Intellectual property

Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel‘s IP and digital business team assists global corporations with design rights, trade mark and design portfolio management, and patent enforcement. Practice head Lasse Skaarup Christensen excels in contentious matters, advising franchises and retail chains on licenses, market law, and global distribution. Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm is esteemed for patent infringement cases, managing trade mark portfolios and providing insights on utility models and trade secrets. Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe specialises in EU law, interpreting directives on online platform liability. Jakob Plesner Mathiasen navigates copyright intricacies in the music industry. Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn joined the firm in 2024.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘It's rare to encounter a talent as profound as Jakob Plesner Mathiasen. His innovation in the IP sector is simply unrivalled, consistently breaking new ground. His ability to provide educational counsel on complex matters is exceptional, making him an indispensable asset for all clients. Moreover, his friendly and cooperative nature is a breath of fresh air, clearly making him a standout leader in his field.’
‘Lasse Christensen - probably the best IP lawyer in Denmark. Has an unique understanding of business in general and IP-issues at most. Give him a few sentences and he will solve the problem for you without many questions as he has an in deep knowledge and understanding of my company, the industry we work within.’
‘Soren Hogh Thomsen is our lead advisor in this area, and we are very satisfied with his support. Timely, comprehensive, yet to the point, with high industry knowledge, and at all times up to date in an ever-changing world. A treasure of an IP expert.’
‘David Telyas has an excellent business understanding and is good at tailoring his advice to our business. He is great at reaching out proactively in case of legal developments of relevance to us.’
‘A standout individual in the team, Jakob Plesner Mathiasen, brings a combination of deep expertise and an innate curiosity about emerging technologies. What sets him apart is not just his knowledge, but also his exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts with clarity. His adeptness at explaining these principles ensures that relevant strategies are not only understood but are also effectively implemented.'
'Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn has an exceptionally good understanding of the legal and regulatory matters of the life science industry and the healthcare sector and what drives companies within this field. This makes him an excellent trusted advisor for such businesses and thus preferable to other advisors.'

Key clients

Lidl Danmark K/S
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Schibsted
IFPI Danmark (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry)
MPO (Musikproducenternes Forvaltningsorganisation)
Skorstensgaard A/S
Hobbii A/S
Troldtekt A/S
Simpson Strong-Tie A/S
Global Gravity ApS
Copydan KulturPlus
Aller Media
Berlingske
Oy Karl Fazer Ab/Fazer Denmark ApS
Camro A/S

Work highlights

Represent the Center for Zero Carbon Shipping in its establishment of partnerships and all IP-contractual matters relating to the research and development activities within the Center.
Assist Daniamant, a manufacturer of life jacket lights, providing high-quality and technologically advanced life jacket lights for the global maritime shipping industry in a Chinese patent infringement case regarding alleged infringement of Daniamant’s patent rights to a maritime light source as well as a request for compensation for damages.
Operating the secretariat of The Danish Copyright Association, which promotes interest in, and knowledge of copyright issues and contributes to the development of the legal field of copyright in Denmark.