Over the years Backström & Co has achieved an established position as a front-ranking law firm and has particularly gained recognition on its expertise in intellectual property law and dispute resolution.
The firm provides services in all intellectual property matters, both non-contentious and contentious. Clients are frequently represented in disputes before the Market Court relating to whole spectrum of contentious IP cases in all fields of technology, particularly in the field of pharmaceuticals. The patent disputes usually include applying for or defending against precautionary measures, having extremely urgent timelines.
Trademark prosecution and opposition proceedings are being handled before the local Patent and Registration Office as the first instance, while the Market Court handles related appeal matters. The firm acts also as registered representative of clients before the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in relation to trademark prosecution and opposition proceedings. Besides general IP advice, the firm is actively involved in contract negotiations and drafting of license and other agreements.