Working closely with the firm’s TMT practice, Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS is instructed on the full spectrum of IP matters, with notable strength in matters in the media and entertainment sectors. Practice head Lisa Digernes is dual-qualified in Norway and New York and has positioned herself as a key adviser on cross-border IP matters. The team also includes Tom Eilertsen, who specialises in IP rights in the film industry; Jan Morten Evertsen, who frequently assists with copyright matters in the media and entertainment industry; and Christopher W Husebye , who has a broad IP practice. Clients in the consumer goods industry regularly turn to Rune Nordengen and Cathrine Grundvig, while Hanna Beyer Olaussen joined the team in March 2024 from Wikborg Rein and has a comprehensive IP practice across protection, commercialisation and transaction work.
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Testimonials
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‘Lisa Digernes brings top-notch US legal perspective to EU issues.’
‘Lisa Digernes has know-how that is hard to find elsewhere in Norway.’
‘Strong marketing and AI competence.’
‘Their teams are highly skilled and professionally engaged, demonstrating a strong sense of integrity. They are charismatic and show excellent internal collaboration.’
‘I have mostly been in contact with Lisa Digernes. She is highly professional, consistently providing prompt responses and delivering quickly. It’s always a pleasure to work with her, as she fosters a positive synergy.’
‘Bull's experience and knowledge in the field is, in our view, the best in Norway. They possess unique expertise in the film/TV industry, understanding both the market and the challenges we face when negotiating rights for our productions.’
‘Jan Morten Eversten takes the time to understand both industry developments and the changes within our company, making him a valuable adviser in an industry where intellectual property is at the core of our business.’
‘Unique in their understanding of the challenges in the film industry regarding rights and such. Also very good at communication.’
Key clients
- AGICOA
- Atea ASA
- AutoStore ASA
- Axicon AS
- Blaane Film AS
- Imperial Brands
- Kahoot! ASA
- Living Daylights Productions AS
- Mer Film AS
- Norkon AS
Work highlights
- Assisting Living Daylights Productions AS with IP issues related to the filming of the British TV series titled “The Devil’s Star".
- Assisting Axicon AS in a dispute related to the Marketing Act rules on copying products in a tender process.
- Assisting the Norwegian Non-Fiction Writers and Translators Association with issues related to new AI legislation.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lisa Digernes
Other key lawyers
Tom Eilertsen; Jan Morten Evertsen; Christopher W Husebye; Rune Nordengen; Cathrine Grundvig; Hanna Beyer Olaussen