The ‘very reliable and committed’ team at Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig regularly handles contentious and non-contentious copyright matters for clients in the culture and sports industries. Practice head Rune Ljostad has extensive experience in advising media, entertainment, and life sciences companies on copyright and trade mark issues, while Espen Tøndel, praised for his ‘unmatched knowledge and dedication’, advises on IP strategy and commercialisation. At associate level, the ‘exceptional’ Nicholas Foss Barbantonis handles trade mark disputes and IP transactions, while the ‘brilliant’ Hedda Baumann Heier is recommended for her copyright expertise.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘We have been very pleased with the team at Simonsen. They are always ready to assist, even when the deadlines are tight. The team is very reliable and committed.’
‘Rune Ljostad is a great litigator and has excellent knowledge of intellectual property matters.'
- 'Hedda Baumann Heier is very dedicated and provides accurate and valuable advice. She has been actively involved in our copyright litigation.’
‘Nicholas Barbatonis provide precise and useful advice, without unnecessary elaborations. He always responds within a short period of time and delivers within the agreed time-period. A talented lawyer which you may rely on!’
‘I am absolutely delighted with the exceptional services provided by the intellectual property legal team at Simonsen Vogt Wiig. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to protecting my intellectual property rights keep exceeding my expectations.’
‘Espen Tøndel's extensive experience in intellectual property and technology matters makes him the ultimate adviser. His seasoned expertise and ability to foresee challenges have proven invaluable to me. If you need guidance in these fields, Espen's unmatched knowledge and dedication are second to none.'
- 'Nicholas Foss Barbantonis is an exceptional intellectual property legal adviser. What truly distinguishes Nicholas is his unwavering positive persistence. He approaches challenges with a tenacity that's both refreshing and effective. If you're seeking an expert who combines academic excellence with real-world experience and a winning attitude, Nicholas Foss Barbantonis is the name to trust.’
‘Rune Ljostad and Hedda Baumann Heier are brilliant. They are quick to respond and have great knowledge of both Norwegian and international law.’
Key clients
- Bank Norwegian AS
- IOTA Foundation
- Trannel International Ltd
- Munch Museum
- Kystgjerdet AS
- Lootie.com
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Dehns Patent and Trademark
- Scandza AS
- Synnøve Finden AS
- Skanska Norge AS
- Sørlandschips AS
- Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen
- Paramount Pictures Corporation
- Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE)
Work highlights
- Representing the German non-profit foundation IOTA Foundation in a court case concerning copyright ownership and usage rights to the technological platform necessary for the functioning of the IOTA cryptocurrency.
- Representing Kystgjerdet AS in a trade mark infringement compensation claim from two competitors.
- Representing Lootie.com in a trade mark dispute against Hong Kong company Horizon Limited, which has applied for the EU trade mark “LOOTIE”.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rune Ljostad