Ranking tables

Intellectual Property | Europe

Norway

The below Intellectual Property rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Norway. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Advokatfirmaet Gjessing AS
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    Advokatfirmaet Gjessing AS
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked

    Gjessing is a boutique practice with an impressive bench of IP practitioners. The law firm has particular experience in contentious mandates, covering the full range of trade mark, copyright and patent disputes, as well as non-contentious contractual agreements. The team boasts especially strong knowledge in mandates involving the retail, energy, aquaculture, and food and beverage sectors.

  2. Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
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    Advokatfirmaet Schjødt
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Schjødt's strong practice is focused on contentious IP. Its particular areas of strength include trade mark and patent infringement cases. It appears in both domestic and international litigation. Schjødt also advises on non-contentious matters, including strategic mandates and those that pertain to transactions. The law firm regularly acts for clients in the life sciences and technology sectors.
  3. Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
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    Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Thommessen's full-service IP practice assists clients from a broad range of sectors, including media and pharmaceuticals. The department is highly active in contentious mandates relating to patent, trade mark and copyright disputes. The lawyers offer additional experience in cases related to trade secrets.
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Band 2

  1. Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
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    Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Haavind has a respected IP team with strong capabilities in both contentious and non-contentious matters. It offers particular expertise in copyright mandates to clients from film, TV and other media. It acts for companies in the pharmaceutical and aquaculture sectors on patent disputes and trade secrets issues.
  2. BAHR
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    BAHR
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    BAHR's IP practice has extensive experience in patent litigation, and has particular expertise in validity and infringement disputes. It also houses a strong non-contentious practice covering franchise and licensing agreements, as well as sponsorship matters. The department also has capabilities in copyright and trade mark mandates. The team represents clients in the pharmaceutical, retail, technology and energy fields.
  3. Kvale Advokatfirma DA
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    Kvale Advokatfirma DA
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Wiersholm
    2
    Wiersholm
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    2
    Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Wikborg Rein represents clients in contentious trade mark matters, as well as in the registration of new trade marks. It acts on patent litigation, brand protection matters and the IP aspects of corporate transactions. The team serves numerous clients in the pharmaceutical, oil and gas and technology sectors.
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Band 3

  1. CMS Kluge
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    CMS Kluge
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    CMS Kluge acts on a range of contentious mandates, including patent, trade mark and trade secrets disputes. It also offers experience in non-contentious copyright matters and IP rights agreements. The team represents clients in the public sector as well as energy companies.
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Band 4

  1. Advokatfirmaet Bull AS
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    Advokatfirmaet Bull AS
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked

    Bull's IP practice frequently acts for clients in the media sector. The team handles mandates pertaining to trade mark, copyright and marketing law. The department also advises on portfolio protection and anti-counterfeiting matters.

  2. Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
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    Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked

    Simonsen Vogt Wiig has an intellectual property practice which covers a broad scope of contentious and non-contentious mandates. The department frequently assists with trade mark opposition and infringement as well as copyright enforcement and advocacy. Unfair market practices is another area of expertise that the team possesses.

  3. Ræder Bing Law Firm
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    Ræder Bing Law Firm
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Ræder Bing Law Firm is recognised for its strength in media law, often representing clients in litigation pertaining to copyright and IP law. The team also enjoys a strong standing among TV and film production companies. Music streaming issues, e-gaming and broadcasting agreements equally fall within the law firm's expertise. The department also assists with trade mark and portfolio management matters, as well as trade secret issues.

  4. SANDS
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    SANDS
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked

    SANDS offers support in a broad array of topics pertaining to the management, protection and infringement of intellectual property. The team is well-versed in contentious and non-contentious proceedings involving trade marks, copyright and royalties. The practice also assists with breach of NDAs and trade secrets.

  5. Selmer
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    Selmer
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked

    Selmer's Intellectual Property practice in Oslo assists clients with a variety of Intellectual Property matters, such as patent and trademark disputes and licensing agreements. Selmer is also equipped to represent clients with breaches of trade secrets.