Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS advises domestic and international clients on the registration, protection, enforcement, and prosecution of IP rights and assets, including trademark portfolio management and copyright compliance for technology companies. The practice is led by digital IP expert Knut Glad, with copyright specialist Vebjørn Søndersrød also serving as a key contact.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Working with Knut Glad and his team is a bit like upgrading from a flip phone to the latest smartphone, you suddenly realise how much easier life can be when things just work.'
- ‘Working with Knut Glad is a bit like having your own in-house legal counsel, if your in-house counsel also happened to be a gadget-loving tech wizard with a legal brain wired for IP brilliance.'
- ‘Considered among the absolute most knowledgeable and respected teams in Norway. For us, they have provided clear answers which have enabled us to conclude disputes that have lasted for more than a decade.’
- 'An individual we would like to highlight is Knut Glad, rightly recognised as one of Norway’s foremost experts on rights-related matters within art and culture. His contribution has, without doubt, helped us become more professional in our approach. Just as importantly, he has generously shared his deep expertise in a way that strengthens our own insight, ensuring that we stand firmly and confidently in our assessments.’
Key clients
- Google LLC
- Google Norway AS
- United Bakeries Norway AS
- Nye Veier AS
- Cujo AS
- Cujo LLC
- Sigdal Bakeri AS
- Forsta AS
- DIPS AS
- Baker & McKenzie LLP
- The Norwegian National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
- The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
Work highlights
Represented Google LLC / Google Norway AS on a range of IP-related matters, including copyright and trademarks.
Advised the Norwegian National Museum on a high-profile loan agreement for Theodor Kittelsen's masterpiece, 'White Bear King Valemon', ensuring the complete anonymity of the lender.
Represented BYWE Group, the largest distributor of premium haircare brands across Sweden, Norway and Denmark, including well-known names like Schwarzkopf and MOROCCANOIL, in Court of Appeal litigation concerning products made by Danish company ID Hair A/S.
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Practice head
Knut Glad
Other key lawyers
Vebjørn Søndersrød