Claes is a Senior Patent Attorney with extensive experience in strategic intellectual property work and a key role in helping companies identify, protect, and develop their technological innovations. Combining deep technical understanding with commercial insight, he advises Swedish and international clients on complex patent matters where technology and strategy intersect.
Claes specialises in patents within mechanics, electronics, and manufacturing processes. He has broad experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, leading opposition proceedings, and providing advice on Freedom-to-Operate analyses, portfolio strategies, and the commercialisation of technology.
His work is defined by technical precision, analytical clarity, and a long-term focus on client value. By combining detailed technical expertise with strategic thinking, Claes helps companies build patent portfolios that strengthen both innovation and competitiveness.
Throughout his career, Claes has been a driving force behind several development initiatives within the IP field, aimed at streamlining processes and deepening collaboration between technology, business, and law. His commitment lies in modernising how patent support is integrated into companies’ innovation processes – creating genuine value and sustainable growth.
In 2025, Claes was recognised by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) as both MIP IP Star and Practitioner of the Year – the first time the award was given to a patent engineer. The recognition highlights his leadership, expertise, and contribution to the advancement of intellectual property, both in Sweden and internationally.
Education and certifications
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering specialized in Combustion Engines, Lund University, Sweden, 2009
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering specialized in Control and Information Systems, Linköping University, Sweden, 2004
