Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS advises on IP disputes before the Unified Patent Court and handles parallel, multi-jurisdictional litigation involving emerging technologies. The firm has particular expertise in the oil and gas, pharma and biotech, and aquaculture sectors, and also assists with transactional IP, celebrity IP, and digital IP matters. The practice is led by IP specialist Thomas Hagen, with key practitioners including Halvor Manshaus, who focuses on IP litigation. Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen left the firm in 2026.
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- ‘While Schjødt has many experienced partners working with IP, the one that truly stands out is Thomas Hagen, who also leads the IP department. While relatively young, he has a wealth of experience from different legal areas and industry sectors, and is among the brightest IP partners in Norway. Always up to date on legal developments and a great personality, he is a pleasure to work with, courteous with opponents, and well-liked by his peers.’
- ‘Schjødt’s Intellectual Property practice is well-regarded for its structured and competent handling of IP-related matters. The team demonstrates a clear understanding of both the legal and strategic dimensions of intellectual property, particularly in complex commercial contexts. Their approach is methodical and client-focused, with an emphasis on delivering sound legal advice that aligns with business objectives.’
- ‘Thomas Hagen stands out as a thoughtful and precise lawyer within Schjødt’s IP team. He brings a calm and analytical approach to his work, which is particularly valuable in matters involving technical complexity or strategic sensitivity. His ability to assess risk and provide clear, well-founded advice is consistently appreciated. Thomas is dependable and easy to collaborate with. He maintains a high standard of integrity and professionalism, and his contributions are marked by clarity and attention to detail. While understated in style, Thomas delivers quality work and is a trusted advisor in the IP space.’
- ‘Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS has a very strong team that excels at overseeing complex IP projects. They are incredibly responsive and organised and maintain a commercial focus.’
- ‘Thomas Hagen in particular is meticulous yet commercially-minded. It is a pleasure to work with Thomas. He is very talented at managing IP projects to the satisfaction of his clients.’
- ‘The team has a good understanding of how IP underpins the pharma/biotech business. They also have a strong team with broad experience across the pharma/biotech sector as well as other key sectors.’
Key clients
- Aker Biomarine ASA
- Bluegreen Group AS
- Deep C Solutions AS
- Erling Braut Haaland
- Jarala AS
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
- Resman AS
- Rottefella AS
- Schlumberger Norge AS
- Schlumberger Danmark ApS
- Stingray Marine Solutions AS
- Ultimovacs ASA
Work highlights
Advised Aker Biomarine ASA on the IP aspects of its $590 million sale of its Feed Ingredients business to American Industrial Partner and Aker Capital AS.
Advised Erling Braut Haaland on international trademark protection strategy across 10 jurisdictions for his name, lotus celebration, and "EBH 9" signature marks.
Represented Viking Arm AS on a €15 million patent infringement case against Stanley Black & Decker at the Unified Patent Court.
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Practice head
Thomas Hagen
Other key lawyers
Halvor Manshaus