Long-term thinking, innovation and family ownership: How Polykemi takes a strategic approach to IP
Building a global industrial business requires more than just technical expertise. It requires a long-term perspective, clear values and a well-thought-out strategy to protect what creates business value. For the Polykemi Group, this has been a natural part of its journey from a small family business in Ystad to an international group – yet still family-owned.
The company was founded by Hugo Jönsson and was subsequently run by his sons, Ola and Lars. Today, they have handed over operational responsibility and now serve as senior advisers, whilst the next generation – Oscar, Herman, Gustav, Johan and Vendela – are leading 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 in both business and responsibility.
A new chapter in IP work
Three years ago, Hansson Thyresson took on the role of IP partner for Polykemi. The need was clear: stable and flexible support within an international IP landscape where the company’s strong portfolio of trademarks needed updating in terms of protection.
– What worked straight away was the simplicity. It was easy to switch, and a lot now happens automatically in the background. This allows us to focus on our business,” says Polykemi.
The collaboration has been about creating structure and security in IP work, where the right protection is in place without becoming an obstacle to innovation or business development. In this way, IP becomes a natural part of the business, rather than a separate issue.
IP as a tool for sustainable development
Polykemi’s focus on recycled materials and sustainable innovation places high demands on structure, transparency and the protection of intellectual property. IP plays a vital role here, both in safeguarding investments and in creating room for manoeuvre in a global market.
For us at Hansson Thyresson, our mission is to be a partner who is easy to work with, but who also provides strategic insight where it is needed.
We are proud to be working alongside Polykemi and to be part of their ongoing development.