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ADVOKATFIRMAET GJESSINGREIMERS AS

IP and tech boutique ADVOKATFIRMAET GJESSINGREIMERS AS is hailed by clients for its ‘unique‘ knowledge of the full range of intellectual property matters, including copyrights, trade marks, and patents. With notable strength in the life sciences, energy, and consumer goods sectors, the team is routinely instructed by prominent international and domestic corporations. Felix Reimers oversees the group, handling contentious and non-contentious trade mark, patent and trade secret work. Seasoned litigator Ida Gjessing has a focus on patent and trade mark litigation and is currently acting as lead counsel for Welltec in the Welltec-Altus Intervention patent case, working alongside Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik. Amund Brede Svendsen has a notable focus on patent work for clients in the pharma and oil and gas services industries.

Practice head(s):

Felix Reimers


Other key lawyers:

Ida Gjessing; Amund Brede Svendsen; Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik


Testimonials

‘GjessingReimers works close with the client, have a good understanding of the pharma area and an unique knowledge of intellectual property matters.’

‘They have the knowledge to explain complicated legal matters and arguments in a way that the client can follow so that the cooperation works to the best of the task to be solved. Felix Reimers shows unique knowledge and experience within patents and intellectual property law.’

‘The people, their dedication, curiosity, and ability to quickly understand technical issues of a given matter of relevance for the legal assessment is outstanding. Also the constructive and focused approach towards working with clients.’

‘Ida Gjessing and Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik are excellent legal professionals who understand how to navigate through complicated technical matters and still present and summarise the legal assessment in an easy-to-understand manner.’

‘We have experienced supreme service, on short notice from our side. We have been meet with professional and competent lawyers.’

Key clients

Orkla ASA


Glamox AS


Aker Solutions AS


Welltec A/S


Zoetis LLC


Schneider Electric AS


NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS


Beckmann AS


Buypass AS


KORO – Art in Public Spaces


Work highlights


  • Representing well intervention specialists Welltec in patent infringement and revocation proceedings against Altus Intervention AS, a supplier of well intervention services.
  • Successfully represented backpack manufacturer Beckmann in a design infringement case against Frii of Norway in the Oslo District Court.
  • Representing the German entertainment company Star Entertainment GmbH in a dispute with Warner Bros. concerning concerts dedicated to the Harry Potter music.

Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS

With notable strength in the pharma, aquaculture, and fisheries industries, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS fields a ‘young and talented’ team that sits within the firm’s broader technology, media, and IP department. Vebjørn Krag Iversen oversees the group and has a substantial IP practice that covers patent litigation, trade secrets work, and product imitations. Working alongside Iversen, Andreas Bernt acts primarily for clients in the media and entertainment sectors. The team also includes the ‘extremely experienced’ Håkon Bleken and Håkon Austdal, who are key contacts for contentious matters, particularly in the pharma, food, and life sciences sectors.

Practice head(s):

Vebjørn Krag Iversen


Other key lawyers:

Håkon Austdal; Håkon Bleken; Andreas Bernt


Testimonials

‘Business-oriented advice. Fast and complete responses. Deep knowledge of the industry and of the IP-wide scenario.’

‘Håkon Bleken and Håkon Austdal are extremely experienced IP lawyers and IP litigators. By entrusting a matter to them, the client knows it is getting the best possible advice on the specific subject.’

‘A good and available team with a wide range of skills towards our film industry.’

‘Vebjørn Krag Iversen is very sharp and intelligent; truly impressed with his ability to understand complex technologies.’

‘We were able to find with Haavind the necessary skills to manage a very sensitive litigation related to IP rights and contractual matters, leveraging a perfect knowledge of Norwegian law but also court practices.’

‘Top tier IP rights/contractual matters professionals.’

‘Haavind has a young and talented IP team. They are pleasant to work with and good communicators.’

‘Håkon Austdal is the one to watch. With his dual education having a degree in pharmacy, he has extraordinary skills relevant in pharma patent cases. He is also likeable and trustworthy, creating a good atmosphere when entering the room.’

Key clients

STIM


Orifarm


RiksTV


Sandoz


Equinor


Viaplay


Insud Pharma


Medical Valley


Cloetta


Motion Blur


Work highlights


  • Acted for Sandoz in two major patent disputes within the pharmaceuticals sector.
  • Representing STIM AS in one of the largest patent litigation matters conducted in Norway.
  • Acting for ViaPlay in principled copyright litigation regarding rights to Premier League broadcasts.

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Noted for its strength in patent, trade mark, and copyright disputes, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS also routinely advises clients on the IP aspects of transactions as well as regulatory matters. The team is overseen by Camilla Vislie, who focuses on contentious matters and is described by clients as ‘one of the most outstanding IP lawyers in Norway’. Eirik W Raanes is the key name for clients in the oil and gas, renewables, and entertainment industries, while ‘legal encyclopaediaMagnus Hauge Greaker also handles contentious mandates, representing clients in major patent litigation within the pharma, energy, and collective rights sectors. Julie Rasmussen Solli is praised for her ‘outstanding overview and understanding of the field‘.

