Advokatfirmaet Schjødt‘s ’stand-out team excels in all areas of intellectual property’ with particular strength in litigation and transaction-related work. Singled out as a ‘very efficient and commercial adviser’, Thomas Hagen heads up the team; his practice covers a broad range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. For contentious work, Halvor Manshaus and Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen are recommended. Manshaus has significant experience in disputes in the media sector, while Andresen has expertise in patents, as well as trade mark and copyright disputes.
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‘Thomas Hagen is a very skilled IP practitioner with significant litigation experience under his belt, both concerning patents and trade marks, as well as considerable experience in transactional and non-contentious work.’
‘Thomas Hagen has a long-term view and consistently demonstrates the best interest of the client in mind.’
‘Schjødt’s stand-out team excels in all areas of intellectual property and related practice areas, providing responsive, strategically sound advice that is crucial for navigating complex legal challenges.’
‘The team shows an extraordinarily broad spectrum of knowledge in the cases where they have represented us. Where knowledge is missing they strive to gain that knowledge and be able to use this to take our case further.’
‘Thomas Hagen stands out as being a very efficient and commercial adviser. He manages projects very well and makes it very clear what is required of stakeholders. He also aligns deliverables with the commercial objectives of the client.’
‘Halvor Manshaus is the reason we use Schjødt. He is brilliant in every way. His forte is his ability to offer creative and insightful strategy-level advice that transcends the legal perspective and even the case at hand.’
‘Schjødt’s team stands out for its exceptional service, with Thomas Hagen exemplifying these qualities. Thomas Hagen brings a wealth of knowledge and a sharp legal mind, consistently delivering strategic insights that drive successful outcomes.’
Key clients
- Nykode Therapeutics ASA
- Schlumberger (SLB)
- Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
- Erling Braut Haaland
- Aker Group
- Rottefella AS
- Altus Intervention AS
- Hoffmann-la Roche Inc.
- Bristol-Meyers Squibb Company
- Norsk Medisinsk Syklotronsenter AS
Work highlights
- Advised Nykode Therapeutics ASA on a strategic manufacturing partnership with Richter-Helm BioLogics GmbH & Co KG.
- Facilitated Schlumberger's joint venture with Aker Solutions and Subsea 7.
- Represented Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp (MSD) in multiple appeals and ongoing litigation regarding patent and SPC before the Norwegian courts and KFIR.
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Practice head
Thomas Hagen
Other key lawyers
Halvor Manshaus; Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen