About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet GjessingReimers AS

Number of lawyers: 10 

Languages: English, French, German, Italian, the Scandinavian languages

Main Areas of Practice:  

IP:
The partners have comprehensive experience in litigation and non-contentious work in all fields of IP and neighbouring fields of the law, such as unfair competition and marketing law. 

TMT & Data Protection:
The two partners that specialise in the areas of TMT and data protection assist technology companies as well as companies on the customer side, in connection with IT procurements and other technology projects, and frequently assist clients in contract negotiations and dispute resolution.

Regulatory:
Several lawyers  have first hand knowledge and experience from relevant sectors and regulatory bodies.

Commercial:
Strategic advice on any matters where IP rights are important, and also on unfair competition law, marketing law, franchising and distributorship matters. 

Dispute resolution:
General:

Represents clients before all Norwegian courts. Two of the partners are admitted to the Supreme Court.  Experience also with alternative dispute resolution.

IP Litigation:

The lawyers of GjessingReimers have litigated an considerable share of the patent and trademark cases in Norway in recent years. 

Commercial Litigation:

The firm’s litigation practice also includes representing clients in commercial disputes that concern intellectual property rights.





Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Norway

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gjessing is a boutique practice with an impressive bench of IP practitioners. The law firm has particular experience in contentious mandates, covering the full range of trade mark, copyright and patent disputes, as well as non-contentious contractual agreements. The team boasts especially strong knowledge in mandates involving the retail, energy, aquaculture, and food and beverage sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Gjessing represented Orkla CSNAS in a disputes against Mondelez concerning passing off and unfair competition matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Amund Brede Svendsen
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Amund Brede Svendsen
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Senior Statespeople

Amund Brede Svendsen is a highly esteemed IP litigator with notable expertise in contentious patent matters.

Gunnar Meyer
S
Gunnar Meyer
S
Senior Statespeople
Gunnar Meyer is a highly regarded litigator with longstanding experience in trade mark and patent disputes. He represents clients from the energy, pharmaceutical, retail and technology sectors.
Ida Gjessing
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Ida Gjessing
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 1
The market-leading Ida Gjessing is a highly acclaimed patent and trade mark litigator, acting for clients from the aquaculture, oil and gas and pharmaceutical sectors.

Ida Gjessing has an impressive understanding of technical and scientific details, as well as patent law.

Ida is very thorough and very good with the technical aspects.

Ida is the leading IP litigator in Norway.

Ida is an experienced litigator.

Stine Helen Pettersen
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Stine Helen Pettersen
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Band 2

Stine Helen Pettersen is commended for her expertise in media law, and has notable knowledge in copyright and trade mark matters. She assists Norwegian and international clients with mandates involving music, film and TV.

Stine is a tremendous lawyer. She has a lot of energy and gets a lot of things done.

Stine is a great lawyer with deep understanding of the industry and large experience in international mandates.

Her profound grasp of the legal landscape, coupled with her ability to deliver timely and perceptive recommendations, makes her an invaluable partner.

Stine is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in every issue we throw her way.

Stine Helen Pettersen is business-oriented and driven.

Christian With
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Christian With
3
Band 3

Christian With is recognised for his strong activity in the media sector, advising on distribution rights and licensing issues. He handles film and TV production mandates, as well as e-sports and gaming matters.

Christian With is excellent.

It feels like he is a part of our team, and being able to discuss matters with him is very valuable.

Christian is very responsive.

He delivers very good work and has a very good understanding of the business.

Lars Erik Steinkjer
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Lars Erik Steinkjer
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Band 3

Lars Erik Steinkjer garners impressive plaudits for his knowledge and experience in intellectual property, with particular prowess in patent rights, often representing clients from the pharmaceutical industry.

Lars Erik Steinkjer provides a quick and to-the-point service and response.

His commercial mindset stands out. He knows exactly where to push in negotiations.

Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik
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Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 4
Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik has experience in patent infringement matters as well as contentious mandates involving the Marketing Act.

He is brilliant: a real pleasure to work with and provides very clear advice.

He quickly understands the technical aspects.

He is very hands on and efficient, and he gives very lean and cost-efficient advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Norway

Intellectual Property

Amund Brede Svendsen
S
Amund Brede Svendsen
S
Senior Statespeople
Gunnar Meyer
S
Gunnar Meyer
S
Senior Statespeople
Ida Gjessing
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Ida Gjessing
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 1
Lars Erik Steinkjer
3
Lars Erik Steinkjer
3
Band 3
Stine Helen Pettersen
4
Stine Helen Pettersen
4
Band 4
Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik
4
Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik
Head of Intellectual Property
4
Band 4
Media Law

Stine Helen Pettersen
2
Stine Helen Pettersen
2
Band 2
Christian With
3
Christian With
3
Band 3

Members

Provided by Advokatfirmaet GjessingReimers AS

Ida Gjessing

Ida Gjessing

Head of Department

Martha Krogli Brygfjeld

Nathalie Christine Bailey

Simen Blaker Strand

Tora Rieber-Mohn

Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik

Yngve Øyehaug Opsvik

Head of Department

Øystein Flagstad

Head of Department