Patent law firm EIP has hired Pontus Falk as a partner at its recently opened Sweden office.
EIP announced the opening of the office, its first in the Nordic region, in September with a four-partner team specialising in life sciences, chemistry and digital sectors.
Falk joins from AWA, where he previously worked alongside several of the EIP Sweden team including Daniel Enetoft.
Falk is a European patent attorney with more than a decade’s experience working with a range of clients from start-ups to large international enterprises, with a focus on drafting, prosecution and IP strategy.
His technical expertise covers a range of applied physics, semiconductor processing, X-ray generation, battery manufacturing, eye tracking, and medical implant technology.
Commenting on the appointment, Magnus Hallin, CEO of EIP said: “I am delighted to see EIP’s Sweden office continue to make its mark in the region with the recruitment of Pontus. Having previously worked with Pontus I am confident that he will be a fantastic addition to EIP.”
Inga-Lill Andersson, head of the Stockholm office and EIP’s practice in Sweden, said:
“It is great to see our Sweden team expanding so quickly. Pontus’s expertise complements the skills of the team in Sweden and across EIP’s offices. I am excited for Pontus to join our team and look forward to working with him again.”