IP Knowledge Center™
Welcome to the Bryn Aarflot IP Knowledge Center™. Our team of highly-qualified IP professionals aim to offer in-depth articles on relevant topics in relation to intellectual property. We strive to provide internationally relevant content, as well as pertinent articles related to Norwegian IPR law.
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See all articlesProtect your app from copies
This whitepaper provides new app developers with a detailed explanation of how intellectual property can be used to protect their app concept from copycats. It also provides insightful tips and tricks on how to balance registered rights with cost and how to use non-IP based tactics to gain a competitive advantage in the market. Two case studies of successful apps are also presented to demonstrate successful app-based business strategies. Finally, national and international IP cost guidance is provided. Read more
I have IP in Russia, is my IP at risk?
The Russian government has demonstrated that it will decide on the use of IP rights without the IP holder’s consent and without issuing compensation to the rights holder. A first mechanism for allowing IP infringement, Article 1360, applies to patents, utility models and industrial designs only, whereas a second mechanism, Federal Law No. 46-FZ, applies to IP rights more broadly and includes trademarks. The abuse of rights statute has also been used to deny foreign held rights. Read more
Trademark prosecution in Norway
An overview of the Norwegian rules regulating trademark prosecution. Read more
Patent prosecution in Norway
An overview of the rules regulating patent prosecution in Norway. Read more
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See all articlesFREE WEBINAR: Can you keep a secret?
Trade secrets can be of great value, but effective protection of trade secrets requires an active approach and a clear strategy. In this webinar, Håkon Tysnes Kaasin, an experienced attorney-at-law who specialises in IP and has represented some of the world’s largest brand owners before the Norwegian courts, takes you through the hows, whats, and wheres of trade secrets. Read more
FREE WEBINAR: Do you have freedom to operate?
Brows Aarflot's Life Science team, led by Marianne W. Wulff, held a free webinar on freedom to operate along with this spring. The entire webinar is now available below: Read more
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See all newsBryn Aarflot top ranked by WTR 1000 for 2023!
We are extremely proud of our WTR 1000 rankings for 2023, as one of only two GOLD-ranked Norwegian firms for prosecution and strategy as well as a BRONZE-ranking for enforcement and litigation. In addition, no less than nine (!) of our amazing lawyers are recognized as recommended individuals. Read more
Norwegian Appeal Court: the MULTI-GYN logo is distinctive!
Bryn Aarflot’s lawyer Sebastian Stigar has over the past years assisted BioClin BV in efforts of having its MULTI-GYN logo registered in Norway. Read more
We are expanding – welcome Laura!
Bryn Aarflot is continuing to grow and strengthen our international profile, and we are thrilled to welcome Laura Mannering to the team. Read more
Bryn Aarflot and Protector IP become one of Norway’s biggest IP firms
Bryn Aarflot and Protector IP have decided to join forces, to create an even stronger professional environment within intellectual property. Following the merger, we will become one of the largest IP firms in Norway. Read more
Welcome on board to Stine Sønstebø
We have a new addition to the Bryn Aarflot-team. Read more