Practice head(s):

Camilla Vislie


Other key lawyers:

Magnus Hauge Greaker; Eirik W Raanes; Julie Rasmussen Solli


Testimonials

‘The IP team in Thommessen is highly skilled and professional, giving practical advice. I like working with them.’

‘I have worked with Camilla Vislie who is a very good lawyer and strategic adviser.’

‘Camilla Vislie is leading the IP department and she is, from a professional perspective, one of the most outstanding IP lawyers in Norway. In addition, Camilla is a sympathetic person who is very pleasant to work with.’

‘Eirik Raanes is an extremely valuable strategic adviser on complex matters. He quickly understands the core of the case and the business needs.’

‘Magnus Greaker is a legal encyclopaedia. He knows everything there is to know about the law, and has an overview of the details of the case that is impressive.’

‘Experienced and strong team. Covers all areas within IP.’

‘Julie Solli is experienced, has got an outstanding overview and understanding of the field. She always delivers beyond my expectations and is a great adviser within the whole IP field.’

‘What I value the most is Julie Solli’s in-depth knowledge of the consumer protection regulation, her ability to understand our business and the way she gives quick answers and assessments to complex questions.’

Key clients

Bristol-Myers Squibb


BioMar AS


TONO SA


Neuraxpharm


Equinor ASA


Vianode AS


Dagens Næringsliv AS


AutoStore AS


Intervet International BV (MSD Animal Health)


Philip Morris International/Philip Morris Norway AS


Helsenor AS


Rolex


Samsung Electronics Nordic AB


NorgesGruppen ASA


Norwegian Recording Artists Association NORA


Ferring Pharmaceuticals


TBL Licensing LLC


Den Norske Apotekforeningen (The Norwegian Pharmacy Association)


Optime Subsea AS


Kahoot!


Komplett Group ASA


Work highlights


  • Counsel for Bristol-Myers Squibb in an appeal following patent litigation against Teva relating to a patent protecting Bristol-Myers Squibb’s ground-breaking drug Eliquis.
  • Representing Neuraxpharm and Laboratories Lesvi in patent infringement and validity litigation against Biogen relating to Biogen’s dosage patent concerning a treatment for MS.
  • Acted for TONO before the Supreme Court in a dispute against Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra regarding remuneration for the orchestra’s performance of works.

Wiersholm

Wiersholm’s ‘best in town’ IP practice stands out for its broad expertise across the full spectrum of intellectual property matters, advising clients across a broad range of industries on copyright issues, patent litigation, trade mark matters, and trade secrets work. The ‘excellentHans Erik Johnsen has a broad practice with a notable emphasis on the broadcasting, media, and sports sectors. Rune Opdahl specialises in contentious and non-contentious copyright, trade mark, and patent matters, while seasoned IP litigator Anne Marie Sejersted has extensive experience acting for clients in the life sciences, offshore, and renewables industries; the trio jointly oversees the team. At associate level, Kristiane Aarvik and Dina Brask are also recommended.

Practice head(s):

Hans Erik Johnsen; Rune Opdahl; Anne Marie Sejersted


Other key lawyers:

Dina Brask; Kristiane Aarvik


Testimonials

‘The team delivers services of very high quality. They are proactive, solution-oriented, efficient, available and very conscious of quality. Their sector knowledge and experience within our sector is unique and makes them our preferred legal adviser. In total, we are very satisfied with Wiersholm’s IP team.’

‘The individuals we work with are always available and provide high quality legal advice within short deadlines. They are extremely service minded and professional.’

‘I worked mainly with Anne Marie Sejersted and Dina Brask. Both are very talented individuals who were very well prepared for the trials we faced. I felt the company was in very good hands, and we won our cases.’

‘Hans Erik Johnsen is one of kind. Excellent lawyer and knows the media market in Norway especially well.’

‘Wiersholm has in our case set itself apart through its meticulous approach to legal problem-solving. They were detailed in their practices, left no stone unturned in their pursuit of legal excellence for us.’

‘We strongly recommend Wiersholm. Their department for intellectual property is, in my opinion, best in town. They do have the perfect combination of practical and theoretical knowledge.’

‘Hans Erik Johnsen offers first-class service, and his advice is always to the point. Rune Opdahl has an outstanding technical understanding.’

‘Anne-Marie Sejersted: Very experienced and competent.’

Key clients

SkandiaEnergi Omsetning AS


NOBA Bank Group AB


Visma AS


Monster AS


Schibsted ASA


Altibox AS


Silva Green Fuel DA


Statkraft


Aller Media Group


Orkla ASA


Rimfrost AS


Norsk Postkodelotteri AS


Discovery Networks Norway AS


ByOslo Group


Anora AS


Nordisk Film


Glenmark Pharmaceuticals


Aars


Work highlights


  • Representing Eltorque AS in an unfair marketing lawsuit against Brødrene Dahl AS.
  • Successfully defended Silva Green Fuel in patent litigation brought against the client by LTL; the court ruled that the client’s production method for biofuel would not infringe LTL’s patent.
  • Representing Bank Norwegian (a branch of NOBA Bank Group) in a substantial trade mark dispute against Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA.

