Intellectual Property - Norway
What the team is known for
SANDS offers support in a broad array of topics pertaining to the management, protection and infringement of intellectual property. The team is well versed in contentious and non-contentious proceedings involving trade marks, copyright and royalties. The practice also assists with breach of NDAs and trade secrets.
Strengths
"SANDS has a comprehensive approach to issues and possesses strong expertise within all areas of law. The lawyers provide quick but careful and thoughtful answers that take into account various perspectives, approaches, needs and interests."
"It is a strong team that is available and quick in its responses."
"The lawyers have a good variety of expertise and strong people skills."
"The practitioners are quick to respond, have very good availability and show great understanding of our day-to-day business. They are good with deadlines and follow up; they are very punctual and tidy."
Work highlights
SANDS represented Pest Control in opposition proceedings and an administrative review against Dyrehotell Pets Paradis and its two trade mark registrations in Norway involving Banksy's name.
Notable practitioners
As head of department, Katrine Malmer-Høvik is a point of contact for clients.
