Next Generation Partners

Intellectual property in Denmark

Bech-Bruun

The ‘impressive, wide-ranging team of IP experts‘ at Bech-Bruun continues to provide advice to domestic and international companies, including Sony, UEFA, and Samsung Bioepis on life sciences and patents work. Claus Barrett Christiansen and Mikkel Friis Rossa jointly lead the team, with Christiansen often advising clients on cases concerning dynamic blocking injunctions regarding trade mark infringement allegations. Klaus Ewald Madsen has a ‘wealth of experience‘ in acting for pharmaceuticals and medical device companies in cases concerning patent infringement issues and the launch of biosimilars, and Jeppe Brinck-Jensen excels in patent and trade secrets litigation. Rated by clients as being ‘among the top IP lawyers in Denmark‘, Dan Bjerg Geary primarily assists with patent and technology licensing work, and often advises on technology transfers and IP strategies. Associate Sisse Langberg Lassen supports the team from Aarhus with her expertise in handling multi-jurisdictional trade mark, design and environmental marketing litigation.

Practice head(s):

Claus Barret Christiansen; Mikkel Friis Rossa


Other key lawyers:

Klaus Ewald Madsen; Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn; Dan Bjerg Geary; Louise Thornemann; Jeppe Brinck-Nielsen; Sisse Langberg Lassen


Testimonials

‘Really strong and specialised focus on bio and pharma patent litigation.’

‘Klaus Ewald Madsen and the team have a wealth of experience, are great team players, and are extremely easy to work with. Klaus is highly recommended for his experience, and his really good practical advice, especially in life sciences.’

‘Bech-Bruun’s IP department continues to be top of the game and delivers high-level advice on complex issues. It boasts an impressive, wide-ranging team of IP experts.’

‘Dan Bjerg Geary shows extraordinary understanding. He is attentive and alert, and has an impressive knowledge. Dan excels in litigation and delivers proactive and solution-oriented advice at a very high level.’

‘Dan Bjerg Geary provides outstanding service reflecting his in-depth experience and knowledge of the industry. Dan is among the top IP lawyers in Denmark.’

‘Martin Gantzhorn is exceptionally good and highly trusted. His key strength is the combination of a deep understanding of the regulation and practice applicable to the pharmaceutical industry combined with his excellent and persuasive communication skills.’

Key clients

Danish Telecommunication Industry Association


UEFA


MT Højgaard


Zealand Pharma


Norgine B.V.


Quooker


Innargi


Haworth


Panzerglass


Coloplast


Miinto


Nakdcom One World AB


Stylepit


Hilfiger


A.P. Møller Maersk Holding


Hewlett-Packard Enterprise


Volkswagen


Schneider Corporation


Janssen-Cilag


Pandora


Arla


Herman Miller


Moët Champagne (LVMH)


Danisa Foods


Bang & Olufsen


SONY


IKEA


Philip Morris


Samsung Bioepis


UCB


Joe & the Juice


Edwards Lifesciences Corporation


Fazer


Queue-IT


Source Technology


Work highlights


  • Representing Samsung Bioepis in legal proceedings against Fresenius Kabi. Fresenius Kabi – a competitor developer of biosimilars – which sought a preliminary injunction against manufacture and marketing of Samsung Bioepis’ biosimilar of Humira, which is called Imraldi.
  • Representing Edwards Lifesciences Corporation in preliminary patent infringement proceedings against several distributors of balloon expandable heart valves from the Indian company Meril Lifesciences.
  • Advising Aarhus Vand on IP and licensing issues relating to its public tender for its upcoming ReWater project.

Plesner

Rated by clients as ‘undoubtedly the top team‘, Plesner represents a variety of clients including pharma originators and major technology companies, with some notable clients being Lego, Nintendo, and Ferrari. The team regularly dispenses advice on expropriation and preliminary injunction proceedings, in addition to handling the full range of disputes concerning trade mark right enforcement. Kasper Frahm heads up the practice and has extensive experience in advising on administrative cases concerning domain names, trade marks and designs. The ‘fearlessSture Rygaard regularly advises biotech, medical device and pharmaceuticals clients on preliminary injunction procedures concerning patent infringements; and Peter-Ulrik Plesner, who is rated by clients as ‘the most knowledgeable and experienced patent lawyer in Denmark‘,  has copious amounts of contentious expertise, and represents pharmaceuticals originator companies in patent disputes.

Practice head(s):

Kasper Frahm


Other key lawyers:

Mikkel Vittrup; Sture Rygaard; Nikolai Dokkedahl; Peter-Ulrik Plesner 


Testimonials

‘Peter-Ulrik Plesner is the most knowledgeable and experienced patent lawyer in Denmark. He knows all there is to know about Danish patent law and almost as much about foreign patent law.’