Wikborg Rein

Lauded by clients as ‘one of Norway’s strongest‘, Wikborg Rein’s intellectual property offering spans all core areas of IP law, with notable emphasis on contentious matters, particularly patent litigation. Hanna Beyer Olaussen heads up the ‘stellar‘ team, which sits within the firm’s broader tech and digitalisation practice, led by Lars Erik Steinkjer. Olaussen advises start-ups and large multinational corporations on intellectual property rights related to emerging technology, while Steinkjer has particular experience handling complex patent disputes in the offshore, aquaculture, and pharma sectors. The core team also includes Gunnar Meyer, who is ‘one of Norway’s most experienced patent litigators‘, as well as the ‘highly competentNora Bratheim.

Practice head(s):

Hanna Beyer Olaussen


Other key lawyers:

Gunnar Meyer; Nora Bratheim; Lars Erik Steinkjer


Testimonials

‘Stellar team working to meet client’s objectives.’

‘Gunnar Meyer has for many years been a leading light in the Norwegian IP scene. He continues to be and his knowledge and expertise is well sought after. Nora Bratheim is a rising star.’

‘One of Norway’s strongest IP teams.’

‘Gunnar Meyer is one of Norway’s most experienced patent litigators. Lars Erik Steinkjer and Nora Bratheim are also highly competent in patent law.’

‘Lars Erik Steinkjer is a very competent attorney who has extensive knowledge about patent law, even some of the more niche topics.’

‘Gunnar Meyer has tons of experience, being the senior attorney of the team. Do not be fooled by his friendly attitude – in court he will indeed find the weak points of the other party.’

‘Nora Bratheim has already proved to be a great support for the senior attorneys of the team. She is engaged in various activities in the Norwegian IP community, and she will certainly be one of the best in a few years.’

‘Hanna Olaussen is excellent in negotiating and writing IP contracts. She understands the whole field of IP and the clients’ need, which results in commercially strong agreements. She is highly professional, always available and provides to the point and value adding advice.’

Key clients

Archer Ltd.


Fornybar Norge


Hydro Havrand AS


Jerven AS


NEL ASA


Norgesgruppen ASA


Ocean Sun AS


Quantafuel ASA


Stiftelsen Norsk Rikstoto


Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.


Vygruppen AS


Amedia AS


Jotun AS


Nio Norway AS


Work highlights


  • Represented Ocean Sun in patent enforcement litigation against a third party within the solar energy sector.
  • Representing Teva in multiple patent invalidity lawsuits against patentees.
  • Represented Nel ASA in a patent licence agreement litigation relating to hydrogen technology.

BAHR

BAHR has a solid track record advising multinational pharma companies, as well as clients in the energy, media, and telecoms sectors, on patent litigation and major IP transactions. The ‘very skilledEirik Basmo Ellingsen was promoted to partner in 2023 and now heads up the team, while seasoned litigator Gunnar Sørlie has extensive experience handling high-profile patent disputes. Jacob A. Møller joined the team in March 2023; he leads the firm’s overall technology group and advises clients in the tech sector on various IP issues. Senior associate Anja Stensrud Elverum is another core name here. Are Stenvik left the firm in 2023 to become a Supreme Court justice.

Practice head(s):

Eirik Basmo Ellingsen


Other key lawyers:

Anja Stensrud Elverum; Gunnar Sørlie; Jacob A. Møller


Testimonials

‘Knowledgeable about IP law in Norway and EU. High availability. Able to understand commercial/strategic side of the customer and provide meaningful advice.’

‘Eirik Basmo Ellingsen is a very skilled lawyer with good understanding of his client’s needs and, of course, very knowledgeable in IP law. Always delivers on time.’

‘Anja Elverum is a up-and-coming star within intellectual property law in Norway. She has an impressive overview of both the law and the details of the case.’

Key clients

Amer Sports (Salomon S.A.S. and Atomic Austria GmbH)


Baker Hughes


Bayer


Biogen


Bristol-Myers Squibb


Cisco


Equinor


Ewos AS


Neurim Pharmaceuticals


Novartis


Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra


REMA 1000


Roche/Genentech


Work highlights


  • Represented Stiftelsen Oslo-Filharmonien, one of Norway’s largest orchestras, in a high-profile copyright case before the Supreme Court.
  • Representing Biogen in patent litigation before the Oslo District Court concerning the validity of the patent for Tecfidera.
  • Represented Bristol-Myers Squibb in complex patent litigation concerning the blockbuster drug Eliquis.

