Intellectual Property

Halvor Manshaus is highly regarded for his work on IP litigation, especially in relation to trade mark and patent infringement cases.

"He is an exceptional lawyer. He is bright, good at providing innovative and strategic advice, a great team leader and good at working under pressure."

"Halvor Manshaus is a superb litigator."

"Mr Manshaus shows an excellent understanding of complex cases and his performance before and in court is outstanding. He shows excellent tactics and is very clear and strong when he appears in court."

"He is a good discussion partner on the business elements, and he is also very solid when it comes to procedure. He manages to utilise all his skills and versatility, and he is very focused on finding solutions outside the courts."

"Halvor is really excellent at setting the legal strategy and finding a solution when everything is very difficult."

Sigurd Holter Torp has experience advising on patent litigation. He also represents clients in trade secret disputes.

"He is very quick to understand information and can give good advice based on this information. He writes very well and is very sharp in court."

"Sigurd is thorough and has a very strong ability to handle complex matters. He presents a persuasive and sharp line of arguments."

"Sigurd Holter Torp is very forward-leaning in his cases."

"He is an excellent litigator with excellent analytical skills, and is very dedicated."

"He is skilled, service-minded and friendly."

New to the rankings, the up-and-coming Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen frequently advises clients from the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors on contentious and non-contentious matters related to patents and SPCs as well as licensing and partnering agreements.

"Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen is very skilled."

"Knut is very good and diligent."

"He is absolutely superb: easy to work with, strong, clear and always prepared."

Thomas Hagen leads the law firm's intellectual property practice. He advises clients on matters related to trade secrets as well as the IP aspects of joint ventures. He also assists with IP strategy and trade mark protection.

"Thomas Hagen is a commercially savvy lawyer who goes the extra mile to deliver results. He is very solution-oriented and has a creative mindset that brings value to his clients from day one."

"Mr Hagen shows excellent skills regarding both the commercial and technical parts of a business."

"He is a talented lawyer with a friendly demeanour and is dedicated to his clients. He is always up to date on recent legal developments and is a name to be reckoned with amongst Norwegian IP lawyers."

"He is to the point in his reviews."