EIP welcomes Anders Hansson as Partner to further strengthen digital practice

Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026 – EIP is delighted to announce that Anders Hansson has joined EIP as a Partner, bringing nearly two decades of experience across private practice, industry, and high‑technology sectors. Hansson’s expertise spans robotics, audio and video coding, applied mathematics, and advanced AI, areas in which he has supported clients ranging from innovative start‑ups to major multinational organizations.

Hansson joins from a partner position in a Swedish IP firm where he spent six years and advised on patent strategy, drafting, prosecution, and contentious matters. Prior to that, he spent four years at Ericsson in the role of IPR Commercialization Manager, working within their patent assertion team on licensing and litigation‑related activities across global markets. With a background in both advanced technical fields and commercial IP decision‑making, Hansson brings a distinctive blend of analytical depth and practical industry understanding. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from KTH Stockholm and an MSc in Applied Physics from Lund University.

Hansson has been recognized with IP Star (2025) – Managing IP and is a regular contributor in legal commentary for Beck Online Commentary on the Unified Patent Court (live since 2025, updated quarterly), Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court (2nd ed.), and more insightful publications. His academic, technical, and commercial experience will further enhance EIP’s ability to support clients with strategic and complex patent matters across Europe.

Magnus Hallin, CEO of EIP, commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Anders to EIP. Anders is known in the market to be an exceptional patent attorney. His extensive experience advising technology‑driven businesses and strong language skills, in both contentious and non-contentious matters, make him an excellent addition to our firm. Anders’ arrival strengthens our broader European capabilities and supports our continued focus on delivering high‑value, technically rigorous patent advice.”

Inga-Lill Tuomela, Partner at EIP and Head of EIP Sweden, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Anders to our team in Sweden. His deep technical background and long-standing experience across industry and private practice make him an excellent fit for the type of high‑value patent work our clients rely on us for. I look forward to working with him and seeing the contribution he will bring to our clients and to our growing practice in the Nordic region.“

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