Kvale Advokatfirma DA

The ‘effective and thoroughMarie Vaale-Hallberg heads up Kvale Advokatfirma DA’s intellectual property offering, which attracts praise for its ‘unique‘ industry knowledge. The group has notable expertise in advising leading food and beverage companies on trade mark matters, counting leading Norwegian agricultural cooperatives Tine and Nortura among its clients. The team also has a presence in the tech industry, as well as the life sciences and offshore sectors. Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer takes point on contentious matters and has a strong track record in advising on patent litigation in the pharma space.

Practice head(s):

Marie Vaale-Hallberg


Other key lawyers:

Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer


Testimonials

‘The team is directed by Marie Vaale Hallberg, who is a leading expert with regard to food law.’

‘Marie Vaale-Hallberg: effective and thorough, gives high-quality advice and is an excellent communicator. Marie is an excellent adviser in much more than IPR, in particular with regard to general, commercial agreements within our industry. She also deserves to be recommended with regard to dispute resolution with regard to IPR in commercial matters.’

‘What makes Kvale’s IP team unique is the in-depth knowledge of the industry. In addition, Kvale’s team delivers fast and is very pleasant to work with.’

‘Marie Vaale-Hallberg is my go-to lawyer for IP and marketing law issues. She has very good knowledge of the industry, delivers fast, and knows the relevant law.’

‘Kvale’s IPR team has a strong background in intellectual property law. This includes excellent knowledge and expertise in patents, trade marks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related areas. Kvale tailors its services to meet its clients’ specific needs, including personalised strategies, regular communication, and a commitment to achieving our objectives as a client.’

‘Marie Vaale-Hallberg has a deep understanding of intellectual property law and combines her skills with a commercial mindset. She has the ability to think critically and find creative solutions to legal challenges. It is easy to work with her and she understands the clients’ needs.’

Key clients

Viatris


TwoDay


Einride


Brødrene Ekornes Industri


Compusoft


Elkjøp/Dixons Carphone


Teqball Holding


Mills


Pfizer


Jaguar Land Rover


Altibox


Unilever


Nortura


Sandoz


Renolit


Telia


Universal Music


TINE


Ferring


Diplom-Is


Car-Freshener Corporation


Orifarm


Kreativt Forum


Ridestore Holding


The Lovesac Company


M Vest Water


Owkin


Work highlights


  • Representing Viatris in revocation and infringement proceedings in relation to Biogen’s patent for a method of treating multiple sclerosis.
  • Acting as main legal advisers on all aspects of intellectual property for TINE.
  • Advising MVW on a global patenting strategy and on technology acquisitions, in and out-bound intellectual property licensing, R&D agreements, distribution arrangements and contentious matters.

Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS

Recent work highlights for the intellectual property team at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS include successfully representing Rottefella AS and Madshus AS in a high-profile patent and trade mark infringement case. The ‘very dedicated and responsive‘ team is overseen by Thomas Hagen and also includes Halvor Manshaus, a seasoned litigator with significant expertise advising on patent disputes for clients in the media sector. Other key names include Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen and Øyvind Eidissen, who focus on patent disputes and licence agreements, respectively.

Practice head(s):

Thomas Hagen


Other key lawyers:

Øyvind Eidissen; Halvor Manshaus; Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen


Testimonials

‘Team offers deep industry expertise and tailored legal insights, with a good collaborative culture.’

‘Thomas Hagen consistently goes the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction with excellent communication throughout the process.’

‘Great breadth of talent.’

‘Very dedicated and responsive.’

‘Exceptional support from the team! They know how businesses think and how best to bring value! Highly recommended!’

‘The practice is a modern and forward thinking company. Their involvement in their clients is exceptional and allow for a unique bi-directional engagement. The practice is very interested to learn from their clients, which allows for a better outcome in the cases in question.’

‘The individuals are very dedicated people. They are very good listeners, and they don’t stress the time it takes to establish good ways to communicate. They respect everyone’s opinion and facilitate good team work across themselves and their clients. We have an especially good relationship with Halvor Manshaus and Thomas Hagen within the company.’

Key clients

Rottefella AS


Altus Intervention AS


Schlumberger


Merck Sharp & Dohme


Aker Group


CoorsTek Membrane Sciences AS


NEC Oncoimmunity AS


Polaris Media ASA


Verdens Gang AS


Devico AS


Madshus AS


TV 2 AS


Subsea Smart Solutions AS and Subsea Solutions AS


Nordic Unmanned AS


TCO AS


Vard Group AS


Jacobs Douwe Egberts


Work highlights


  • Successfully represented the Norwegian ski binding producer Rottefella AS and the Norwegian ski producer Madshus AS in a large court case against Amer (Atomic and Salomon) in Borgarting Court of Appeal concerning patent and trade mark infringement and invalidity claims.
  • Successfully represented Altus Intervention AS in a large court case against Welltec in Oslo District Court concerning patent infringement and invalidity claims.
  • Successfully represented one of the world’s most famous footballers in trade mark applications.

