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Joanna Applequist
Partner and European Patent Attorney
AWA Sweden AB
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan
Sweden
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Joanna Applequist is a Partner and European Patent Attorney at AWA Sweden, with over a decade of experience in intellectual property law, particularly in the life sciences and chemistry sectors. She holds an M.Sc. in Engineering Biology from Umeå University and a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the Karolinska Institute, where she also completed a postdoc in Neuroscience. Joanna specializes in protecting innovations in areas like cell and molecular biology, ATMPs, biologics, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, working closely with clients ranging from start-ups to large biotech companies. She is also experienced in IP due diligence for investors and frequently lectures and contributes expert analysis to industry publications. Additionally, Joanna is a board member of AIPPI Sweden, an organization dedicated to improving intellectual property laws worldwide.