Per Lidman
Partner, Member of the Swedish Bar AssociationProfile
For over 20 years, I have worked primarily with issues linked to intellectual property law and commercial transactions, and with technology-intensive companies and their legal issues in general.
I have national responsibility for and lead Setterwalls’ Life Sciences team, and am in the same way responsible for trademark and marketing law issues. I am experienced at handling i.a. patent- and trademark litigation where issues are dealt with in several jurisdictions in parallel. Sectors where I have particularly relevant experience include pharmaceuticals and medtech, foods and high-technology companies in general. My experience as general counsel at a Swedish listed company in the biometrics sector and as previous Managing Partner at Setterwalls has given me valuable insights into the needs of clients, from the client’s viewpoint. Commercial contracts, including those in an international environment, constitute an exciting and stimulating part of my everyday work. I regard understanding the client’s business and goals as necessary for being able to deliver to the point and pragmatic advice. All in.
2006-,
Setterwalls
2005,
Precise Biometrics, general counsel
2000-2005,
Setterwalls
1999,
Advokatfirman Lindahl
1999,
Lund University, LL.M.
1999,
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), research studies
1993,
Swedish Naval Academy
18 Mar 2024
Setterwalls has advised Asgard Therapeutics AB in connection with a EUR 30 million Series A financing27 Jan 2023
Patent on playground swings was found invalid06 Jul 2021
Setterwalls has advised Amniotics AB (publ) in connection with listing on Nasdaq First North Growth Market06 Nov 2020
Setterwalls advises inRiver in connection with private placement of approximately SEK 285 million13 Mar 2019
Setterwalls has assisted Ascelia Pharma in this year’s first listing at Nasdaq Stockholm07 Sep 2016
Setterwalls has assisted Cloetta in connection with the development and launch of the app Let’s Talk02 Jun 2016
Setterwalls assists when Skandia Fastigheter acquires a property located in the city centre of Malmö22 May 2025
When legal and important areas of interest collide – the impact of patent law on interchangeability13 Jun 2024
Setterwalls awarded Gold by IAM 1000 Patent10 Oct 2022
UPC opens its doors from 1 April 202324 May 2021
Recent news in international trade in food15 Mar 2021
Nutrition and health claims in trademarks and product names – the transitional rule expires15 Feb 2021
Setterwalls once again highly ranked by WTR 100012 Nov 2020
Life Sciences Report November 202011 Nov 2020
Placing a medical app on the Swedish market07 Oct 2020
Is your product or service sustainable and can you truly say that you are carbon neutral?24 Sep 2020
Setterwalls' experts explain patent litigation law in Sweden in this years’ edition of ICLG: Patents 202126 May 2020
Life Sciences Report May 202020 Apr 2020
Setterwalls top-ranked in Legal 50028 Nov 2019
Life Sciences Report November 201929 May 2019
UP/UPC Update: Recruitment of judges reopens16 May 2019
Patents on life?15 Nov 2018
New EU regulation refuses certain health claims01 Nov 2018
Life Sciences Report November 201823 Aug 2018
Setterwalls' experts explain the basics of litigating and commercializing patents in Sweden16 May 2017
Life Sciences Report May 201721 Nov 2016
Life Sciences Report November 201602 Nov 2016
The McTrademark doctrine17 May 2016
“Active Bacteria” an Illegal Health Claim10 May 2016
Life Sciences Report May 201625 Nov 2015
Life Sciences Report November 201501 Nov 2015
Trademarks Basics22 Jun 2015
IP Tech Report Summer 201520 May 2015
Life Sciences Report May 201528 Nov 2014
Life Sciences Report November 201414 Dec 2011
Seven new partners at Setterwalls”Per is clearly very experienced and offers pragmatic and commercially aware advice, rather than just focusing on legal procedures.”
Chambers Europe
”Per is clearly very experienced and offers pragmatic and commercially aware advice, rather than just focusing on legal procedures.”
Chambers Europe
”Per is clearly very experienced and offers pragmatic and commercially aware advice, rather than just focusing on legal procedures.”
Chambers Global
”Per Lidman is responsive and has a strong commercial sense.”
Chambers Global
”His diligence, accessibility and deep well of IP knowledge, particularly in the pharmaceuticals sector”, are of great benefit to his clients.”
IAM Patent
”Per is one of the most proactive and solution-oriented lawyers I have ever worked with. IAM Patent”
IAM Patent
”Combines deep knowledge of patent law and a great technical understanding across various sectors to assist a diverse clientele. ”
IAM Patent 1000
”He has a deep technical understanding and his litigation skills are most impressive; he fights hard for his clients, never gives in and is lovely to work with. ”
IAM Patent
”Per Lidman’s advice was highly appreciated and he was very solution oriented”
Legal 500
”Per Lidman who is the lead IP lawyer we use is very knowledgeable, has pragmatic suggestions to solutions to save time, is very likeable and our dialogue is always exceptionally pleasant.”
Legal 500
”He understands his clients’ needs straight off the bat, courtesy of his refined commercial nous, and gets the job done.”
IAM Patent
”Per Lidman maintains a vibrant litigation and transactions practice that cements Setterwalls´ position on the IP map. No cross-border mandate is too complex for Per, he´s an agile problem solver with impeccable coordination skills.”
World Trademark Review
”Per Lidman is very professional and his work integrity is admirable.”
Legal 500
”He is super experienced, friendly and brilliant at what he does.”
World Trademark Review
”The dedicated and passionate Lidman has additionally been lighting up the life sciences space by brokering major R&D and licensing deals.”
IAM Patent
”Lidman’s former stint as general counsel at a listed biometrics company stands him in good stead when managing portfolios and acting in hard-hitting pharmaceutical litigation”
World Trademark Review
”Per Lidman is a reliable source of support and information in parallel import scenarios. His knowledge on the topic is always current and extremely vast.”
World Trademark Review
”Heading its growth across the board, Per Lidman is a shrewd operator – accessible, straight-talking and knowledgeable” in both high-stakes altercations and in patent due diligence and contractual matters.”
I AM Patent
”Transactional matters and litigation briefs are handled with particular finesse by Per Lidman, who attracts enthusiastic feedback from peers across the Nordic region.”
World Trademark Review
”A former general counsel at a listed biometrics company, he understands the business implications of his actions and puts that to good use representing clients in patent and trademark disputes.”
World Trademark Review
”Solid attorney at law with a uniquely thorough approach” och 'a delightful working partner'”
I AM Patent
”Per has a remarkable ability to always find the right path to winning a case.”
Client Choice
”He is a proactive lawyer; he creates a feeling of reassurance that the matter is always under control.”
Client Choice
”Per has strong knowledge, high integrity and the right attitude; he always delivers.”
Client Choice
”I would trust Per to handle any matter that comes his way.”
World Trademark Review
”Per Lidman is responsive and has a strong commercial sense”
Chambers Europe