Building a global industrial business requires more than technical expertise. It demands long-term thinking, clear values and a well-considered strategy to protect what creates business value. For the Polykemi Group, this has been a natural part of the journey from a small family business in Ystad to an international group – while remaining family-owned.
The company was founded by Hugo Jönsson and was subsequently run by his sons, Ola and Lars. Today, they have handed over the operational responsibility and instead act as senior advisors, while the next generation – Oscar, Herman, Gustav, Johan and Vendela – leads the company forward. With operations across several continents and a clear focus on customised polymer solutions, recycled materials and sustainable development, the company has grown together with the business and the responsibilities.
A New Chapter in IP Management
Three years ago, Hansson Thyresson took over the role asintellectual property (IP) partner to Polykemi. The need was clear: reliable and efficient support in an international IP landscape, where the company’s strong trademark portfolio required updated and strengthened protection.
“What struck us right away was the simplicity. The transition from our old IP firm was smooth, and a lot happens automatically in the background now. This allows us to focus on our core business,” says Polykemi.
The collaboration has centred on creating structure and stability in the company’s IP management – ensuring the right protection is in place without becoming an obstacle to innovation or business development. In this way, IP becomes an natural part of operations rather than a standalone question.
IP as a Driver of Sustainable Development
Polykemi’s investments in recycled materials and sustainable innovation place high demands on structure, transparency and the protection of know-how. Intellectual property plays an important role here – both in safeguarding investments and in creating strategic freedom in a global market.
For us at Hansson Thyresson, our job is about being a partner who is straightforward to work with, while also contributing strategic expertise where it matters.
We are proud to work alongside Polykemi and to be part of their continued development.
Would you like to learn how we can help you take a more strategic approach to IP?
Contact us at info@hanssonthyresson.se