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Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel provides assistance on intellectual property rights and technology to clients within a wide range of sectors.

The IP & Digital Business group is particularly dedicated to a large range of disciplines arising out of and relating to intellectual property rights, technology, personal data, IT and outsourcing. We provide advice on:

  • Intellectual property rights law (e.g. patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs)
  • Trademark and design prosecution
  • Franchises & chains operations
  • Trade secrets and know-how
  • Marketing practices
  • Domain names
  • IT & outsourcing
  • Personal data.

We have extensive experience in each of these areas, and we are a broadly composed group of specialists. The group includes advisers with a traditional background as attorneys, counsels, advisers who have written PhD theses relevant to our field of expertise as well as advisers, who have experience from the Danish Patent and Trademark Office and the EUIPO. Our many specialists ensure that the group provides quick and clear advice of the highest quality at all times.

The quality of the services we provide is our most important hallmark, and we never compromise on delivering the highest quality in our work. Furthermore, we understand the importance of having a commercial approach to the assignments, and it is our goal that our work creates immediate value to our clients.


Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Denmark

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gorrissen Federspiel has a strong practice with substantial expertise in a variety of IP issues, including patents, trade marks, design rights and copyright. The team also holds a strong track record in marketing law matters and matters involving EU legislation. The law firm regularly advises on contentious cases, assisting both Danish and international corporations with domestic and cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

  • Gorrissen Federspiel acted for Biogen in a regulatory data and market protection dispute against several generic manufacturers of Tecfidera.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lasse Skaarup Christensen
2
Lasse Skaarup Christensen
2
Band 2

Lasse Skaarup Christensen has notable expertise in complex copyright mandates, including cases involving EU law. He also has experience handling matters before the Supreme Court.

Lasse Skaarup Christensen's advice is based on the deepest legal foundation.

Lasse has outstanding strategic vision and commercial awareness. He is also at the top of his game and aware of the latest decisions in the relevant areas.

Lasse is highly skilful concerning our IPR matters.

Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm
3
Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm
3
Band 3

Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm is active on a wide variety of IP mandates, often advising on trade marks, patents, trade secrets and marketing practices. He frequently acts for clients in the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.

Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn
3
Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn
3
Band 3
Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn regularly assists pharmaceutical and life sciences companies with trade secrets mandates. He also advises on the IP aspects of transactions.

Martin's in-depth knowledge of the medical industry in the Nordics and globally is a standout quality.

Martin demonstrates an exceptional ability to quickly grasp a brief and formulate a preliminary plan of action.

He has a strong commercial mindset and knows what is relevant for pharmaceutical companies.

He responds in a timely manner, and is very pragmatic and business-oriented.

He consistently exhibits remarkable availability.

Jakob Plesner Mathiasen
4
Jakob Plesner Mathiasen
4
Band 4

Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is widely recognised as an expert in contentious and non-contentious copyright matters. He is adept at advising clients from the media industry.

He is the best adviser for the music industry and the rest of the entertainment sector.

He blends exceptional legal expertise with a pragmatic, innovative approach, making complex issues clear and actionable.

Jakob’s down-to-earth nature and leadership makes him a trusted adviser and a true pleasure to work with.

Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is outstanding for copyright matters.

Jakob stays ahead of technological shifts, ensuring his advice is always relevant and strategic.

Søren Høgh Thomsen
4
Søren Høgh Thomsen
4
Band 4

Søren Høgh Thomsen has experience representing clients in patent and copyright infringement cases. He also advises on the IP aspects of M&A deals.

He is very intelligent and has a commercial mindset.

He delivers pragmatic, commercially applicable advice and he is always calm and collected.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gorrissen Federspiel

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Denmark

Intellectual Property

Lasse Skaarup Christensen
2
Lasse Skaarup Christensen
2
Band 2
Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm
3
Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm
3
Band 3
Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn
3
Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn
3
Band 3
Jakob Plesner Mathiasen
4
Jakob Plesner Mathiasen
4
Band 4
Søren Høgh Thomsen
4
Søren Høgh Thomsen
4
Band 4

Members

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Allan Christensen

Anders Bonde Faldborg

David Telyas

Gundula Maria Kjær

Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe

Jesper Madsen

Lars Segato

Lasse Skaarup Christensen

Lasse Skaarup Christensen

Head of Department

Signe Alfastsen