Mr Håkon Bleken > Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS > Oslo, Norway > Lawyer Profile
Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS Offices
Haakon VIIs gate 10
PB 359 Sentrum
Oslo
NO-0101
Norway
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Mr Håkon Bleken
Work Department
Dispute resolution
Intellectual property rights
Energy
Renewable energy
Construction and offshore
Position
Partner Håkon Bleken has extensive experience representing clients in litigation and arbitration in all levels of the courts and tribunals and experience as a judge at the district court and appellate court levels. He has recently prosecuted cases in the areas of contract/energy, IPR/trademark and contract/ European Convention on Human Rights before the Supreme Court.
Fluent in English and Norwegian, Partner Bleken represents both Norwegian and international clients and is experienced in cross-border litigation and procedural challenges related to cross-border processes.
He is particularly renowned for his expert handling of contentious patent cases, especially within the pharmaceutical field. Among recent highlights, he successfully litigated precedent-setting matters before the Supreme Court, including the landmark Donepezil case which is a keystone decision is a in the Norwegian law on the doctrine of equivalence, determining the scope of patent protection.
In addition to his well-respected patent work, Partner Bleken has a diverse and experienced practice in dispute resolution, including special focus in contract/offshore fabrication and energy issues. He also advises on terms of entry into contracts and cases of default, and has considerable experience with contracts in the area of transactions bordering on corporate law.
Career
Advokatfirmaet Haavind, formerly Hauge & Co.
Appellate Court Judge, Frostating Court of Appeal
Private practice attorney, Stjørdal
Deputy Judge, Stjør- and Verdal District Court
Senior Executive Officer, (Ministry of Justice, Legislation department)
Lawyer Rankings
Norway > Intellectual property
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.
Lawyer Rankings
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- Construction
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Fishing and aquaculture
- Intellectual property
- Offshore construction and shipbuilding
- Public procurement
- Real estate
- TMT