Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 1
About
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Thommessen has one of Norway’s largest intellectual property law teams, and assists Norwegian and international clients with advice and dispute resolution in matters relating to patents and trademarks, copyrights, marketing law and the protection of trade secrets.
Our lawyers provide clear and practical advice to a range of industries in a complex and challenging field of Law.
We have extensive dispute resolution experience, and have been involved in multi-jurisdiction patent disputes, litigation on fundamental copyright and trademark law issues, as well as disputes concerning the misuse of trade secrets. We often assist proprietors with the enforcement of own rights, the protection of trade secrets and the assessment of third-party rights. On a daily basis we advise major Norwegian and international players on intellectual property law issues in transactions, and we also assist and resolve disputes concerning unfair competition, product copying consumer legislation and other marketing law issues.
We understand the strategic and commercial needs of our clients, and tailor our advice accordingly. Many instructions involve high-value assets and span several jurisdictions. We are keenly aware of the importance of project management and close cooperation with the client. We use simple digital project management and document processing tools to improve workflow efficiency and ensure involvement, transparency and predictability for Clients.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Thommessen defended BioMar in a dispute with MariCal and STIM at the Borgarting Court of Appeal against claims of patent infringement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are very experienced, see the whole picture and provide creative solutions."
"The law firm has the capacity to assess complex topics."
"The team's responsiveness is sublime."
"Thommessen has a highly skilled team that is always available and has a hands-on attitude."
"The lawyers have a strong ability to identify and address matters. They always deliver on time and adjust to the client's needs."
"The lawyers are very experienced, see the whole picture and provide creative solutions."
"The law firm has the capacity to assess complex topics."
"The team's responsiveness is sublime."
"Thommessen has a highly skilled team that is always available and has a hands-on attitude."
"The lawyers have a strong ability to identify and address matters. They always deliver on time and adjust to the client's needs."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Camilla Vislie is a market-leading IP expert with particular experience in litigation, representing clients in patent, trade mark and copyright disputes.
"She is a renowned IP lawyer who understands the client's problems and is good at knowing the law and how to structure things. She is solution-oriented."
"Camilla Vislie is a very high-profile lawyer acting on a lot of big court cases."
"Camilla is top-quality in every aspect: knowledge, communication skills, experience, kindness and service."
"Camilla Vislie is a very smart lawyer."
"She is a knowledgeable and very thorough practitioner."
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.
"He really understands our commercial needs and the business."
"Eirik Raanes is a very good procedural lawyer who is very practical, diligent and skilled."
Advancing in the rankings, Magnus Hauge Greaker possesses notable experience in contentious matters, regularly handling patent infringement and revocation proceedings. He is also knowledgeable in trade mark and copyright disputes, whilst also advising on non-contentious IP matters.
"He is very quick to understand new theoretical areas."
"His strength is that he has such an overview of the law; there's nothing he doesn't know."
"Magnus Hauge Greaker is very skilled."
"He is a very strong IP and patent lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Norway
Members
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Head of Department
Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen
Espen A Werring
Heidi Jorkjend
Industries
Provided by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation