Intellectual Property
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Simonsen Vogt Wiig's Intellectual Property Practice
Simonsen Vogt Wiig is widely regarded as market leader within securing and enforcing legal rights to inventions, designs, trademarks and artistic works. Simonsen Vogt Wiig IPR practice team is further highly regarded as market leading in online content protection.
The firm undertakes advisory work on legislative changes and both civil and criminal enforcement work for content owners, such as US and Norwegian movie industries and major media companies. In addition, the team also works with content protection for the music and the publishing industries.
Chambers Review
Entering the rankings, Simonsen Vogt Wiig has a growing 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 possessed by the team.
Work Highlights
- Simonsen Vogt Wiig acted for IOTA Foundation in a dispute regarding copyright ownership and usage rights to the technology platform used for the functioning of the company's cryptocurrency.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The practitioners are extremely skilled."
"The lawyers are always available when you need them. They know our business well and are very engaged in understanding how it works."
"The team is incredibly dependable and committed. Even when the deadlines are very short, the lawyers prioritise the needs of the client and offer prompt, precise guidance in any circumstance."
"The law firm has a very strong ability to understand the specific situations and develop solutions. The lawyers are always fast and available."
"The practitioners are extremely skilled."
"The lawyers are always available when you need them. They know our business well and are very engaged in understanding how it works."
"The team is incredibly dependable and committed. Even when the deadlines are very short, the lawyers prioritise the needs of the client and offer prompt, precise guidance in any circumstance."
"The law firm has a very strong ability to understand the specific situations and develop solutions. The lawyers are always fast and available."
Notable Practitioners
New to the rankings, Nicholas Foss Barbantonis is an up-and-coming practitioner who receives considerable acclaim for his growing IP practice. He represents clients in disputes involving trade mark opposition and infringement, copyright issues and unfair market practices.
"Nicholas Foss Barbantonis is extremely commercial and incredibly quick. He is a very good discussion partner regarding trade marks, and he is also very good in court."
"He is an exceptional intellectual property lawyer with excellent communication skills. Nicholas' dedication and perseverance in defending his client's interests are remarkable, and his expertise and guidance are invaluable in navigating the complexities of the legal process."
"He is responsive and clear in all communication."
"Nicholas Foss Barbantonis' ability to navigate the intricacies of intellectual property law is truly remarkable."
"Mr Barbantonis provides excellent legal advice, has a high awareness of the client's vision and always delivers within the agreed timelines."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig
Hedda B. Heier
Hugo Berg Otterlei
Mona Søyland
Nicholas Foss Barbantonis
Rune Ljostad
Torunn Hellvik Olsen
Øyvind Akerholt