‘Mikkel Vittrup has a sharp and focused mind, develops extremely convincing legal arguments, and is excellent in court.’

‘Plesner are the leading patent firm in Denmark. They offer a golden service to all their clients. They are a very integrated team. They help each other, are open to discussion and listen carefully, outstanding in cross-border cooperation.’

‘Sture Rygaard and Mikkel Vittrup are top notch. Clients are always full of praise for them and rightly so. They are fearless and develop creative solutions. Just the sheer experience and number of cases they have handled means I certainly wouldn’t want to see them on the other side of the court room.’

‘Kasper Frahm has a high level of professionalism, business acumen, and interest. He is easy to approach and has a quick understanding of issues.’

‘Plesner is undoubtedly the top team in Denmark for IP, and in particular life sciences patents disputes. They are at the top of their game with excellent work, and dishing out excellent advice. Hugely collaborative and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The IP team at Plesner really works as a team. The team’s involvement of external parties such as patent advisers and the management of the court cases is very professional and efficient.’

Key clients

The A.P. Moller – Maersk Group


adidas


British American Tobacco


Ralph Lauren


Burberry


LEGO


Chr. Hansen


Danske Bank


Lundbeck


Andel


Deutsche Telecom


Nintendo


Hempel


IO Interactive


Zebra


Joe & the Juice


Procter & Gamble


Sonion


Too Good To Go


Work highlights


  • Representing British American Tobacco in a case against the Danish Ministry of Health, concerning a Danish law introducing several new measures against e-cigarettes, tobacco heating products and nicotine pouches, including plain packaging, characterising flavour ban, retail display ban and advertising ban.
  • Represented Sonion in multiple ongoing preliminary injunction proceedings against, among others, Huawei and Sony for infringement of Sonion’s patent and utility models protecting an inventive voice pick up bone conductor to be used in noise cancellation systems in ear pods.
  • Represented Andel Holding A/S in a trade mark dispute against andelcph ApS concerning the extent to which andelcph ApS had so-called ‘use-based’ trade mark rights that they could enforce against Andel.

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab’s IP and life sciences team often exhibits a ‘high degree of initiative‘ when dispensing advice to companies within the pharmaceuticals, medical device and food industries. The broad expertise of the team spans the full range of IP areas, including online brand protection, trade secrets work, and the exploitation of IP rights. Morten Bruus heads up the practice using his vast expertise in handling contentious trade mark matters before the European Court of Justice, in addition to advising on regulatory and transactional matters, particularly within the life sciences sector. ‘Super bright creative thinker’ Søren Christian Søborg Andersen joined the team from Bech-Bruun in July 2022, contributing his expertise in biosimilars and drafting IP contracts, in addition to his experience in representing life sciences corporations in patent infringement cases.

Practice head(s):

Morten Bruus


Other key lawyers:

Christina Type Jardorf; Søren Christian Søborg Andersen


Testimonials

‘Morten Bruus has a creative approach to difficult legal aspects and often finds unconventional but surprisingly effective solutions.’

‘Søren Christian Søborg Andersen has very good understanding, and always finds a way to make use of even subtle technical points to strengthen a case. He has a very keen eye for details, and is always on the ball.’

‘Christina Type Jardorf is very knowledgeable and always one step ahead of things when setting the strategy. She has in-depth knowledge.’

‘Søren Christian Søborg Andersen is detailed, creative, and very good at negotiation. Søren is a great communicator and strategist. He provides stellar advice on complex matters.’

‘Both Morten Bruus and Søren Christian Søborg Andersen are excellent. Søren is a great all round lawyer, he is a super bright creative thinker, and a great court advocate. Both Soren and Morten are good team players and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team always provide keen advice that is adapted to the clients needs. They always give high quality responses, with a high degree of initiative.’

‘Christina Type Jardorf and Morten Bruus provide excellent advice. They are attentive and in the forefront of intellectual property rights law.’

Key clients

Edwards Lifesciences


FluoGuide A/S


Sony Europe B.V. NL


Saint-Gobain Distribution Denmark A/S


Huawei Technologies (Denmark) ApS


Huawei Technologies Sweden AB


Goertek Inc.


A.P. Moller Holding A/S


Noma restaurant group


Chr Hansen Natural Colors A/S


BookBeat AB


AstraZeneca A/S


Merck & Co., Inc.


