Recent work highlights for the intellectual property team at Advokatfirmaet Schjødt include successfully representing Rottefella AS and Madshus AS in a high-profile patent and trade mark infringement case. The ‘very dedicated and responsive’ team is overseen by Thomas Hagen and also includes Halvor Manshaus, a seasoned litigator with significant expertise advising on patent disputes for clients in the media sector. Other key names include Knut Sverre Skurdal Andresen and Øyvind Eidissen, who focus on patent disputes and licence agreements, respectively.
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‘Team offers deep industry expertise and tailored legal insights, with a good collaborative culture.’
‘Thomas Hagen consistently goes the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction with excellent communication throughout the process.’
‘Great breadth of talent.’
‘Very dedicated and responsive.’
'Exceptional support from the team! They know how businesses think and how best to bring value! Highly recommended!'
‘The practice is a modern and forward thinking company. Their involvement in their clients is exceptional and allow for a unique bi-directional engagement. The practice is very interested to learn from their clients, which allows for a better outcome in the cases in question.’
‘The individuals are very dedicated people. They are very good listeners, and they don't stress the time it takes to establish good ways to communicate. They respect everyone's opinion and facilitate good team work across themselves and their clients. We have an especially good relationship with Halvor Manshaus and Thomas Hagen within the company.’
Key clients
- Rottefella AS
- Altus Intervention AS
- Schlumberger
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Aker Group
- CoorsTek Membrane Sciences AS
- NEC Oncoimmunity AS
- Polaris Media ASA
- Verdens Gang AS
- Devico AS
- Madshus AS
- TV 2 AS
- Subsea Smart Solutions AS and Subsea Solutions AS
- Nordic Unmanned AS
- TCO AS
- Vard Group AS
- Jacobs Douwe Egberts
Work highlights
- Successfully represented the Norwegian ski binding producer Rottefella AS and the Norwegian ski producer Madshus AS in a large court case against Amer (Atomic and Salomon) in Borgarting Court of Appeal concerning patent and trade mark infringement and invalidity claims.
- Successfully represented Altus Intervention AS in a large court case against Welltec in Oslo District Court concerning patent infringement and invalidity claims.
- Successfully represented one of the world's most famous footballers in trade mark applications.
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Thomas Hagen