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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.

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Intellectual Property - Norway

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Thommessen represented Optime Subsea in a patent dispute with its competitor Subsea Solutions against claims of patent infringement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Camilla Vislie
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Camilla Vislie
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 1
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.

Camilla Vislie is an outstanding lawyer.

Camilla Vislie delivers legal services at the highest level.

Camilla Vislie is excellent and experienced in pharmaceutical patent litigation.

Camilla Vislie is an outstanding patent litigator and has a great familiarity with the Norwegian courts which enables her to tailor our case to a successful outcome.

Camilla Vislie has one of the finest legal minds in the country and she is truly an excellent lawyer. She also provides an important 'human touch' that equips her with the ability to inspire trust.

Eirik W. Raanes
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Eirik W. Raanes
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Band 3
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.

Eirik Raanes is excellent. He is a very good litigator who explains complex matters very simply and possesses a deep business understanding.

Eirik Raanes has great litigation skills.

Magnus Hauge Greaker
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Magnus Hauge Greaker
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Band 3

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.

Magnus Hauge Greaker is an excellent counsel and provides a strong commercial vision.

Magnus Hauge Greaker is an outstanding patent litigator and rapidly masters the technical side of complex cases.

Julie Rasmussen Solli
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Julie Rasmussen Solli
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Up and Coming

Julie Rasmussen Solli is particularly well known for her expertise focusing on marketing and consumer protection law.

Julie Rasmussen Solli is a very strong lawyer who provides excellent and to-the-point advice

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property

Camilla Vislie
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Camilla Vislie
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 1
Eirik W. Raanes
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Eirik W. Raanes
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Band 3
Magnus Hauge Greaker
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Magnus Hauge Greaker
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Band 3
Julie Rasmussen Solli
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Julie Rasmussen Solli
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Up and Coming

Members

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Camilla Vislie

Camilla Vislie

Head of Department

Christopher Sparre-Enger Clausen

Espen A Werring

Heidi Jorkjend

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Construction & Materials

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Insurance

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Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

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