Intellectual Property

Kvale's strong IP practice handles all issues concerning trade mark and patent disputes, as well as offering expertise in brand protection issues. The department has additional experience in commercial and non-contentious mandates, including R&D projects. The team acts for clients in the energy, TMT, pharmaceutical and food and beverage sectors.

"The lawyers always respond quickly and make the client feel supported. They are also very approachable and pleasant to cooperate with, and they concentrate on creating a good relationship with clients. They understand the needs of the client."

"It is a strong team with extensive experience."

"Kvale has very good knowledge in relation to the trade mark authority and its work is high quality."

"The lawyers provide high-quality service levels and good responsiveness."

Kvale represented Viatris in patent revocation and infringement proceedings against Biogen.

Advancing to the top tier, Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer frequently represents pharmaceutical and energy companies in patent litigation. She also has experience handling the IP aspects of corporate transactions. "Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer is one of the most experienced patent litigators in Norway for high-profile cases." "She puts the client first and is very skilled and pedagogical." "She is a very good lawyer; she understands cases and complicated technology very well and is good at formulating arguments." "Ingvild Hanssen-Bauer is an excellent IP litigator who always stands out. She manages to balance between the technical evidence and the legal issues in an impressive way. She always presents the various issues of the case combined with a knowledge of the Norwegian procedural system and case law in a way that gives the client confidence in how to proceed. She is also excellent in her ability to cross-examine highly qualified technical experts." "She is incredibly thorough."

Marie Vaale-Hallberg is a popular choice for clients from the FMCG sector for trade mark portfolio protection matters. She also has experience in contentious and non-contentious patent mandates. "Marie has a very good understanding of the food market. She has an eye for detail, but doesn't loose the bigger perspective." "Marie Vaale-Hallberg is super responsive." "She is an incredibly skilled lawyer who has very good knowledge of all relevant legislation, not only IPR, but also food regulatory. She is a very skilled lawyer who also has that commercial orientation and is able to understand the legal risk and the commercial gain." "She is very pragmatic and easy to cooperate with." "Marie Vaale-Hallberg is excellent in her commercial awareness and understanding."