LEO Pharma A/S


Sanofi A/S


Roche Diagnostics A/S


Johnson & Johnson AB


CSL Vifor


Zentiva Denmark ApS


Daiichi Sankyo Nordics ApS


Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes A/S (previously Bifodan)


EQT private equity


Reckitt Benckiser (Scandinavia) A/S


Nordic Capital


Statens Serum Institut


Lactalis Nordic


NIKE European Operations Netherlands NB


Converse Netherlands BV


Sportswear Company Spa


Lagkagehuset A/S (Ole&Steen)


Dulong Fine Jewellery A/S


Engelbrechts Furniture A/S


Native Studio ApS / Iso.Poetism


Núnoo ApS


Pas Normal Studios ApS


Puori ApS


Samsøe Samsøe Holding A/S


Tellusvitae ApS


Work highlights


  • Representing MSD in two trade mark litigation cases of EU wide importance pending before the CJEU (C-224/20) against parallel importers on the interpretation of the Falsified Medicines Directive and the Trademark Regulation and Directive.
  • Representing Sony and Huawei in an appeal case before the Eastern High Court about patent and utility model infringements, involving matters about the interpretation of the rarely used doctrine of equivalence.
  • Representing global life science company Edwards Lifesciences in a patent infringement case, the merits of which relates to prosthetic heart valves.

Gorrissen Federspiel

As ‘one of the very best in the business‘, the IP and digital business team at Gorrissen Federspiel assists multinational companies with design rights and patent enforcement issues. Practice head Lasse Skaarup Christensen is known for his contentious capabilities and experience in advising franchises and retail chains on licenses, market law, and strategic global distribution issues. Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm is a ‘brilliant lawyer‘ who is adept at managing trade mark portfolios and advising on utility models and trade secrets. With his distinctive focus on EU law, Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe advises on the interpretation of directives and regulations concerning the liability of online platforms and the uploading of illegal material. ‘Outstanding and excellent‘ associate Jakob Plesner Mathiasen advises on copyright and compliance issues within the music industry, in addition to disputes concerning free speech.


Practice head(s):

Lasse Skaarup Christensen


Other key lawyers:

Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm; Lars Segato; Søren Høgh Thomsen; Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe; Jakob Plesner Mathiassen


Testimonials

‘The team have always be strong and their diversity is profound. Their IP team is one of the very best in the business. Very competent team with knowledge and understanding, the provide high quality advice.’

‘Lasse Skaarup Christensen and Henrik Saugmansgaard Øe are outstanding experts. They have vast experience in complex matters.’

‘The practice is one of the biggest and most well known in Denmark. Compared to other firms they are second to none, and they have a truly global practice.’

‘Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is an outstanding and excellent performer. Jakob possesses a deep understanding of the law. He always provides practical, hands-on advice, and has high integrity. Jakob is very pleasant and easy to work with.’

‘Lasse Skaarup Christensen stands out as a brilliant lawyer with outstanding legal, strategic and commercial skills.’

‘Søren Høgh Thomsen is technically skilful, supportive, and cooperative. His advice comprises much more than only IP and is reliable and helpful in general marketing matters and deep trade mark questions.’

‘Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm is very professional in communication and has a very good technical understanding, his argumentation in court is clear and solid.’

‘The IP rights department always acts professionally and shows an explicit understanding of emerging technologies. They have deep market understanding and expert knowledge.’

Key clients

Schibsted


Skorstensgaard A/S


Lidl Danmark K/S


Hobbii A/S


Troldtekt A/S


Simpson Strong-Tie A/S


Global Gravity ApS


Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping


IFPI Denmark (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry)


Musikproducenternes Forvaltningsorganisation


Meta


Copydan KulturPlus


Oy Karl Fazer Ab/Fazer Denmark ApS


Camro A/S


Work highlights


  • Represented Skorstensgaard in an appeal before the High Court.
  • Represented Lidl in the appeal before the High Court in a matter concerning the whole basis for comparative advertising in Denmark.
  • Advising the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping on its establishment of partnerships and all IP contractual matters relating to the research and development activities within the centre.

Horten

Horten’s ‘exceptionally strong‘ IP and technology practice represents an assortment of clients from the green innovation technology, media and entertainment, and branded consumer goods sectors in matters concerning unfair marketing practices and strategic counselling. Asger Heine Jensen co-heads the practice alongside Jakob Krag Nielsen. Jensen has a ‘wealth of experience‘ in advising  technology and media companies on copyright issues, particularly in relation to landmark art installations, streaming services, and computer games. The ‘outstanding‘ Nielsen is an experienced litigator with broad expertise, who often advises clients on the commercialisation of IP rights, and the strategic protection of trade secrets.