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

The ‘very reliable and committed‘ team at Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig regularly handles contentious and non-contentious copyright matters for clients in the culture and sports industries. Practice head Rune Ljostad has extensive experience in advising media, entertainment, and life sciences companies on copyright and trade mark issues, while Espen Tøndel, praised for his ‘unmatched knowledge and dedication‘, advises on IP strategy and commercialisation. At associate level, the ‘exceptionalNicholas Foss Barbantonis handles trade mark disputes and IP transactions, while the ‘brilliant’ Hedda Baumann Heier is recommended for her copyright expertise.

Practice head(s):

Rune Ljostad


Other key lawyers:

Nicholas Foss Barbantonis; Hedda Baumann Heier; Espen Tøndel


Testimonials

‘We have been very pleased with the team at Simonsen. They are always ready to assist, even when the deadlines are tight. The team is very reliable and committed.’

‘Rune Ljostad is a great litigator and has excellent knowledge of intellectual property matters.’

‘Hedda Baumann Heier is very dedicated and provides accurate and valuable advice. She has been actively involved in our copyright litigation.’

‘Nicholas Barbatonis provide precise and useful advice, without unnecessary elaborations. He always responds within a short period of time and delivers within the agreed time-period. A talented lawyer which you may rely on!’

‘I am absolutely delighted with the exceptional services provided by the intellectual property legal team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to protecting my intellectual property rights keep exceeding my expectations.’

‘Espen Tøndel’s extensive experience in intellectual property and technology matters makes him the ultimate adviser. His seasoned expertise and ability to foresee challenges have proven invaluable to me. If you need guidance in these fields, Espen’s unmatched knowledge and dedication are second to none.’

‘Nicholas Foss Barbantonis is an exceptional intellectual property legal adviser. What truly distinguishes Nicholas is his unwavering positive persistence. He approaches challenges with a tenacity that’s both refreshing and effective. If you’re seeking an expert who combines academic excellence with real-world experience and a winning attitude, Nicholas Foss Barbantonis is the name to trust.’

‘Rune Ljostad and Hedda Baumann Heier are brilliant. They are quick to respond and have great knowledge of both Norwegian and international law.’

Key clients

Bank Norwegian AS


IOTA Foundation


Trannel International Ltd


Munch Museum


Kystgjerdet AS


Lootie.com


Motion Picture Association (MPA)


Dehns Patent and Trademark


Scandza AS


Synnøve Finden AS


Skanska Norge AS


Sørlandschips AS


Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen


Paramount Pictures Corporation


Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE)


Work highlights


  • Representing the German non-profit foundation IOTA Foundation in a court case concerning copyright ownership and usage rights to the technological platform necessary for the functioning of the IOTA cryptocurrency.
  • Representing Kystgjerdet AS in a trade mark infringement compensation claim from two competitors.
  • Representing Lootie.com in a trade mark dispute against Hong Kong company Horizon Limited, which has applied for the EU trade mark “LOOTIE”.

Arntzen de Besche

Tommy Dahlen oversees Arntzen de Besche’s intellectual property team, which continues to advise on the IP aspects of large transactions, particularly for start-ups and established clients in the tech industry. Dahlen takes point on non-contentious mandates and has particular expertise in advising on the preparation and implementation of protection strategies. He is ably assisted by the ‘constructive, pragmatic and responsiveChristopher Hestnes; both are based in Trondheim.

Practice head(s):

Tommy Dahlen


Other key lawyers:

Christopher Hestnes


Testimonials

‘Adeb treats us very professionally and they reply quickly. They do care about our company and always have some specialists in their team that are right for our processes.’

‘The crew we work with reacts fast and knows our processes, we can almost treat them as our internal crew.’

‘I have worked with Christopher Hestnes on a joint development agreement, and I have been pleased with the advice I have received. In particular, Christopher has been constructive, pragmatic and responsive during the negotiation process.’

‘Timely and high quality advice.’

‘Efficient work processes and strong understanding for our needs.’

‘Tommy Dahlen and his team are able to provide IP advice in a strategic and relevant business context, which – in our view – is a unique and highly valuable contribution to our activities.’

‘Tommy Dahlen is our primary contact and provides timely and relevant advice. He is always available and prepared to provide assistance when needed. He is dedicated to support our business objectives and always spend time to understand our business deals from a commercial perspective and that all activities are fully aligned with our “big picture”. He also possesses a deep understanding of technology and science, which for us is a key factor in the majority of our transactions.’

Key clients

Nortura SA


Tellu IOT AS


Petroleum Geo-Services ASA


Merck


SINTEF AS


SINTEF Energi AS


Alva Industries AS


Helse Midt-Norge RHF


EG A/S


Novelda AS


Frøy Kapital AS


FARA AS


Strise AS


Work highlights


  • Assisted EG A/S with its acquisition of PatientSky SaaS Norway AS and PatientSky App AS.
  • Assisted Novelda AS with carrying out vendor due diligence reviews and assisted in relation to a contemplated equity raise.
  • Assisted Frøy Kapital AS with its acquisition of a majority stake in OceanTech Innovation.

