About

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BAHR's IP practice covers all areas of contentious and non-contentious IP law. We combine deep litigation experience with strategic advisory capabilities, assisting clients with IP strategy development, technology acquisitions, and the full range of IP agreements. Our expertise spans patents, trademarks, copyright, design rights, marketing regulations, and trade secrets, serving Nordic and international clients across diverse sectors.

Litigation forms the cornerstone of our practice. Our track record in high-stakes IP disputes has established BAHR as a leading firm for complex matters demanding strategic acumen and technical expertise. We are particularly recognised for our work with major multinational pharmaceutical companies and international clients in aquaculture and energy technologies. Our litigation portfolio encompasses patent validity challenges, infringement proceedings, trade secret, copyright, trademark and marketing control disputes, and regulatory matters.

We advise on IP transactions, technology transfers, and IP-driven M&A across all industries. We handle licensing frameworks, technology development agreements, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures that protect and maximise IP value. Our practice has particular strength in franchising, marketing, and advertising within the retail sector, where we help clients navigate consumer protection and competition law requirements whilst delivering strategic counsel on brand protection and enforcement.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Norway

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

BAHR's IP practice has extensive experience in patent litigation, and has particular expertise in validity and infringement disputes. It also houses a strong non-contentious practice covering franchise and licensing agreements, as well as sponsorship matters. The department also has capabilities in copyright and trade mark mandates. The team represents clients in the pharmaceutical, retail, technology and energy fields.

Work Highlights

  • BAHR represented Amer Sports in patent litigation against Rottefella before the Oslo District Court.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gunnar Sørlie
S
Gunnar Sørlie
S
Senior Statespeople
Gunnar Sørlie has a strong reputation for his longstanding experience in high-profile patent disputes and enforcement proceedings.

Gunnar Sørlie is knowledgeable and has a strong strategic understanding.

Eirik Basmo Ellingsen
4
Eirik Basmo Ellingsen
Head of Intellectual Property
4
Band 4

Eirik Basmo Ellingsen continues to gain impressive recognition for his IP practice. He heads the department at BAHR and is knowledgeable in patent validity and infringement cases, and also advises on the IP aspects of commercial agreements.

Eirik is very good to work with, always following up and taking initiative. He has a good balance between practical and legal knowledge.

He is intelligent and able to understand the technical aspects.

He consistently delivers outstanding service, combining deep expertise with strong commercial insight. He provides tailored, strategic advice that adds significant value to our business.

Eirik Basmo Ellingsen has a very strong technical understanding, both of the technology and the industry.

Eirik's calm and authoritative manner instils significant confidence in clients, and his advocacy skills in the court room are outstanding.

Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen
4
Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen
4
Band 4

Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen frequently advises clients from the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors on contentious and non-contentious matters related to patents and SPCs as well as licensing and partnering agreements.

He is a very knowledgeable lawyer, and has a very good courtroom presence.

He is very responsive and elegant in the way he handles negotiations.

Knut Sverre's ability to dive into the most difficult IP matters and provide clear and value-creating advice is second to none.

Anja Stensrud Elverum
Anja Stensrud Elverum
Associates to watch

Anja Stensrud Elverum acts for clients on a range of patent and copyright disputes. Her clients include multinational companies acting in the life sciences, sporting and music industries.

Anja has a very impressive overview of all the details. She combines her attention to detail with a strategic overview.

Anja Stensrud Elverum is already very experienced.

Anja combines a high level of legal sophistication with excellent client service and a strong understanding of the commercial context.

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Intellectual Property

Gunnar Sørlie
S
Gunnar Sørlie
S
Senior Statespeople
Eirik Basmo Ellingsen
4
Eirik Basmo Ellingsen
Head of Intellectual Property
4
Band 4
Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen
4
Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen
4
Band 4
Anja Stensrud Elverum
Anja Stensrud Elverum
Associates to watch

Members

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Anja Stensrud Elverum

Eirik Basmo Ellingsen

Eirik Basmo Ellingsen

Head of Department

Jacob A Møller

Lars G. Norheim