Practice head(s):

Asger Heine Jensen; Jakob Krag Nielsen


Other key lawyers:

Jens Grønkjær Sjølander Pihl; Iben Schaumburg


Testimonials

‘The team stands out with its open, direct, and down to earth approach. Exceptionally strong practice and a great team.’

‘Horten’s practice differs from many in the industry in that they are proactive in their advice on new regulation and are very proactive. This ability to provide strategic advice and think out plug-and-play solutions for the benefit of their clients is what makes Horten’s practice unique.’

‘Jakob Krag Nielsen is a standout legal adviser and patent litigator. He specialises in IP strategy and is able to think one step ahead of the opposing counsel.’

‘Asger Heine Jensen is easily accessible, highly responsive and just a pleasure to deal with. He has a wealth of experience in national and international IP matters, particularly in the media industry.’

‘Jakob Krag Nielsen is an outstanding strategic adviser and litigator. He has a special ability to listen and quickly understand the issue at hand, and a pragmatic approach, always providing useful, to-the-point advice. He has extensive experience with complex patent litigation and trade mark issues.’

Key clients

Kiloo


Grand Départ Copenhagen Denmark I/S


Stellantis/Leasys


Fresenius Kabi


Lunar Bank A/S


Centrica Group


Oracle Corporation


Hexagon/Leica Geosystems Technology


Sandoz/Novartis Group


Viatris (formerly Mylan Upjohn)


City of Copenhagen


Ejendomsfonden Artcenter Spritten


Studio Tómas Saraceno GmbH


SNA Europe (Denmark)


The Danish Copyright License Tribunal


Siemens


Ascendis Pharma


Wipro limited


Pharmacosmos


Ballard Power Systems Europe


Scandion Oncology


Work highlights


  • Representing Viatris ApS in an urgent preliminary injunction case initiated by the Bayer group. The case hinges on the potential invalidity of a patent covering Bayer’s blockbuster oncology drug Nexavar.
  • Representing the City of Copenhagen in respect to the 12-month postponement of the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament caused by Covid-19, as well as representing Grand Depart Copenhagen Denmark 2021 I/S, an entity consisting of The City of Copenhagen, four other municipalities and the Danish Ministry of Business) regarding the hosting of the Tour de France’s extremely prestigious Grand Depart in Denmark in 2022.
  • Representing Oracle International Corporation and Oracle America inc. in court ordered searches against suspected violators of Oracle’s trade mark rights. The cases concern unlawful parallel import of trade marked IT hardware.

Kromann Reumert

The ‘skilled‘ team at Kromann Reumert utilise its ‘outstanding expertise‘ to advise on preliminary injunction proceedings, the defence of trade marks concerning company names before the Supreme Court, and copyright cases concerning freedom of speech. With ‘analytical skills beyond compare‘, practice head Nicolai Lindgreen has a great deal of experience in acting for companies in the life sciences sector in patent and trade mark disputes and international arbitration proceedings. Martin Dahl Pedersen focuses on the commercial side of the practice, often assisting clients with the drafting of sponsorship agreements, and appearing before the International Court of Arbitration for Sport; while Nicolaj Bording excels at handling contractual matters concerning collaborative research, licensing issues, and technology transfers, with a particular emphasis on disputes concerning trade secrets.

Practice head(s):

Nicolai Lindgreen


Other key lawyers:

Frank Bøggild; Martin Dahl Pedersen; Nicolaj Bording


Testimonials

‘One of the most skilled teams in Denmark with outstanding expertise. They have good communication skills and litigation strategy.’

‘Nicolai Lindgreen – his analytical skills are beyond compare. He is able to present any case in a coherent way, in which all strong arguments are nicely coupled with each other in a logical manner.’

‘Nicolaj Bording has the ability to comprehend extremely complicated technical subject matter, he is unique.’

Key clients

Coloplast


Biogen


McDonald’s


BGI Group


Georg Jensen


Aller Media


IFF (formerly DowDuPont/Danisco)


Coop


Pandora


Mylan (Viatris)


Ceva Santé Animale


DPCMO


A. Film Production ApS


M & M Productions A/S


Work highlights


  • Represented Viatris in a case concerning Novartis’ attempt to raise preliminary injunction proceedings based on a pending patent application.
  • Represented BGI in an interim appeal case where a preliminary injunction was exceptionally refused by the Appeals Court on the basis of lack of urgency.
  • Represented Martinus Institute that owns rights to the ‘The Third Testament’,  which was copied and distributed both offline and online by a group of people.

Lundgrens

The team at Lundgrens uses its ‘high degree of knowledge‘ and ‘excellent understanding‘ to advise on the full gamut of IP issues, including the management of trade mark and design portfolios, copyright disputes, and marketing campaigns. The team assists a varied client base, including international fashion brands, security companies and casino operators. ‘Excellent, best in class IP lawyerNina Ringen leads the practice, and advises international apparel companies on the planning and implementation of anti-counterfeit programmes.

