LAWYER PROFILE

Eirik W. Raanes

Global 2026

Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

Norway

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS

Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property; Construction.

Eirik works primarily with dispute resolution within intellectual property law and commercial litigation. He acts regularly on behalf of large Norwegian and foreign enterprises in litigation before the ordinary courts and in arbitration.

Career

2007 - Partner, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2007 Admitted to the Supreme Court of Norway; 2003-2006 Senior Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 1998-2000 Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen

Professional Memberships

Member, Norwegian Bar Association

Publications

"Patent Litigation Comparative Guide 2024" in The Legal500; The Norwegian Chapter in "Patent Litigation" in The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2020; The Norwegian Chapter in "Antitrust Litigation 2020" in Chambers & Partner's Global Practice Guide 2020; Legal 500 Patent Litigation, Country Comparative Guides 2019

Awards

Leading Individual, Dispute Resolution

Legal500

2024

Gold band, Litigation

IAM Patent 1000

2024

Trademark Star; Patent Star, Norway

IP Stars

2024

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Intellectual Property - Norway

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Eirik Raanes advises clients in the technology and energy sectors on a range of IP protection mandates. He is particularly highlighted for his expertise in contentious proceedings, and has experience in patent and copyright topics.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Eirik is an outstanding litigator; a star in court. He combines that with business understanding.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Global Guide
Eirik Raanes is a very good litigator.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Global Guide