Noted for its strength in patent, trade mark, and copyright disputes, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS also routinely advises clients on the IP aspects of transactions as well as regulatory matters. The team is overseen by Camilla Vislie, who focuses on contentious matters and is described by clients as ‘one of the most outstanding IP lawyers in Norway’. Eirik W Raanes is the key name for clients in the oil and gas, renewables, and entertainment industries, while ’legal encyclopaedia‘ Magnus Hauge Greaker also handles contentious mandates, representing clients in major patent litigation within the pharma, energy, and collective rights sectors. Julie Rasmussen Solli is praised for her ’outstanding overview and understanding of the field‘.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The IP team in Thommessen is highly skilled and professional, giving practical advice. I like working with them.’
‘I have worked with Camilla Vislie who is a very good lawyer and strategic adviser.’
‘Camilla Vislie is leading the IP department and she is, from a professional perspective, one of the most outstanding IP lawyers in Norway. In addition, Camilla is a sympathetic person who is very pleasant to work with.’
‘Eirik Raanes is an extremely valuable strategic adviser on complex matters. He quickly understands the core of the case and the business needs.'
'Magnus Greaker is a legal encyclopaedia. He knows everything there is to know about the law, and has an overview of the details of the case that is impressive.’
‘Experienced and strong team. Covers all areas within IP.’
‘Julie Solli is experienced, has got an outstanding overview and understanding of the field. She always delivers beyond my expectations and is a great adviser within the whole IP field.’
‘What I value the most is Julie Solli's in-depth knowledge of the consumer protection regulation, her ability to understand our business and the way she gives quick answers and assessments to complex questions.’

Key clients

Bristol-Myers Squibb
BioMar AS
TONO SA
Neuraxpharm
Equinor ASA
Vianode AS
Dagens Næringsliv AS
AutoStore AS
Intervet International BV (MSD Animal Health)
Philip Morris International/Philip Morris Norway AS
Helsenor AS
Rolex
Samsung Electronics Nordic AB
NorgesGruppen ASA
Norwegian Recording Artists Association NORA
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
TBL Licensing LLC
Den Norske Apotekforeningen (The Norwegian Pharmacy Association)
Optime Subsea AS
Kahoot!
Komplett Group ASA

Work highlights

Counsel for Bristol-Myers Squibb in an appeal following patent litigation against Teva relating to a patent protecting Bristol-Myers Squibb's ground-breaking drug Eliquis.
Representing Neuraxpharm and Laboratories Lesvi in patent infringement and validity litigation against Biogen relating to Biogen's dosage patent concerning a treatment for MS.
Acted for TONO before the Supreme Court in a dispute against Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra regarding remuneration for the orchestra's performance of works.