Primary expertise
With over two decades in the IPR business, Astrid holds unique and extensive experience in general and strategic trademark counseling, developing and implementing trademark protection strategies, clearance, filing and prosecution, as well as trademark litigation, oppositions and other legal and administrative procedures, negotiations and agreement drafting, in Norway and abroad.
Astrid’s clients span from individuals and entrepreneurs to market leaders and international corporations within all sectors of consumer goods and commodities, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fashion, gaming, entertainment, IT and the automotive sector.
With Astrid on board you can count on diligence, effectiveness and responsiveness.
“… among the best counsel in Norway. She has refined prosecution expertise and often comes up with effective and creative approaches to office action. Astrid is uber responsive and provides clear business-savvy analyses; she is a delight to work with too”
Client quote, WTR 1000, 2019
Background
Astrid got her law degree from Oslo University, specializing in copyrights and IPR.
Astrid joined Bryn Aarflot in 1995 and was admitted to bar in 2001. She made partner of the firm in 1998. Before this, Astrid worked for the National Insurance Service on appeals relating to occupational injury compensation.
Distinctions
– Named in WTR 1000, 2011, 2012, 2016-2024
– Elected IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property 2014-2018, 2021-2024
– Named in the Who’s Who Legal (Trademarks) 2013-2022
Membership
INTA, FICPI/FONIP, NIR/AIPPI, Norwegian Bar Association