Zacco enters its 10th year of Top Tier Recognition in the Managing IP Rankings
26 June 2026
The annual IP Stars look a little different this year, as all of the rankings are announced together for each region, and Zacco still sits in the Top Tier for Patent and Trademark Prosecution across Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
Firm Rankings
With every ranking announced together, we’re proud to say that we have a lot to report! While the Top Tier recognition is great news, we have also received a Tier 2 ranking for Trademark Disputes in Norway and Sweden, and Tier 3 for Denmark, as well as a Tier 3 ranking for Patent Disputes in Sweden, who are joined for the first time by Denmark and Norway.
IP Stars
The rankings also announced 34 Stars and 6 Notable Practitioners recognised across Zacco, including 13 Patent Stars, 9 Trademark Stars and 12 Rising Stars, with a few names joining the list for the first time. Congratulations all of those listed, both within Zacco and beyond!
Patent Stars
Anders Fredriksson, Henrik Hägglöf, Sofia Larsson, Rita Lillegraven, Jörgen Linde, Andreas Lindgren, Johan Hervius Löthman, Camilla Rendal Nielsen, Patrik Olsson, Casper Struve, Thomas Sundien, Nina Westberg and Paul Winblad.
Trademark Stars
Hampus Adlerton, Christian L. Bardenfleth, Solvår Winnie Finnanger, Tone Tangevald-Jensen, Thomas Mølsgaard, Peter Gustav Olson, Fabio Pezzolato, Lone Prehn and Martin Tranälv.
Rising Stars
Louise Bülow Andersson, Kristoffer Vandborg Bro, Jenny Carlsson, Navid Fallah, Louise Yde Frank, Sepideh Gorji Ghalamestani, Hannes Jansson, Simen Svare Kristoffersen, Ane Strand Nilssen, Lea Langdeel Pedersen, Anders Sparlund and Dragana Vuković.
Notable Practitioners
Stein Aamot, Marcus Eilenberg, Kristian Elftorp, Sindre Fossum, Ulf Juhlin-Dannefelt, Malin Mattson, Annalena Nordin, Claus Christian Schmidt and Elmin Tutkur.
A particularly warm welcome goes to Andreas, Rita, Hampus, Hannes and Dragana, all of whom make their first appearance in the MIP rankings!
Independent Research and Recognition
These rankings reflect the recognition and appreciation of our clients, peers and other members of the IP community, many of whom choose to trust Zacco with what are often their most valuable assets. There are some very capable firms operating in the IP space, and such consistent recognition over so long a period reflects the knowledge, insight and expertise found across Zacco and our colleagues, and the impact that we have made on IP over many years. IP360 continues to reflect the changing needs of the market, aligning development and protection across all IP rights and assets, and making use of every tool available.
The Managing IP research team spends months identifying the firms in private practice who have made their mark on international IP, with feedback incorporating extensive research, peer review and market insights. Some of the client feedback that led to these great results include the following quotes:
“The team demonstrates deep expertise in intellectual property law, ensuring that filings are handled with precision and efficiency. Their proactive approach means potential issues are identified early, saving both time and resources."
“What I value most … is their strategic mindset and client-focused approach. The team help shape long-term intellectual property strategies that align with business goals.”
As always, we thank our clients for continuing to place their trust in us and our global colleagues, whose hard work and expertise make all of these rankings possible.
How can we help?
If you would like to draw on the expertise of one of Zacco’s IP, Digital Brand and Digital Trust experts in protecting your IP rights and assets, reach out to one of our colleagues:
Patents: Patrik Olsson
Legal & Trademarks: Hampus Adlerton
Designs: Tomas Wässingbo
IP Operations: Betina Hellemann
Digital Brands: Tobias Harhoff
Digital Trust: Stefan Kvarnerås
You’re also welcome to contact us via our local offices: https://www.zacco.com/contact-us/our-offices/
You can find all of Zacco’s current Managing IP rankings, as well as more information on their research methodology, here: https://www.ipstars.com/Firm/Zacco/Profile/100790