Renowned for its IP and technology group, Horten adeptly assists clients across sectors such as life sciences, technology, media and entertainment and consumer goods, focusing on patents, trade marks, unfair marketing practices and trade secrets. Asger Heine Jensen and Jakob Krag Nielsen jointly lead the practice. Jensen, known for his extensive experience, specialises in advising technology and media companies on copyright matters, with experience of art installations, streaming services and computer games. Nielsen, praised for his exceptional skills, brings broad litigation expertise, offering strategic counsel on IP rights commercialisation and trade secret protection for clients.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is responsive, easy to work with, mindful of other peoples time and situation - in addition obviously to being extremely skilled in the craft. Also, it is one of few teams in Denmark with some diversity in patent litigation.’
‘Jakob Krag Nielsen is one of a kind, non-prestigious extremely good at learning new technical areas and putting them into legal context. He is inclusive and good at collaborating so that the best result is obtained.’
‘From the very beginning of working with the Horten team you can instantly tell, that their handling of complex IP matters and their advice is characterized by their extensive experience combined with their attentiveness to trends and changes in the field.'
‘Jakob Krag Nielsen is an experienced patent attorney who has extensive experience with complex patent matters and litigation. Jakob can break down very complex technical matters into easily understandable pieces. He has a hands-on approach in his advice and exceptional analytical skills, which makes him a trusted adviser.’
‘Horten has a strong IP team with many different abilities. The team is lead by Jakob Krag Nielsen who has a strong profile within IP. Horten’s IP team have impressed me serval times with their ability to handle high-stakes litigation matters. Even in these complex litigations they are able to keep ahead on the strategic and tactical aspects of a case. Jakob Krag Nielsen is experienced within the life science sector and him and the team have shown an outstanding ability to understand our business and give advice tailored to our commercial needs.'
‘Jakob Krag Nielsen is an outstanding strategic advisor and litigator. He has a special ability to listen and quickly understand the issue at hand. He has a pragmatic approach and always provides useful, to-the-point advice. He has extensive experience with complex patent litigation and trademark issues.’
Key clients
- Kiloo
- Fresenius Kabi
- Centrica Group
- Oracle International Corporation and Oracle America inc.
- Hexagon/Leica Geosystems Technology
- Sandoz/Novartis Group
- Viatris
- Ascendis Pharma
- Pharmacosmos
- Ballard Power Systems Europe
- Scandion Oncology
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- Stellantis/Leasys
- Lunar Bank A/S
- City of Copenhagen
- Ejendomsfonden Artcenter Spritten
- SNA Europe (Denmark)
- The Danish Copyright License Tribunal
- Wipro limited
Work highlights
- Representing Viatris ApS in an urgent preliminary injunction case initiated by the Bayer group.
- Representing Oracle International Corporation and Oracle America inc. in court ordered searches against suspected violators of Oracle's trademark rights. The cases concern unlawful parallel import of trademarked IT hardware and are expected to result in subsequent litigation.
- Representing Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited in a patent infringement suit concerning a drug that contains two active ingredients, one of them being protected by an SPC.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Asger Heine Jensen, Jakob Krag Nielsen