Global Guide 2026 : Denmark
Ranked Individuals
Provided by HortenDahl
At Horten, we have kept abreast of the development and, today, we have one of the largest and most specialised IP teams advising companies within all areas of IP, including regulatory advice where relevant.
We have advised Danish and foreign companies and authorities on IP through many years and have thus gained insight into various industries and sectors as well as the commercial reality and challenges facing companies.
We offer our in-depth IP expertise and experience within specific legal disciplines such as patents, trademarks, design, parallel imports and copyright.
We have a comprehensive international network and cooperate closely with foreign IP experts across the world. Therefore, we also have great insight into IT issues and special regulation in many countries on a global level.
We are among the law firms with the most experience in IP litigation. Through the years, we have conducted many cases - often high-profile cases of general public importance - before all courts, including the European Court of Justice, as an advisor to Danish and foreign companies.
As mentioned, our IP advice is not restricted to pure legal advice, but involves also a strategic and commercial angle with high standards of integrity and creative thinking.
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HortenDahl has a well-recognised IP practice and offers expertise in contentious as well as non-contentious IP matters. The law firm regularly advises clients on patent, trade mark and marketing-related issues, and also acts in trade secret disputes. It is well versed in acting for municipalities, as well as for notable corporate clients from sectors such as pharma, tech, gaming and media.
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HortenDahl acted for Viatris in a patent case against Bayer concerning Sorafenib.
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The team are very service-minded and experienced in the field.
The team handles sophisticated legal issues with confidence and clarity. They break down complex technical disputes into manageable decisions, without oversimplifying.
What makes the team really stand out is their long-term strategic thinking and openness to collaborate and learn.
HortenDahl could not be more responsive and committed to their clients' needs.
The department has a good breadth of IP knowledge, not only at partner level but also with good-quality associates.
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Jakob Krag Nielsen often represents pharmaceutical and energy companies in patent and SPC litigation. He also advises on trade mark disputes and trade secrets cases.
He very quick adapts to our needs and environment.
He combines a depth of legal understanding with excellent judgement and commercial pragmatism.
Jakob Krag Nielsen is very experienced.
Jakob has deep insight into our industry and the local and international legal framework in which we and our competitors operate.
His sense of quality, hard work and service-mindedness trickles down through the team.
Asger Heine Jensen advises on trade mark and brand matters as well as trade secrets mandates. He also assists with the negotiation and drafting of partnership, licensing and distribution agreements.
Asger stands out for his ability to combine deep legal expertise with pragmatic, business-focused advice. He is particularly strong in complex IP transactions and strategic collaborations.
He delivers clear and confident guidance, even in ambiguous or novel situations, and his calm, solution-oriented approach makes him a trusted adviser in high-pressure settings.
Intellectual Property
Head of Intellectual Property
Provided by HortenDahl
Maria Pilh Arendsdorf Bengtsen
Jens Grønkjær Sjølander Pihl
Anne Louise Vinnes-Weibel
Jakob Krag Nielsen
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Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Denmark
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