Réttur – Adalsteinsson & Partners ‘offers advice of the highest quality’, focusing on safeguarding the interests of the core creators of art, such as artists, authors, and screenwriters, along with the interests of their respective unions. Praised for his ’sharp negotiation skills’, practice leader Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson has extensive experience in IP law with a focus on trade mark and copyright issues. Kristrún Ragnarsdóttir is well versed in complex IP and TMT matters, particularly copyright law.
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‘Réttur's copyright team is very responsive and offers advice of the highest quality. Their consistent performance is a testament to their expertise and dedication.'
‘Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson is a standout advocate and known not only for his sharp negotiation skills but also for his deep commercial insight. His ability to grasp the nuances of complex issues gives him a unique edge in navigating towards successful outcomes.'
- 'Kristrún Ragnarsdóttir is an up and coming copyright lawyer at Rettur. She is very smart and has deep understanding of copyright law. Her deep knowledge of the field and her ability to anticipate potential challenges have been invaluable to us.'
Key clients
- The Writer’s Association (RSÍ)
- Hagþenkir (the Association of Icelandic Non-Fiction Writers)
- The Icelandic Dramatists Union (Félag leikskálda oghandritshöfunda)
- Tintinimaginatio S.A.
- Federation of Icelandic Artists (Bandalag ÍslenskraListamanna, BÍL)
Work highlights
- Advised the Icelandic Writers’ Association and its members on all legal matters for over 30 years, including contract reviews, intellectual property and publishing law, support for authors facing IP challenges, and representation in arbitration concerning fair compensation allocation, and in ongoing disputes over cable payment allocations for retransmission rights involving 12 copyright associations in Iceland.
- Advised Tintinimaginatio S.A. in halting the distribution and sale of counterfeit products based on a famous comic book series, securing copyright protection and pursuing damages.
- Advised Hagþenkir (the Association of Icelandic Non-Fiction Writers) in ongoing disputes over cable payment allocations for retransmission rights, involving 12 copyright associations in Iceland.
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Practice head
Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson
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Kristrún Ragnarsdóttir