Practice head(s):

Nina Ringen 


Other key lawyers:

Søren Danelund Reipurth; Rasmus Vang; Emilie Lerstrøm


Testimonials

‘The team excels, they have a very high degree of knowledge on statutory law and industry practice, and an excellent understanding of the market. It is always a pleasure to work with them.’

‘The IP team of Lundgrens is the number one choice in Denmark. Nina Ringen and Søren Danelund Reipurt are excellent lawyers that are pro-active and fun to work with, they are outstanding lawyers. Clients love them.’

‘The team is particularly strong and I would single out Nina Ringen and Anne Mette Sloth Berner. They are uniquely easy to work with and have great knowledge of the material law – they have always delivered strong outcomes in our cases.’

‘Rasmus Vang and Søren Danelund Reipurth are the first choice for IP litigation in Denmark. They are very experienced within IP, especially design/copyright.’

‘It’s a delight to work with the very competent IP team at Lundgrens. They are very personable and easy to work with, yet extremely professional and experienced. The trade mark prosecution work is also handled very efficiently and smoothly. The Lundgrens IP team consists of excellent lawyers.’

‘Nina Ringen is great. Her vast experience yet easy going attitude makes it very easy to work with her. She is very hands-on in her advice. Nina is an excellent, best in class IP lawyer.’

Key clients

Contour Design Group


Airwair International Ltd


Jacob Jensen Design


G4S Security Services A/S


LES DEUX


Hårklinikken


Second Female


Unisport


G-Star Raw


Work highlights


  • Represented Jacob Jensen Design in media-reported injunction proceedings before the Maritime and Commercial Court, securing a solid preliminary injunction.
  • Representing Airwair International Ltd (Dr. Martens) in various enforcement cases concerning the icon’s unique trade dress, as well as handling trade mark prosecution matters.

Bugge Valentin

The ‘extremely proficient and knowledgeable‘ team at Bugge Valentin assist clients with preliminary injunction appeals and trade mark disputes concerning renaming and rebranding issues, often appearing before the Maritime and Commercial High Court. Jens Jakob Bugge, Anders Valentin, and Christian Kragelund jointly lead the IP and technology team. Bugge has broad knowledge spanning counterfeits, parallel imports and cases concerning unfair marketing practices; Valentin is a litigation expert with ‘top-notch legal expertise‘ who acts in matters concerning passing-off on behalf of design, biotech, and pharmaceuticals companies; and Kragelund has ample experience in advising on trade mark and domain name related issues, in addition to cross-border IP disputes.

Practice head(s):

Jens Jakob Bugge; Anders Valentin; Christian Kragelund


Other key lawyers:

Christian Frydenlund; Patris Hajrizaj


Testimonials

‘The team provide a very good service on IP matters, including innovative thinking about legal arguments.’

‘We are consistently impressed by Jens Jakob Bugge, Christian Kragelund, Patris Hajrizaj and Christian Frydenlund.’

‘Anders Valentin provides top notch legal expertise in a field where details are of extreme importance. This combined with industry and commercial experience lifts him up and above his competitors.’

Key clients

The Army Painter ApS


Arne Jacobsen Design


Universal Robots A/S


Orifarm A/S


Orbital Systems AB


Sandoz


Fresenius Kabi


Ascendis Health


Orkla


Tivoli A/S


Abacus Medicine A/S


Haribo


ferm LIVING


Deere & Co


Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) A/S


MC2 Therapeutics A/S


Hästens Sängar AB


Cerelia AB


Visma Bluegardens A/S


ReInvent


Japan Tobacco International


Egmont International Holding


Skechers


Lantmännen AB


KiteDanmark ApS


ETEX Group


Cembrit A/S


Sportsdirect.com Retail Limited


STADA


TEVA


FilmTalent


Legalxtract ApS


Zentiva


Glenmark


Work highlights


  • Represented Skechers in highly principled preliminary injunctive appeal proceedings before the Eastern High Court relating to Telia’s obligations as a network operator to block access to websites, which infringes the trade mark and copyrights of Skechers.
  • Representing Abacus Medicine in three separate disputes before the Maritime & Commercial High Court instigated by MSD and Novartis respectively regarding the interpretation of the new directive on falsified medicines in conjunction with parallel imports of medicines.

