Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS handles complex multi-jurisdictional IP litigation and has notable expertise in the media, pharmaceuticals, aquaculture, and energy sectors. The firm advises across the full range of copyright, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and marketing law matters. The IP and media practice is led by IPR specialist and litigator Andreas Bernt, with Rasmus Asbjørnsen contributing to the contentious practice. The team was further strengthened by the arrival of IP and technology specialist Hanne Heltne, who joined from CLP in August 2025. Vebjørn Krag Iversen left the team in June 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Andreas Bernt was exceptional in his understanding of the law and his ability to communicate it. Andreas had to respond to a number of high-profile legal claims and was able to craft responses that put them to rest. He was smart, ethical, and extremely adept in his responses to our issues. He also gave incredible feedback.'
- ‘I personally know and have worked with Hanne Heltne. I value Hanne, who has a quick grasp of even complex technical questions. At the same time, she has a pragmatic approach to tackle challenges in the client's best interest.’
- 'They were incredibly helpful in navigating Nordic Law, with lots of legal issues for a high-profile global project.'
Key clients
- STIM
- Bauer Media
- RiksTV
- Feelgood
- Sandoz
- Q-Thera
- Medical Valley
- Statnett
- Motion Blur Films
Work highlights
Represented Sandoz successfully in patent litigation against Bayer before the Court of Appeal.
Advised Bauer Media on its acquisition of Clear Channel Outdoor Media.
Advising an American film producer in copyright clearance matters for a film with worldwide release.
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Practice head
Andreas Bernt; Kari Gimmingsrud
Other key lawyers
Rasmus Asbjørnsen; Hanne Heltne