Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 2
About
Provided by Wiersholm
Almost every enterprise has intellectual property rights. With increased globalisation and rapid technological development, they are some of the most important assets of our time. Protection of intellectual property rights strengthens the enterprise's ability to compete and helps create values.
We have both the expertise and the versatility that is necessary to handle this increasingly complicated area. We are leaders on almost every area of intellectual property law, including copyright law, trade mark law, patent law and protection of trade secrets.
Our lawyers assist in the entire process from idea to product, concept or service. We prepare strategies for enterprises that need to systemize their development, protection and commercialisation of copyrights, trademarks, designs or patentable technology. We assist with registration and protection of intellectual property rights. In addition, we have long experience with handling intellectual property law in agreements, for instance license agreements, transfer agreements and development agreements, and with regulating rights in employment agreements, consultancy agreements and delivery agreements.
Chambers Review
Wiersholm boasts a well-regarded practice with significant experience in the full gamut of intellectual property. The team is knowledgeable in proceedings related to the opposition and infringement of trade marks and copyright. The department's expertise additionally covers trade secrets and patent litigation, as well as non-contentious matters concerning licensing and distribution agreements. The lawyers also have notable prowess in marketing law.
Work Highlights
- Wiersholm advised Kappa Bioscience on the protection of its patent and business secrets related to the manufacturing of synthetic vitamin K2, including drafting and negotiating external agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has thorough knowledge and the ability to support us when needed."
"Wiersholm always provides quick, same-day responses."
"The team has thorough knowledge and the ability to support us when needed."
"Wiersholm always provides quick, same-day responses."
Notable Practitioners
Anne Marie Sejersted covers a broad range of IP mandates, advising on contentious and non-contentious trade mark matters, patent litigation and trade secrets. She represents clients in the life sciences and food and drinks industries.
"Anne Marie Sejersted is very skilled."
Hans Erik Johnsen advises clients on non-contentious patent mandates such as distribution and licensing agreements. He also has experience in trade mark opposition and infringement issues, as well as matters involving breach of the Norwegian Marketing Act. He is additionally knowledgeable in copyright and media law topics.
"Hans Erik Johnsen is very skilled in his field."
"He is sharp and very experienced."
"He is very hands-on and service-minded."
"Hans Erik has longstanding experience in the industry and combines this with advice in a very balanced way. He understands the commercial considerations very well."
Rune Opdahl enjoys a broad IP practice. He acts on patent infringement and trade mark disputes, in addition to copyright issues and unfair marketing practices. He also advises clients on the transfer of IPR.
"Rune Opdahl is very skilled. He is high-profile and visible in the market."
"He is sophisticated, smart, experienced and pleasant to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wiersholm
Norway