DLA Piper Denmark

DLA Piper Denmark’s ‘very knowledgeable‘ team dispenses advice on the full spectrum of IP matters, including distribution issues, patent licensings and franchising agreements, to companies of all sizes. ‘World class‘ practitioner Annemette Ellermann Holmbom heads up the group, often advising domestic and international corporations on anti-counterfeiting work, customs seizures and marketing-related issues. Anette Moll Berg uses her ‘deep insight‘ to assist clients with the design and selection of trade marks, particularly in relation to strategic registration matters.

Practice head(s):

Annemette Ellermann Holmbom


Other key lawyers:

Anette Moll Berg


Testimonials

‘The team is very strong on both Danish and global IP matters, and has a great network.’

‘Anette Moll Berg has deep insight, which makes the advice and input very useful and efficient from a commercial perspective.’

‘The IP Team is very knowledgeable and gives good and practicable advice.’

‘Anette Moll Berg is always ready to give sound and practical advice in relation to trade mark and copyright issues.’

‘Annemette Ellermann Holmbom is world class!’

Key clients

e-Boks A/S


Louis Poulsen A/S


Australian Bodycare ApS


Madklubben ApS


Dansk Industri


Normann Copenhagen ApS


Nuura ApS


Libertine-Libertine ApS


Hottinger Brüel & Kjær A/S


Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH


Foss Analytical A/S and the entire FOSS Group


Pen-Sam


DHI A/S


PFA Pension forsikringsselskab


Phase One A/S


Capture One A/S


Sonion A/S


Sisters Point A/S


Fleye ApS


Light-Point A/S


Profile Pictures ApS


Konges Sløjd A/S


Work highlights


  • Representing Dutch Toys Group in a series of legal proceedings against the Danish company Euro Play ApS. The matter relates to design infringement of football goals and related products.
  • Assisting Nuura ApS with filing for an injunction against the marketing and sale of a lighting fixture being a close copy of its design protected by copyright.

Lassen Ricard

Lassen Ricard primarily advises domestic and European broadcasters and television production companies on the exploitation of copyright in the radio, television and webcast spaces, in addition to re-transmission by third party distributors. Practice head Peter Lambert has extensive expertise in handling contentious matters and arbitration proceedings, and is supported by Steen Lassen.

Practice head(s):

Peter Lambert


Other key lawyers:

Steen Lassen


Key clients

DR


TV 2 Denmark


SVT


TV 4


NRK


TV 2 Norway


ARD


NDR


WDR


ZDF


RTL


Corint Media rep. Sat1 and Pro7


Mazanti-Andersen

The practice at Mazanti-Andersen houses a team known for its ‘breadth of expertise’ in advising on cross-border image right and trade mark matters, particularly when entering sponsorship agreements. Practice head Nina Henningsen primarily advises international media and entertainment companies, and stakeholders in the gambling and gaming industries, on the acquisition of copyrights. Mia Anne Gantzhorn is adept at advising life sciences and digital entertainment corporates on infringement issues, often appearing before the Maritime and Commercial High Court.

Practice head(s):

Nina Henningsen


Other key lawyers:

Mia Anne Gantzhorn


Testimonials

‘Breadth of expertise, responsiveness and knowledge.’

‘Nina Henningsen is very responsive. She has a great relationship with the Danish Gambling Authority, and her finger is always on the pulse.’

Key clients

Netflix


Bet365


Airbnb


PlayTech Ltd


Turner Broadcasting Ltd


William Hill Ltd.


Lionsgate Television


Mood Media International ltd


Leovegas Ltd


The regional TV2 stations


Work highlights


  • Advising a range of international Broadcasters and SVOD platforms on the comprehensive bill for an amendment of the Danish Copyright Act which was passed in the Danish Parliament June 2021 by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
  • Acted in a large infringement case regarding a client’s use of trade mark, logo, brand and company name. The claim came from an international investment company located in US with activities all over the world.
  • Advising clients on trade mark and marketing rights matters in connection with the UEFA soccer tournament EURO 2020.

Awa Law Advokater ApS

Rated by clients as being ‘among Denmark’s most competent‘ IP teams, Awa Law Advokater ApS advises on trade mark management issues, patent applications, and petitions for preliminary injunctions. Sidsel Hauge and Anette Rasmussen  jointly lead the team. As a European patent attorney, Hauge utilises her ‘exquisite abilities‘ to advise clients on patent procurements and patent infringement disputes, while Rasmussen assists clients in the pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, consumer goods, and food industries with her ‘very deep knowledge‘ of handling settlement negotiations before the General Court of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Practice head(s):

Sidsel Hauge; Anette Rasmussen


Other key lawyers:

Mette Parlev; Michael Bech Sommer; Mikkel Roed Trier; Joacim Lydén


Testimonials

‘AWA is among Denmark’s most competent – if not the most competent – patent agent agencies. The team is characterised by the width of their abilities.’