Brækhus Advokatfirma DA

Julius Berg Kaasin attracts praise for his ‘excellent commercial understanding‘ and leads the growing intellectual property practice at Brækhus Advokatfirma DA. With significant in-house experience from the retail and technology industries, Kaasin is well-placed to advise on the full range of IP matters, with notable emphasis on trade secrets issues. The group handles all aspects of IP work, including copyright, industrial property rights, and patent litigation, collaborating closely with the firm’s technology department. At associate level, Karna Fog and Ingvild Aarskog are the key names to note.

Practice head(s):

Julius Berg Kaasin


Other key lawyers:

Karna Fog; Ingvild Aarskog


Testimonials

‘Highly competent, proactive and we were involved well along the way.’

‘Speedy and timely response.’

‘A commercial approach to trade mark practice.’

‘Julius Berg Kaasin has an excellent commercial understanding following his time in-house.’

‘Strong competence and capabilities regarding IP legislation. Proactive counselling concerning IP matters to secure customers interest. Good understanding of business risks accompanied by appropriate pragmatism based on customers business activities makes Brækhus a trusted business partner.’

‘Julius Berg Kaasin is proactive and efficient in both his communication and in the way he follows up on various enquiries. His ability to give a precise, yet effective case presentation with outlined alternatives and clear recommendations based on the dialogue makes him an appreciated member of the Brækhus team.’

‘They are very much on their toes and willing to assist.’

‘Julius Berg Kaasin is very nice and committed.’

Key clients

Bbhugme AS


Capgemini


Flytoget AS


Galleri F15


G2 Ocean


Legentic AS


Nille AS


Princess-Gruppen AS


Skeidarliving Group AS


Start Medical AS


Stokke AS


Postnord AS


Work highlights


  • Successfully defended Flytoget in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Tellmann Executive Advisors.
  • Advising shipping giant joint venture G2 Ocean on IP prosecutions and contentious matters, including the management of its IP portfolio.
  • Advised Stokke AS on IP and related law matters such as unfair competition and marketing law, as well as transactional IP and other commercial law matters.

Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS

Closely cooperating with the firm’s TMT practice, the intellectual property and marketing team at Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS acts for a diverse roster of clients across the media, television, and arts and culture sectors on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Practice head Lisa Digernes is dual-qualified in Norway and New York and has significant experience advising on cross-border IP matters, including strategies and protection work. Tom G Eilertsen focuses on intellectual property rights in the film industry, while Jan Morten Evertsen handles copyright work across a range of industries. For clients in the consumer goods industry, Rune Nordengen and Cathrine Grundvig are the key contacts to note. Bente Holmvang left the firm in 2023.

Practice head(s):

Lisa Digernes


Other key lawyers:

Tom G Eilertsen; Jan Morten Evertsen; Rune Nordengen; Cathrine Grundvig


Testimonials

‘Professional, quick service, good legal advice within the field of art and film, agreements regarding copyrights and fees, national and international competence.’

‘Strength in international IP law.’

‘Lisa Digernes is skilled and highly professional, and she is a kind person.’

‘For us, Bull stands out with their deep knowledge of both Norwegian and US entertainment law. Additionally, they offer expertise across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines, ensuring we’re covered even when venturing outside our typical legal arenas.’

‘Jan Morten Evertsen I’ve been working with for many years and we both know what’s needed and can work straight to the point when needed. Lisa Digernes, has been a big help in international issues and in negotiations about details in contracts made with international players.’

‘What truly stood out was their commitment to transparent communication – every step of the way, we felt informed and involved. I wholeheartedly recommend this firm for anyone seeking not just legal expertise, but a partner dedicated to a client-centric, fair, and efficient legal experience.’

‘I can’t praise our lawyer Rune Nordengen enough! His flexibility is truly commendable – always adapting to the companies needs seamlessly. Communication with him is also always very good and transparent. He takes proactive measures, going above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend Rune for his exceptional qualities across the board!’

‘Cathrine Grundtvig stands out as one of Norway’s most seasoned and esteemed attorneys within marketing law.’

Key clients

Apcoa


AGICOA


Atea


AutoStore


Blaane Film


Fab001


Friluftsmagasinet


Holocaust Center


Kahoot!


Kärcher


Leave Spildefilm


Nobel Peace Center


Norn Studio


Puma


Qvisten Animation


TRY


UpNorth Film


Varier Furniture


Vestre


Work highlights


  • Successfully represented R21 Arkitekter in a lawsuit against Steil Arkitektur in terms of an architect’s design rights.
  • Assisting Qvisten Animation with IPR issues and preparing agreements for the client’s animation films and other products.
  • Assisting UpNorth Film with IPR issues for the production of several documentaries.

