Rouse has announced that Thomas Ernby is to lead the local Sweden patent team which advises clients throughout Europe. Thomas has been with Rouse since 2022 when it acquired Valea, having joined the firm in 2005.
Thomas is based in Rouse’s Gothenburg office where he specialises in patent issues within technical areas such as methods of calculation, analysis software, mechanics, naval architecture, and vehicles. He works with all types of patent issues including strategy, different types of searches, patent drafting, licensing, and infringement. A qualified European Patent Attorney and European Patent Litigator, Thomas advises clients on both the European Unitary Patent and represent parties before the Unified Patent Court
He takes over from Andrew Hammond who has been leading the team since Rouse acquired Valea in 2022.
Fabrice Mattei, Global Head of Rouse’s Patent Group, said:
“Andrew has been instrumental in mentoring our patent team, growing our client base, and enhancing our expertise and reputation across Sweden and Europe. Thomas, who has worked alongside Andrew, brings an impressive range of skills and extensive experience in both patent prosecution and litigation. He will be key to supporting our rapid growth in Europe and will collaborate closely with our international team.”