‘Sidsel Hauge has exquisite abilities within her field, making her a very capable and amazing litigation team member.’

‘Michael Bech Sommer has extensive knowledge about pharmaceuticals, due to his industrial background in the pharmaceuticals sector.’

Work highlights


  • Advising on Starbucks’ trade mark portfolio and clearance work within Denmark.
  • Advising Sandoz on clearance projects and prosecutions throughout Scandinavia.
  • Representing a manufacturing company in a patent infringement case.

Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab

The ‘very dedicated and well prepared‘ team at Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab handles the full spectrum of IP mandates, including IP audits and strategic matters surrounding the safeguarding of IP rights. Practice head Peer B. Petersen  is ‘very skilled within negotiations‘, and focuses on advising clients in the film and music industries on license agreements and the exploitation of copyrights, particularly in relation to computer games and TV series.

Practice head(s):

Peer B. Petersen


Other key lawyers:

Mogens Dyhr Vestergaard


Testimonials

‘A team which is very much up to date. Very dedicated and well prepared.’

‘Mogens Vestergaard and Peer B. Petersen show outstanding involvement. Very skilled within negotiations.’

‘They solve issues with a high level of efficiency.’

Key clients

Sony Music Entertainment Denmark A/S


META Film A/S


SAM Productions ApS


CrossFit, Inc.


Sony/ATV Music Publishing Scandinavia


Flex Music ApS


Addtech AB


Bonnier Publications A/S


M2 Film A/S


AddLife AB


Work highlights


  • Advising Sony Music on its attempts to transform and adapt its business to meet the demands of the ever developing changes in technology and the demands of the consumers.
  • Advising META Film on matters where titles and content of film productions on the drawing board potentially could involve trade mark and other IP rights conflicts.
  • Representing Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia in legal proceedings launched against it by the Danish soft rock band ‘Michael Learns to Rock’ (MLTR).

Clemens

Clemens‘ team has extensive experience in dispensing advice on trade secrets work, often appearing before the Maritime and Commercial High Court. Rasmus Munk Nielsen leads the team with his considerable expertise in contracts concerning the commercialisation of IP, and also handles the defence and infringement of IP rights. Simon Langvardt Müller has broad knowledge of copyright issues.

Practice head(s):

Rasmus Munk Nielsen


Other key lawyers:

Simon Langvardt Müller


Key clients

Speedtsberg A/S


Nordheat Danmark A/S


Mjølner Informatics A/S


Liebherr-Danmark ApS


Unipak A/S


Aerovit A/S


User IT ApS


Interflora Danmark A/S


Sewatech ApS


DAHL Law Firm

Led by Frederik Bruhn, Søren Wolder and Claes Wildfang from Copenhagen, Herning and Aarhus respectively, the team of ‘highly skilled lawyers‘ at DAHL Law Firm serves a diverse client base spanning the fashion, interior, entertainment, and food industries. Wildfang has extensive contentious expertise, often appearing before the Supreme Court.

Practice head(s):

Frederik Bruhn; Søren Wolder; Claes Wildfang


Testimonials

‘Highly skilled lawyers.’

Key clients

itm8 Holding A/S


DK Company A/S


DK Company Vejle A/S


Dissing A/S


OG E-sport A/S


Sam Partner A/S


People in Sport A/S


Brands4Kids A/S


KMC Kartoffelmelcentralen a.m.b.a.


Northern Greens A/S


Ventus-Denmark ApS


JBS Textile Group A/S


Society of Lifestyle A/S


Give Steel A/S


Work highlights


  • Advised System Cleaners A/S on a patent matter regarding a former employee’s patented invention.
  • Represented Dissing A/S in a preliminary injunction case regarding a design right infringement.

LØJE IP

Led by Johan Løje, IP specialist firm LØJE IP represents right holders in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is often engaged in industrial applied arts litigation, and most notable advises the Danish Design Association in addition to representing international pharmaceuticals and cosmetics companies.


Practice head(s):

Johan Løje


Key clients

MARS, Inc


L’Oreal


FIFA


STELTON A/S


DISA Industries A/S


SP Group A/S


MYLAN, Inc.


Timothy Jacob Jensen A/S


FOCUS Lighting A/S


Too Good To Go A/S


KH Würtz ApS


Ditte Fischer


Garde Hvalsøe A/S


Mette Ditmer A/S


Trek Bicycle Corporation


Stilov ApS


LE KLINT A/S


PHARMA NORD A/S


ALTIA PLC


PASCAL A/S


Work highlights


  • Represented Anne Black (AB) in her attempt to sue for infringement and damages.
  • Represented Mette Ditmer A/S in a case, which concerned whether JYSK A/S had copied a large number of designs developed by Mette Ditmer A/S.
  • Represented KH Würtz A/S in suing large retail company F&H A/S and Christian Bitz for infringement of his world-famous tableware.

