We are proud to announce that our colleague Carl Wendt, Senior Consultant at Groth & Co, has been appointed to serve on INTA’s Brand Restrictions Committee for the next two years.

The International Trademark Association (INTA) is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and protecting trademarks and related intellectual property rights worldwide. Through his committee work, Carl will contribute to developing international policies and best practices that promote fair and balanced trademark protection.

Carl has extensive experience within the Life Science sector, specialising in intellectual property issues related to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. His expertise includes regulatory aspects of IP in connection with authorities such as the FDA, EMA, and the Swedish Medical Products Agency.

Before joining Groth & Co, Carl gained valuable international experience from some of Sweden’s largest pharmaceutical corporations, including Pharmacia & Upjohn and AstraZeneca, where he developed a profound understanding of the complex IP challenges facing the global pharmaceutical industry.

Beyond Life Science, Carl has broad experience in strategic IP management within technology-driven industries such as telecommunications and home electronics, having worked with leading global companies including Ericsson and Electrolux.

At Groth & Co, Carl provides strategic advice and manages international trademark and domain name portfolios, including monitoring, naming, brand development, risk analysis, and actions against counterfeiting and infringements.