SANDS is equipped to handle a high volume of contentious matters and advises domestic and international clients on trade marks and trade secrets, with a particular focus on the media and entertainment sector. Practice head Katrine Malmer-Høvik handles the whole spectrum of IP matters. Other key names are Petter Bjerke, who assists clients in the finance, telecoms and life sciences sector with IP matters, and associates Yonos Strøm Sønmez and Henriette Wiker; the latter takes point on contentious matters.
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Témoignages
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‘Katrine Malmer-Høvik, Partner, is experienced, knowledgeable and easy to work with.’
‘Sands is an extraordinary law firm that stands out in the legal industry for its exceptional blend of expertise, client-centred approach, and innovative practices.’
‘At Sands, the individuals we work with are not just exceptional legal professionals—they are also dedicated, innovative, and empathetic individuals who consistently go above and beyond to meet and exceed client expectations.’
‘The team has exceptional dedication and is well-placed to provide complex advice.’
‘Katrine Malmer-Høvik is a leader in her field, with expertise in the IP and trade mark area. She provides well-balanced advice and has a great commercial understanding of the businesses we operate in. She is a true trusted adviser.’
‘Positive and solution-oriented. Genuinely nice people.’
‘Highly qualified within the legal issues. Knowledge about the case and issues be solved.’
Clients clés
- Hurtigruten Group AS
- Innovation Norway
- Bertel O. Steen Agro AS
- Banksy (Pest Control Ltd.)
- Nofima AS
- Gyldendal Norsk Forlag AS
- Chooose AS
- ENRX Group (previously EFD Induction Group AS)
- Bacardi Norge AS
- Autopay Technologies AS
Points forts
- Advising Hurtigruten Group AS on a wide range of issues relating to IPR protection, IP litigation and commercial contracts.
- Representing Innovation Norway, a Norwegian governmental agency, through a framework agreement.
- Represented Pest Control, the UK-based company, representing the artist Banksy.
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Responsable de la pratique
Katrine Malmer-Høvik
Autres avocats clés
Petter Bjerke; Yonos Strøm Sønmez; Henriette Wiker