Europe Guide 2026 : Norway
Ranked Individuals
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.
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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.
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Gjessing represented Orkla CSNAS in a disputes against Mondelez concerning passing off and unfair competition matters.
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Gjessing is the best in Norway.
The firm has a very hands-on attitude to handling cases. We especially appreciate its responsiveness and uncomplicated approach.
They are really excellent.
As an IP boutique law firm, Gjessing is definitely one of the strongest in IP.
Gjessing is well equipped to handle very complex and extremely high-value matters.
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Amund Brede Svendsen is a highly esteemed IP litigator with notable expertise in contentious patent matters.
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 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 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 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.
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.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Head of Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Head of Intellectual Property
Media Law
Media Law
Provided by Advokatfirmaet GjessingReimers AS
Nathalie Christine Bailey
Simen Blaker Strand
Øystein Flagstad
Head of Department
Martha Krogli Brygfjeld
Tora Rieber-Mohn
Amund Brede Svendsen
View profile of Amund Brede SvendsenGunnar Meyer
View profile of Gunnar MeyerStine Helen Pettersen
View profile of Stine Helen PettersenLars Erik Steinkjer
View profile of Lars Erik SteinkjerChristian With
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Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Norway
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