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We have in-depth knowledge of all aspects pertaining to IP rights as well as profound commercial understanding of the needs of the individual industries.
We advise Danish and non-Danish enterprises on all issues related to IP rights. Our clients number both small and large Danish and international enterprises from all industries, including electronics, media, mechanics, fashion, pharmaceuticals as well as information and biotechnology.
Our advisory services include:
- Registration/prosecution of trademarks and designs
- Commercialisation of IP rights, including licensing and sale as well as other commercial agreements regarding the exercise of IP rights
- Product copies
- Protection of trade secrets
- Enforcement of IP rights
- Preserving evidence
- Injunction and other legal proceedings
- Customs programmes regarding suspension of counterfeit products
We provide the best possible advice – also outside Denmark, as we cooperate with a global network of law firms capable of assisting when our clients need advice on non-Danish matters.
Naturally, we also work closely with our in-house colleagues in relevant areas, for instance Life Sciences, M&A and Corporate Matters, Media & Entertainment, IT & Digitisation, etc., in order to provide optimum advice.
Chambers Review
Bech-Bruun is a full-service law firm assisting clients with the full gamut of IP strategy, registration, protection and enforcement. The team frequently handles contentious and non-contentious copyright, trade mark, and design rights matters. It also acts on patent disputes in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Bech-Bruun has additional expertise in the commercialisation of IP, including distribution, licensing and franchise agreements. The firm is also experienced in mandates involving international elements.
Work Highlights
- Bech-Bruun represented Edwards Lifesciences in patent infringement proceedings against the distributors of a type of heart valve, as well as against competitor company Meril.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bech-Bruun provides broad coverage and in-depth knowledge. The team pre-aligns to our demands and always delivers to full satisfaction."
"The lawyers are always available and flexible, and they are good at being commercial."
"The team delivers understandable and straight-to-the-point legal advice even on complex matters."
"Bech-Bruun provides broad coverage and in-depth knowledge. The team pre-aligns to our demands and always delivers to full satisfaction."
"The lawyers are always available and flexible, and they are good at being commercial."
"The team delivers understandable and straight-to-the-point legal advice even on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Claus Barrett Christiansen acts for clients on trade mark and design infringement disputes and issues of marketing law.
"Claus is an experienced lawyer who perfectly understands trade mark law and always knows what to do. He's easy to work with, has great legal knowledge and is very thorough in his advice."
"He is an excellent lawyer in terms of client service and the quality of legal work provided."
"Claus Barrett Christiansen demonstrates great client service and commercial awareness, and deals with complex aspects."
"He is easy to deal with and very calm. He is a very experienced litigator."
Klaus Madsen is an expert in patent disputes and also assists clients with disputes concerning the misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract issues. He often represents pharmaceutical companies.
"He's very strategic in his thinking and is able to simplify a case."
"Klaus is fantastic. He is very good with strategy and always hits the mark. He is very bright and open to respond any questions."
Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn assists pharmaceutical companies with IP issues such as patent infringement and regulatory matters. He also acts in disputes pertaining to marketing and advertising issues.
"Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn is an excellent and fully trusted adviser."
"He deals with cross-border aspects very well. He gets to the point easily and understands complexity. He's aware of the commercial elements of matters, focusing on the aspects that are important for clients."
Dan Bjerg Geary advises on the IP aspects of franchise, distribution and licensing agreements. He has additional experience in disputes arising from the alleged misappropriation of trade secrets as well as patent and copyright infringements.
"Dan is very strong and has a commercial mindset."
"Dan is always available for his clients. He answers within short notice, and is one of the most skilled franchise lawyers in the Danish market. Most remarkable is his ability to combine legal insight with great commercial understanding."
"He is very good in technical matters."
"Dan Bjerg Geary is always accessible and easy to contact."
Jeppe Brinck-Jensen is proficient in a broad range of contentious IP mandates, ranging from patent and SPC disputes to trade secret cases. His clients primarily belong to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
"Jeppe Brinck-Jensen is highly skilled in the legal discipline as well as commercial focus and customer centricity. He delivers to-the-point advice with an incredible ability to carve out less important parts and go straight to the heart of the matter."
"Jeppe is really good at analysing complex situations and finding optimal solutions. He's fast at understanding technical aspects and translating them into legal advice."
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