted novelties 28 Nov 2014 Life Sciences Report November 2014 01 Nov 2014 Medicinal products in Sweden: even more substitution? 13 Jan 2010 Rejuventation at Setterwalls – younger generation of new partners for 2010 Chambers Europe (2017-2022) Chambers Global (2021-2023) Legal 500 (2018-2021) I AM Patent (2023) Who’s Who Legal ”I'm very happy with Martin's services and trust his advice. He is calm, focused and delivers a great value-for-money input. He is not afraid to give ad-vice on commercial matters. ”Chambers Global”One of Sweden’s brightest lawyers, Martin is super innovative and finds brilliant new ways to tackle complicated matters. He is brilliant at grasping the technical aspects of a case and, most importantly, he is not afraid to push the boundaries of patent law. ”IAM Patent”A pragmatic lawyer who gives comprehensive advice.”Chambers Europe”Extremely skilled litigator.”IAM Patent”A fantastic and shrewd lawyer.”Chambers Global”A pragmatic lawyer who gives comprehensive advice.”Chambers Global”Quick replies, personable nature and great collaboration with expert witnesses.”IAM Patent”The work of “extremely skilled litigator” Levinsohn is "always very thorough. His advice considers the business goals of his clients and the industries in which they operate".”IAM Patent”Recommended without hesitation for pan-European tasks is Martin Levinsohn. Responsive and well prepared, his advice is practical and well balanced. In the courtroom, he delivers measured, deliberate arguments that get straight to the point.”IAM Patent”a calm and collected attorney, he convincingly presents his cases to the court.”IAM Patent”a good communicator with a sharp mind.”Legal 500”Dedicated and very sharp.”Legal 500”He is a very good communicator, and extremely knowledgeable about marketing issues.”Chambers”Peers and clients regard Martin Levinsohn as "an extremely skilled lawyer." He is known for his patent and trade mark expertise relating to the pharma industry.”Chambers”Intellectual Property – Martin Levinsohn is the ‘sharp, competent’ practice head.”Legal 500