Intellectual property

Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel advises Danish and international organisations on all aspects of IP law, including managing some of Denmark’s most significant trademark and design portfolios. Its copyright practice, housed within the IP and digital business group, handles a wide range of copyright disciplines with both legal and technical expertise. The team also excels in advisory patent work and has a strong track record in sectors such as energy, retail, media, and finance. The practice is led by Lasse Skaarup Christensen, known for taking over cases after first-instance losses and advising franchises and retail chains. Kenneth Kvistgaard-Aaholm manages key trademark and design portfolios and enforces trademarks in Danish courts. Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn co-heads the life sciences group, assisting pharmaceutical and medical companies with Nordic market access and IP enforcement, while Jakob Plesner Mathiasen specialises in copyright law, particularly in the music industry.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘In the field of copyright, it is the combination of industry knowledge, legal skills and a unique insight into cutting edge technology. No other firms come close.’
‘Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is a stand out. Very highly regarded for legal skills. But outstanding when it comes to cutting-edge technology such as AI, Metaverse and Search.'
‘Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn is extremely well versed in all things related to the pharmaceutical sector, both nationally and in the EU.’
‘Gorrissen Federspiel's IP team is as good as it gets.’
‘The IP team of Gorrisen Federspiel has an impressive track record of successful cases. They deliver the highest quality legal work and are without a doubt our chosen legal advisors in all IP-related cases.’
‘Jacob Plesner Mathiasen has through many years consistently proven to be one of the most skilled and result-oriented lawyers within the IP field. Jakob combines deep legal insight with strategic knowledge and navigates any complex case with great success.'
‘Gorissen's intellectual property team is one of the largest and most esteemed in Denmark, offering a consultative approach that seamlessly blends both domestic and international perspectives. They are celebrated not only for their insightful and high-value counsel but also for their rapid response times and unwavering availability. In comparison to other firms, they consistently set an unmatched standard of excellence.’
‘Martin Dræbye Gantzhorn stands out for the precision, pragmatism and simplicity of his advice.’

Key clients

Andersen-Group IP
Biogen
Copydan KulturPlus
The Danish Copyright Association
IFPI Denmark
European Energy A/S
Global Gravity ApS
Johnson & Johnson
Julius Sämann Ltd
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Ministry of Culture Denmark
MPO (Musik Producenternes Forvaltningsorganisation)
Music Nest Norway
Zealand Pharma

Work highlights

Handles the secretariat for IFPI Denmark, representing the vast majority of the market of recorded music in Denmark.
Operates the secretariat of The Danish Copyright Association, including spearheading conferences, facilitating lectures, and publishing relevant publications and podcasts.
Representing Global Gravity ApS in a High Court patent infringement case against Enelift ApS before the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court regarding alleged infringement of Global Gravity’s patent rights to a transport device for securing drill pipes or casing pipes in the offshore oil industry during transport and storage of said pipes.