Magnus Ahlgren

Magnus Ahlgren has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Magnus is currently serving as the Chief Legal Counsel at PRV, the Swedish Intellectual Property Office, since July 2019. Prior to this, they were the Deputy Head of Department, Legal at PRV from February 2012.

In 2011, Magnus held the position of Head of Unit at the Swedish Chemicals Agency, and from 2008 to 2011, they worked as a Seconded National Expert at OAMI/OHIM, where they were involved in drafting cancellation decisions and providing advice and tuition to examiners. Magnus also took charge of a project related to the planning and follow-up of department work.

Magnus started their career in 1990 in the Swedish Armed Forces as Lieutenant and remained there until 2008. Magnus then joined the Swedish Patent and Registration Office in 1995, first as a Legal Adviser, later becoming the Deputy Head of Department and Head of Trademark Division. In these roles, they gained extensive international experience and represented Sweden in various intellectual property conferences and working groups.

Before their career in the public sector, Magnus worked as a Pump Sales Engineer at AXFLOW and as a Process Engineer at Nalco.

Overall, Magnus Ahlgren has held various leadership and legal positions throughout their career, focusing on intellectual property, legal affairs, and project management.

Magnus Ahlgren began their education at Lagaholmsskolan, although no specific information regarding their start or end year is provided. Following this, they attended Kattegattskolan in Halmstad from 1978 to 1982, where they pursued a degree in Engineering with a focus on Chemistry. In 1988, Magnus enrolled at the Marine Academy and completed their studies in 1989, earning the rank of Lieutenant as a Reservist Officer in the Swedish Marines. Continuing their education, Magnus attended Uppsala University from 1989 to 1995, where they obtained a Masters Degree in Law. Additionally, in 2008, they briefly pursued MBA studies at IHM Business School.