Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 2
About
Provided by BAHR
BAHR is a leader in the most complex, cutting-edge intellectual property work in Norway. We have an unmatched record of success in patent litigation in the country, and act on a constant flow of patent disputes working their way through the courts to the highest levels. We also excel at ‘soft IP’ work spanning copyright, trade marks, passing off, data protection, marketing, international licensing and master franchising, with an impressive track record in innovative technology and advertising projects.
Clients include many of the world’s leading multinational patent originators – in particular in the pharmaceuticals and biotech sector – as well as key media and telecoms providers, well-known brands and numerous leading players in the oil and gas industry, the latter reinforcing our prominence in engineering and high-tech patents.
Our approach involves working closely with our clients, mobilising the best technical expertise to handle highly complex IP issues, including developing effective strategies for litigation, protection and enforcement, optimising revenue streams and clarifying regulatory aspects.
Meanwhile, as one of Norway’s leading corporate firms, we are a natural first choice for IP-related transactions, including licence contracts and research and development projects, as well as acting in mergers and acquisitions involving media and high-tech companies and valuable IP assets.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- BAHR represented Bayer in litigation against Sandoz regarding the dosage patent for the active ingredient rivaroxaban.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a diverse team with international skills. It is very responsive and always able to meet the agreed deadlines."
"BAHR is very practical, strategic and thoughtful. It provides excellent client service, is very responsive and understands our business."
"The team does a brilliant job. Both the junior and senior lawyers are very good and always provide a top service."
"The lawyers are very practical and to the point. They are straight shooters."
"The practice has a very good understanding of the complexity of matters and the business needs. It has excellent lawyers who are always responsive and provide an excellent service."
"It is a diverse team with international skills. It is very responsive and always able to meet the agreed deadlines."
"BAHR is very practical, strategic and thoughtful. It provides excellent client service, is very responsive and understands our business."
"The team does a brilliant job. Both the junior and senior lawyers are very good and always provide a top service."
"The lawyers are very practical and to the point. They are straight shooters."
"The practice has a very good understanding of the complexity of matters and the business needs. It has excellent lawyers who are always responsive and provide an excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Gunnar Sørlie has a strong reputation for his longstanding experience in high-profile patent disputes and enforcement proceedings.
The up-and-coming Eirik Basmo Ellingsen enters the rankings this year following impressive recognition for his growing IP practice. He heads the department at BAHR and is knowledgeable in patent validity and infringement cases, and also advises on the IP aspects of commercial agreements.
"Eirik Basmo Ellingsen is theoretically skilled."
"He is a very skilled lawyer and is good to work with."
"He is very responsive."
"Eirik is hands-on, service-minded and very skilful."
Ranked Lawyers at
BAHR
Norway
Members
Provided by BAHR
Anja Stensrud Elverum
Eirik Basmo Ellingsen
Jacob A. Møller
Head of Department