Martin Levinsohn
Partner, Member of the Swedish Bar AssociationProfile
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.
2002-,
Setterwalls
2000-2001,
McGill University
2002,
Lund University, LL.M.
27 Jan 2023
Patent on playground swings was found invalid25 May 2022
Setterwalls has advised Trill Impact in connection with a private placement in Cinclus Pharma10 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 Appeal20 Mar 2019
Setterwalls successfully represented Europrofil in dispute concerning alleged patent infringement09 Mar 2023
Setterwalls has successfully represented a client in a case of invalidation of a patent on sleep medicine10 Oct 2022
UPC opens its doors from 1 April 202323 May 2022
The new European patent system23 May 2022
Single procedure for the granting of SPCs24 May 2021
New Swedish ruling shows that strict liability (still) applies for losses caused by a preliminary injunction04 Jan 2021
UP/UPC Update: Two constitutional complaints filed against the German UPCA ratification bill24 Sep 2020
Setterwalls' experts explain patent litigation law in Sweden in this years’ edition of ICLG: Patents 202129 May 2019
UP/UPC Update: Recruitment of judges reopens18 Apr 2019
SPC Waiver approved by the European Parliament23 Aug 2018
Setterwalls' experts explain the basics of litigating and commercializing patents in Sweden17 May 2017
The Swedish Supreme Court takes a stance in the calculation of damages for a wrongful preliminary injunction17 May 2017
The New Clinical Trials Regulation17 May 2017
Kan överprissättning av läkemedel vara olaglig?25 Nov 2015
Life Sciences Report November 201501 Nov 2015
New procurement rules – Noted novelties28 Nov 2014
Life Sciences Report November 2014”Unafraid to test the bounds of patent law. He is one of the most important Swedish practitioners in the generics and biosimilars space, and along with having a brilliant grasp of complex technical aspects, he can translate those into arguments that are both clear and concise.”
IAM Patent (Gold)
”Martin Levinsohn – the captain of the ship with a steady hand on the helm. Significant representation of generic pharma clients in life sciences patents disputes.”
Legal 500
”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