Andersen Partners

Kenneth Cramer and Lisbeth Elmgaard jointly lead the IP team at Andersen Partners from Kolding. The team primarily advises on IP strategies and portfolios. Cramer is adept at handling matters concerning franchising and imitation issues, while Elmgaard advises on the protection and enforcement of IP rights.

Practice head(s):

Kenneth Cramer; Lisbeth Elmgaard


Testimonials

‘Andersen Partners is great to work with both on a professional and personal level. Even complicated matters can become easy to navigate and understandable from a legal point of view.’

‘There is close cooperation and good balance between advising and listening to understand corporate related concerns.’

‘Good, professional relations with high degree of trust.’

Key clients

Danæg Holding A/S


Zizzi Denmark A/S


Treetops Aps


Pilgrim A/S


Mos Mosh A/S


Enelift ApS


Solar A/S


Nic. Christiansen Gruppen A/S


Ellepot A/S


F. Engel K/S


GALST

The team at GALST often advises music publishers, composers and broadcasting corporations in matters concerning the transfer of rights, copyright enforcement injunctions and counterfeiting issues. Kristian Dreyer is a disputes specialist, while Christian Steen Laursen handles international arbitration proceedings. Hans Christian Galst advises on IP enforcement cases.

Practice head(s):

Kristian Dreyer; Christian Steen Laursen; Hans Christian Galst


Key clients

KODA


DEAS A/S


Evida Nord A/S


Radius Elnet A/S (former DONG Energy A/S)


Ørsted Salg & Service A/S (former DONG Energy A/S)


Foreningen De Unges Almene Boligselskab


CEJ A/S


Jeudan A/S


Atradius Collections


Capital Investment


Sony Mobile


NEWSEC A/S


Euromaster Danmark A/S


Danish Association of Chartered Estate Agents


Danish Property Federation


LM Ericsson AB


Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.


Azetz A/S


AFK Koncernen


Sjeldani Boligadministration A/S


Danish Association of private co-operative housing (ABF)


Inova Energy ApS


Inova Nordic ApS


CNR Invest ApS


Moalem Weitemeyer

Moalem Weitemeyer’s IP team handles the full spectrum of mandates, including licensing matters, infringement disputes, and brand protection issues. Pernille Nørkær heads up the practice and has ample experience in advising e-sports companies, gambling providers and game developers on brand protection issues and the clearance of third party rights in relation to counterfeits.

Practice head(s):

Pernille Nørkær


Other key lawyers:

Martin Søndergaard


Key clients

RelyOn Nutec


Imerco A/S


ZWILLING J. A. HENCKELS A/S SCANDINAVIA


DAY Birger et Mikkelsen


Goodiebox ApS


FC Nordsjælland A/S


Trophy Games


Group 888


All at Sea


Proactive A/S


HBO Nordic AB


Takt A/S


Landis+Gyr A/S


Butler’s Choice A/S


NMP A/S


Smarkets (Malta) Limited


VKR Holding A/S


Astralis Group A/S


Birger Christensen A/S


Miild A/S


Zacco

The team at Zacco assists a diverse client base with trade mark and design portfolio management ossies, in addition to customs actions and infringement disputes. The team serves a number of notable clients, including Arla Foods and Chanel. Thomas Mølsgaard leads the team with his broad knowledge of the protection and enforcement of trade names and secrets, domain names, and patents.

Practice head(s):

Thomas Mølsgaard


Key clients

Lego Juris A/S


Arla Foods AmbA


Compagnie Financière Richemont SA


Chanel SAS, France


Chanel SARL, Switzerland


3C Retail A/S


The Sports Federation of Denmark & The Olympic Committee of Denmark


Toms Group A/S


Tryg Forsikring A/S


TDC Group A/S


Suztain


Sanrio Corporation Ltd.


Sony Corporation Ltd.


Work highlights


  • Advised Cartier on a range of customs and enforcement actions to reduce trade in illegal copies, including a large counterfeit seizure during 2022 by the Danish customs authorities.
  • Assisted 3C Retail with handling a multi-level legal dispute, successfully securing a preliminary injunction and subsequent cancellation of a global competitor’s trade mark.
  • Monitoring and enforcing the International Olympics Committee’s trade mark rights in relation to incorrect use and commercialisation attempts within the Danish marketplace.