Advokatfirmaet CLP DA

Under the leadership of Stephan Brodschöll and the ‘very knowledgeable and pragmaticHanne Heltne, Advokatfirmaet CLP DA advises technology companies, software clients, and media houses on disputes, transactions, and portfolio restructurings. Brödscholl handles both contentious and non-contentious mandates for clients in the IT industry, while Heltne draws on in-house experience from both the energy and media industry to advise on movie rights, copyright licensing, and the IP aspects of transactions.

Practice head(s):

Hanne Heltne; Stephan Brodschöll


Testimonials

‘Hanne Heltne is our lead for all IPR-related questions. Very knowledgeable and pragmatic, flexible and easy to work with.’

‘High quality legal support and analysis of law. Great availability and promptness in responding to inquiries.’

‘Hanne Helte is an excellent, skilled lawyer and very responsive and represented us well in negotiations with other parties, and we were proud to have her as our outside counsel.’

‘We have a good overall impression of the team.’

‘Hanne Heltne combines legal knowledge with a solid commercial understanding, and is always a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

Aftenposten AS


VGTV AS


Schibsted ASA


Schibsted Norge AS


Resoptima AS


Nordic Nanovector ASA


AMCS Group


Promon AS


WindSim AS


Dyreidentitet AS


Sanity AS


Fusetools AS


Interwell P&A AS


Vivaldi Technology AS


Prophylaxia AS


E-smart AS


Otivio AS


Vitux AS


Agder Energi AS


Signicat AS


poLight AS


Podme AS


Orange Business Services AB


Ignite Procurement AS


Hafa Brand Group AB


Brim Explorer AS


Recover AS


Work highlights


  • Advised Nordic Nanovector ASA on restructuring its technology and IPR portfolio.
  • Advised Schibsted Norge AS on its sale of a group of media houses to Polaris Media ASA.
  • Successfully acted for Hafa Brand Group AB in opposition proceedings regarding a similar trade mark from a competitor.

CMS Kluge

Clients in the music industry regularly seek the counsel of CMS Kluge’s intellectual property team, described as the ‘best team in Norway when it comes to licensing of music and media rights’. Marte Thorsby, who has extensive in-house experience from the music industry, is the key name here. Practice head Thomas Rieber-Mohn focuses on copyright and trade marks, while Kyrre Tangen Andersen takes point on technology-related IP work.

Practice head(s):

Thomas Rieber-Mohn


Other key lawyers:

Kyrre Tangen Andersen; Henrik Høines; Steffen Asmundsson; Marte Thorsby; Morten Smedal Nadheim


Testimonials

‘Best team in Norway when it comes to licensing of music and media rights. Thorough industry knowledge combined with enthusiasm and great strategic and legal skills.’

‘Marte Thorsby has unique industry knowledge from the music industry. She knows all about both politics, licensing and the economic aspects of the industry. Morten Smedal Nadheim is a young and enthusiastic adviser. He is a great new member of the team.’

‘CMS Kluge is our go-to firm when we need expertise within the media and entertainment sector. Marte Thorsby is a highly appreciated adviser, with genuine knowledge after years as a leader within the music industry. Nobody knows the music industry in Norway like Thorsby.’

‘Skilled and streamlined team of attorneys that can handle small or large cases, especially in the oil and gas field. Easy to cooperate with.’

‘I recommend Kyrre Tangen Andersen, Henrik Høines, and Steffen Asmundsson.’

Key clients

IFPI Norway


Music Nest Norway


Elmera Group


Interstil


Bohus


Lividi


Dataloy Systems


Stavanger Taxi


Advokatfirmaet Hjort

Monica Syrdal leads Advokatfirmaet Hjort’s intellectual property team, which routinely assists clients in the telecoms and media sectors, with a notable focus on copyright-related issues. Syrdal is the key contact for clients in the media industry, assisting with copyright, trade mark, and regulatory issues. Working alongside her is Rolf Chr. Trolle Andersen, a seasoned litigator with a solid track record in advising on contentious IP matters. At managing associate level, Øivind K. Foss attracts praise for his contentious trade mark and domain name expertise.

Practice head(s):

Monica Syrdal


Other key lawyers:

Rolf Chr. Trolle Andersen; Øivind K. Foss


Testimonials

‘Good communication. Fast and good follow-up. Professionally solid.’

‘Quick responses, honest advice and very efficient.’

‘Øivind Foss is very skilled in trade mark and domain name disputes and is very good at understanding his clients business and also cutting to the core of the problem. This means that he gives really valuable advice.’

Key clients

BMW AG


FINN.no AS


Telia AS


HBO Nordic AB


TGS ASA


Harmonie Norge AS


Kabel Norge


Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.


Barco NV


Fifty AS


Avinor AS


Dassault Systémes


IdHAIR Company A/S


Bokbasen AS


Ghost Fishing Solutions AS


Thermtech AS


VKR Holding A/S


BirdDog Australia Pty. Ltd.


