More than protection.
It's propulsion.
What does it take to turn deep tech into global traction, and protect it along the way? Ola Wassvik, co-founder of Flatfrog, knows the playbook. With over 300 patents and a journey from Lund lab to global touch tech leader, Flatfrog built its edge on IP.
In this episode, Ola breaks down the strategy behind their patent portfolio, the mistakes to avoid, and how IP can drive both value and leverage. He also shares why his latest venture, Lightbringer , is tackling IP head-on.
If you’re joining our upcoming IP x Funding webinar feat. Ola, this episode is your perfect pre-game! (Don't forget to register👇)
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Nordic Hardtech Podcast 🎧
This week featuring: Inside the IP playbook that scaled a touchtech pioneer.
Episode #15 (a relevant re-run): Ola Wassvik & Flatfrog – Owning the Road to Scale
“Without patents, we’d been wiped out”
When Ola Wassvik co-founded Flatfrog in 2007, multitouch was barely a buzzword. Within a few years, the company’s optical technology powered displays in classrooms, meeting rooms and public spaces across the globe. But Flatfrog’s real edge wasn’t just in the product – it was in the patents.