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Sebastian Stigar: Chief Executive Officer
Quick facts
Firm - Year of Establishment

1947

Number of Partners

23

Total Number of IP Practitioners

34

Languages Spoken at the Firm

English, Norwegian

Network Memberships

INTA, ECTA, AIPPI, FICPI, Norwegian Bar Association

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Firm overview

Welcome to Bryn Aarflot, a strategic partner for all your intellectual property (IP) needs. Since our inception in 1947, we have honed our expertise, ensuring that we are ideally positioned to support you in Creating value through IP.

Our recent merger with Protector IP has enhanced our capacity and strengthened our position at the forefront of the IP field. We are now a unified force, stronger than ever, dedicated to supporting clients in Norway and across the globe.

Our extensive services span across all areas of IP law. We help you secure and manage rights through strategic prosecution and portfolio management, and we protect and enforce those rights when they are challenged. We have extensive experience in contentious IP matters, including infringement and validity disputes, preliminary injunctions, evidence preservation and enforcement proceedings, particularly within patent law, trademark law and copyright. We also assist in administrative proceedings and opposition matters before relevant authorities.

Our team of more than 30 experienced attorneys, including several women recognized among the Top 250 Women in IP, combines deep technical and legal expertise across industries and technologies. Together with our diligent administrative staff, we ensure seamless, tailored and commercially focused support.

Client focus is fundamental to our work, and our tagline, Creating value through IP, defines our ethos. Each technical and legal challenge is approached as an opportunity to unlock value for your business, whether by building robust IP positions, navigating transactions, or defending your interests in disputes.

Bryn Aarflot is repeatedly awarded and recognized as IP Firm of the Year, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We aim to be your trusted long-term partner; ready to strategize, protect and, when necessary, litigate to safeguard your IP assets.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas

Copyright and related rights, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, Copyright litigation, Patents, Patent contentious, Patent prosecution, Patent litigation, Life sciences IP, Trademarks, Trademark contentious, Trademark prosecution, Trademark Litigation, IP strategy, IP due diligence

Key Sector Expertise

Aerospace, Advertising, Aerospace, Agriculture, Artificial intelligence, Arts, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Construction & materials, Defence, E-commerce, Electrical, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Film, Financial services, FMCG, Food & beverage, Furniture, Gaming, Hospitality & leisure, ICT & software, Industrials, Instruments, Internet, Life sciences, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Media, Medical device, Mining, Music, Nanotechnology, Not-for-profit, Oil & gas, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Publishing, Real estate, Renewable energy, Retail, Robotics, Semiconductors, Sports, Technology hardware, Telecommunication, Tobacco, Transport, Universities & research, Utilities

Address:
Stortingsgata 8
Oslo 0161
Tel:+47 46 903 000 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://baa.no

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Overview

Top-tier patent prosecution firm Bryn Aarflot has a team of patent attorneys with expertise in fields such as engineering, physics, and chemistry. It also has an experienced team of IP lawyers who can handle trade mark protection and disputes. The firm's business has expanded thanks to its merger with Protector IP in January 2023. 

Notable patent practitioners: Kristine Rekdal, Jon D. Heggstad, Cécile Hermansen, Lars Erik Hatlen, and Harald Tafjord. 

Notable trademark practitioners: Celine Jørgensen, Trine Greaker Herzog, Pål Tonna, Cecilie Berglund and Astrid Solberg.

Testimonials

2025

"They provide a combination of strategically aligned advice, whilst keeping it simple, to the point and with excellent value for money."

"They always give solid, creative advice and are very reliable."

"They are very experienced and competent."

"By far the best service and knowledge in Norway."

"Responsiveness, proactive advice and the fact that they are cost-efficient."

"Bryn Aarflot is a very good collaboration partner for the company. They deliver high quality on all tasks. They are thorough and systematic in their work, and we have full confidence that the advice they provide is the best for the company."

"I value Bryn Aarflot for their seamless handling of all our trademark matters, ensuring our brand is always protected.

"Their role as a strategic advisor is invaluable, offering insights and guidance that align with our business goals and help us navigate the complexities of a global market."

"Responsive. They understand the matter. They make sure to obtain strong IP protection."

"Trusted, very competent."

"They restore my faith in the ability to only focus on issues that are directly relevant and focus on the key aspects of any matter. As opposed to many in this field, they do not drift into aspects that are off-topic or of little or no value to the case we are presenting."

"High quality, speedy answers, and creative thinking."

"Excellent advice, responsive, and competitive pricing. Truly partners."

"We chose Bryn Aarflot because it is a reliable partner, always ready to assist regardless of office hours or not."

"They provide outstanding services."

"Bryn Aarflot has been our No. 1 firm in Norway for any kind of trademark-related work."

"Competent and fair. Solid customer follow-up and communication."

"Friendly, service-minded and always quick to respond."

"Deep understanding of legal and technical topics. Broad expertise in IP and contracts. Fair pricing. Strong international network."

"They are reliable, they care, and their work makes a decisive difference in the review of patent applications, leading to grant."

"Skilled people and a long-lasting relationship that has built trust over time. They have invested time in getting to know us and what we need."

"Always available and always ready to provide efficient and client-focused advice."

"Their legal expertise is excellent, the case management outstanding."

"Their high level of expertise, reliability and, in particular, the law firm's very fast response time."

"They are always on point and always provide us with timely and accurate advice, putting our clients' interests first."

"Good reputation, good first impression when contacted."

"We chose Bryn Aarflot because of their ability to deliver tailored solutions and their high-level advisory services."

"Reliable, responsive, sound advice."

"Their hands-on approach, quick response time, clear and straightforward communication with the team, and solid knowledge base" impressed a client, who added: "Very to-the-point approach that was a big support to the rebranding team."

"Bryn Aarflot protects [our] trademarks with deep expertise and an ability to carve out solutions even when things get complicated. Their ability to connect and use their legal expertise in the context of our business strategy is something I appreciate."

"The team and services are of high quality. They are knowledgeable, deliver timely and are a pleasure to work with."

"Dedicated service, knowledgeable team."

"Their team is highly responsive, thorough, and reliable, ensuring that our clients' needs are met efficiently and with great professionalism."

"The people are super approachable and keen to assist but also honest should the client's position not be great."

Linked Reviews
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The firm completed litigation for an engineering client before the Oslo district court and represented Helgeland V&M AS patent opposition against Cracon AS culminating in successful revocation.

Trade mark

Case studies show the firm completed infringement proceedings before the EUIPO and acted for Lofoten Arctic Water AS in clearance searches and opposition proceedings before the Oslo District Court. It also mediated conflict negotiations for a confectionery supplier on the domestic market.

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