Sebastian Stigar
Expertise
Sebastian is an enthusiastic attorney with specialized expertise in marketing and intellectual property law. He is daily involved in general and strategic IP advisory, including preliminary investigations, negotiations, dispute resolution, and enforcement of intellectual property rights. He has experience with domain disputes, marketing law, customs cases, contract law, copyright, and litigation.
In recent years, Sebastian has worked on major clearance projects and acquisition processes related to name creation, and he is one of the most trusted advisors for large companies seeking professional assistance with new names.
Sebastian also has specialized knowledge in conflict resolution and has represented several of the world's largest companies in court regarding their rights.
His clients range from small Norwegian businesses to large national and international companies across all industries.
Background
Sebastian earned his master's degree from the University of Bergen in 2017, with a specialization in patent law, trademark law, and marketing law. His master's thesis focused on the use of competitors' trademarks as search engine keywords on the internet, funded by a scholarship from the Norwegian Association for Industrial Property Rights (NIR).
In 2011 Sebastian graduated from the Naval Officer Candidate School as the top student.
Before joining Bryn Aarflot in 2018, Sebastian held a temporary position at the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (Patentstyret).
He has been the initiator and leader of OPPDRIFT, a major innovation grant program.
Furthermore, he has led the development of Bryn Aarflot's proprietary AI, which has benefited both clients and employees.
As the head of marketing and AI at Bryn Aarflot, Sebastian has a deep understanding of his clients' needs and challenges. Many of his clients are well-established marketing agencies, which further enhances his insight and expertise in the field.
Awards
MIP Rising Star 2024
Memberships
FICPI/FONIP, NIR/AIPPI, NACG, Norwegian Bar Association