Aero Club


TourCompass AS


Landsforbundet av Motorhistoriske Kjøretøyklubber


Tid & Kontroll AS


Ping4Help AS


Natt&Dag AS


Work highlights


  • Representing Barco NV (Belgium) and Barco Fredrikstad AS (Norway) in a major international lawsuit filed – matter value upwards of NOK500m.
  • Represented FINN.no in two domain name disputes against Danish competitor Online Comet ApS.
  • Successfully assisted IdHair with securing evidence against Frends under the Norwegian Dispute Act chapter 28.

SANDS

Handling a high volume of contentious matters, SANDS advises international and domestic clients on trade mark and trade secrets disputes as well as non-contentious trade mark protection work. The ‘highly skilledKatrine Malmer-Høvik leads the team and has a broad practice that spans the full range of IP work. The group also includes John Steffen Gulbrandsen, who takes point on IP work in the publishing and media industry, as well as senior associate Henriette Wiker, who ably assists on contentious matters.

Practice head(s):

Katrine Malmer-Høvik


Other key lawyers:

John Steffen Gulbrandsen; Henriette Wiker


Testimonials

‘Sands has a high understanding of our industry (technology) and the phase our company is in (start-up/scale-up). They are available when we need them, and good at building teams with the right competence and experience.’

‘Katrine Malmer-Høvik is highly skilled and available for us whenever we need legal advice. Together with her team, she advises and explains difficult topics in a way that is easy for us to understand.’

‘The holistic views of the partners are exceptional.’

‘Katrine Malmer-Høvik is an excellent lawyer. She’s proactive and responsive, providing timely and practical advice.’

‘Very broad competence, across the IP spectrum.’

‘Katrine Malmer-Høvik is highly skilled across the spectrum of IP disciplines, she is very observant to the client’s strategic needs and provides perfectly tailored legal advice.’

Key clients

Pest Control Office Ltd


Berlevåg Municipality


Nofima


Hurtigruten AS


Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS


Billedkunst Opphavsrett i Norge SA (BONO)


Motion Picture Licensing Company (MPLC)


Norsk Musikkforleggerforening


Innovation Norway


Work highlights


  • Acting for Pest Control Ltd. and the artist Banksy in a trade mark case before the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO).

DLA Piper

DLA Piper routinely assists clients with trade mark protection, intellectual property management, and IP disputes. Lill Anita Grimstad now leads the team, having joined from an in-house position in 2022; Grimstad’s practice spans both contentious and non-contentious work, with particular emphasis on IP protection strategy development. Another new hire is Ketil Sellæg Ramberg, who handles IP matters for clients in the tech space. Petter Bjerke left the firm in 2023 and is now at SANDS.

Practice head(s):

Lill Anita Grimstad


Other key lawyers:

Ketil Sellæg Ramberg


Testimonials

‘Very helpful and responsive firm in the area of IP.’

‘The DLA Piper Oslo team is always service minded and curious.’

Key clients

Retriever Norge AS


Oslo Pictures


Sanofi


The Norwegian Seafood Council (Sjømatrådet)


Mondelez International


Elektroimportøren


Qapital (The Factory-Fintech and Insuretech)


Homely


King Food


Publicis Group


Work highlights


  • Represented King Food in a dispute against Vestre, a manufacturer of sustainable furniture, concerning alleged design and marketing infringement.
  • Advised The Norwegian Seafood Council on the design development of new principal trade marks for its activities; the filing and prosecution of trade mark applications in 50+ countries; the update of licence agreements in 50+ countries; the update of its homepage; digitalisation; and more.
  • Advising Mondelez on all aspects in relation to its intellectual property trade mark portfolio.

Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS

Leveraging the firm’s strength across the tech sector, Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS routinely advises major industry players on trade mark and copyright issues. Knut Glad leads the IP team, which sits within the firm’s broader ICT department and focuses on IP in the digital space. The group recently strengthened its copyright offering with the recruitment of Vebjørn Søndersrød from Ræder Bing in May 2023.

Practice head(s):

Knut Glad


Other key lawyers:

Vebjørn Søndersrød


Testimonials

‘We were attracted to Vebjørn Søndersrød’s broad knowledge of our sector, and specifically within intellectual property rights.’

Key clients

Google LLC


Google Norway AS


United Bakeries Norway AS


Nye Veier AS


Mnemonic AS


Sigdal Bakeri AS


Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Roads Administration)


Confirmit AS


DIPS AS


The Norwegian National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design


The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet


The Norwegian Library Association


Bouvet Norge AS


Work highlights


  • Assisting the United Bakeries group and its subsidiaries with the protection and exploitation of its IP assets, both in Norway and internationally.
  • Handling all IP work for Google LLC and Google Norway AS in Norway, including copyright and trade mark matters, along with the IP elements of commercial agreements.
  • Advising DIPS AS, which has contracts with three of Norway’s four regional health trusts on a large number of different matters, encompassing advice on existing contracts, cooperation and partnering agreements, new customer agreements, privacy issues and other issues.