Providing strong support to its clients, the TMT and IP team at Réttur – Adalsteinsson & Partners has experienced handling a variety of matters, including copyright cases, retransmission rights, and contract negotiations related to IP rights. Practice head Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson continues to bring his expertise in IP and advises on the full range of cases the firm handles, focusing on trade marks and copyright. Supporting him in the team, Alexander Hafþórsson specializes in copyright law, in addition to his strengths in commercial law and disputes.
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- ‘They are specialised in the field of IP and artist agreements.’
- ‘They are down to earth, friendly, fair, and they have sympathy with the rights of their clients.’
Key clients
- The Writer’s Association (RSÍ)
- Tintinimaginatio S.A. (Berenboom & Associés (SC RL))
- Ragnar Jónasson
- Hagþenkir (the Association of Icelandic Non-Fiction Writers)
- The Icelandic Dramatists Union (Félag leikskálda og handritshöfunda)
- Icelandic Symphonic Orchestra
- Federation of Icelandic Artists (Bandalag íslenskra listamanna, BÍL)
- Andri Snær Magnason
- Reykjavík City Theatre
- Agilmark Trade Mark S.L.
- Mývatnsstofa ehf.
Work highlights
Advising the Icelandic Writers' Association on ongoing disputes over cable payment allocations for retransmission rights.
Advised Tintinimaginatio S.A. on halting the distribution and sale of counterfeit products based on a famous comic book series, securing copyright protection and pursuing damages.
Represented bestselling author Ragnar Jónasson on multiple film and television option and purchase agreements, including deals with US producers, Warner Bros. Deutschland, and Scott Free Productions.
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Practice head
Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson
Other key lawyers
Alexander Hafþórsson