Bjarne G. Coward

Primary expertise

Bjarne comes from Protector IP AS which is now a part of Bryn Aarflot AS after the merger in January 2023.

He has more than 25 years experience as IP-attorney and has drafted several hundred patent applications within several different technical fields, such as mechanics, process chemistry, process equipment, green tech and aquaculture.

Bjarne has performed several IP-Due Dilligence assignments related to M/A processes. He also assists clients in conflicts and court cases, both as expert witness and assistant judge.

Background

• ·Partner, IPR-attorney, Bryn Aarflot (Protector IP AS) 1999 –
• ·Managing Partner, Protector IP AS 2003-2013
• ·Patent attorney, Bryns Patentkontor AS 1991 – 1998
• ·Patent attorney, Oslo Patentkontor AS 1990 – 1991
• ·Assistant professor, Oslo College of Engineering 1989 – 1990
• ·Process engineer, Norsk Hydro AS 1979 – 1983
• ·Cand Scient, physical Chemistry/Petrochemistry, University of Oslo 1989 –
• ·Mechanical Engineer, Telemark College of Engineering

Memberships

FONIP, NIR, TEKNA, NKS, LES Scandinavia