CMS Kluge‘s intellectual property practice has positioned itself as the go-to adviser for the music industry; Marte Thorsby stands out as ’the leading expert in Norway’ within this field. Practice head Thomas Rieber-Mohn advises on both contentious and non-contentious patent, copyright and trade mark work, while Kyrre Tangen Andersen focuses on technology-related IP work.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘CMS Kluge is a go-to firm in the IP area. A significant part of this is due to Marte Thorsby, who truly is a top authority in the field of IP.’

  • ‘Marte Thorsby is an exceptionally skilled top expert and authority in the IP field. In the music industry, she is without comparison the leading expert in Norway, and her knowledge of IP is outstanding.’

  • ‘What sets this team apart is its client-centric approach, focusing on resolving cases efficiently while minimising litigation. Instead of pursuing aggressive courtroom battles, the team strategically de-escalates cases by addressing the core issues, which prevents unnecessary legal steps.’

  • ‘The individuals at CMS Kluge, especially those led by Thomas Rieber-Mohn, stand out due to their exceptional expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative approach.’

  • ‘What makes CMS Kluge unique is their combination of deep expertise, client-focused service, and innovative problem-solving. The team excels in diverse sectors, offering tailored solutions that set them apart.’

  • ‘Marte Thorsby and Morten Smedal Nadheim stand out due to their exceptional expertise, collaborative spirit, and dedication to client success.’

  • ‘Trustworthy and always knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Thomas Rieber-Mohn is our contact person. Always constructive, effective and with a competency in IP that is among the best in Norway.’

Key clients

  • Petroleum Technology Company
  • Elmera Group
  • IFPI Norway
  • Dataloy Systems
  • Music Nest Norway
  • Subsea Solution
  • Sergey Ivancheglo
  • Hydra Well Intervention
  • Optilift

Work highlights

  • Advised IFPI Norway on all legal matters.
  • Advised Elmera Group, through its subsidiary, on a dispute with Digitive involving infringements of copyright and trade secrets.
  • Advised Petroleum Technology Company on a complex patent court dispute in the oil and gas industry.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Rieber-Mohn

Other key lawyers

Marte Thorsby, Kyrre Tangen Andersen, Henrik Høines, Mikkel Lassen Ellingsen, Morten Smedal Nadheim