About BUDDE SCHOU

BUDDE SCHOU is one of Denmark's oldest and most respected firms of IP attorneys dating back to 1901. Counting about 60 employees, we are at the same time one of Denmark's largest full-service IP firms holding comprehensive expertise within all aspects of intellectual property rights. BUDDE SCHOU offers advice and assistance to national as well as international corporate clients.

We hold invaluable experience in respect of technical and legal issues pertaining to our field. Our core business is drafting and prosecuting IP applications (patents, trademarks, designs and utility models) and providing consultancy services in respect of all IP related activities ranging from IP analyses to the establishment and enforcement of rights, including assistance in the development of an overall strategy as a business tool for commercial success.

Goals and vision

BUDDE SCHOU's vision is to be the top most professional firm of IP attorneys in Denmark. We strive to be the natural choice for both local and international corporate clients in need of first rate IP counselling. In order to fulfil our vision, we constantly endeavour to provide advice of superior quality only while at the same time striving to specialize, further and perfect our professional skills.

History

BUDDE SCHOU goes back a long way - the key dates of our company history are as follows:

2008: The company forms a strategic alliance with the Swedish consulting company Medical Patent AB - now Nordic Patent Analyzer AB.   

2007: The company shortens its name from Budde, Schou & Ostenfeld A/S to Budde Schou A/S at the same time taking on a new visual identity.

2006: Steen Wadskov-Hansen is appointed COO (co-owner/shareholder) in succession of Bent Kjerrumgaard. Leif Rørbøl remains CEO.

The same year, the company sets up a branch office in the Science Parks of Southern Denmark Alsion in Sønderborg in Southern Jutland.

2003: The company sets up a branch office in the Science Parks of Southern Denmark in Odense in Funen.

2001: The company celebrates its 100th anniversary (1901-2001).

1999: Merger between Budde, Schou & Co A/S (Dansk Patent Kontor) and Ostenfeld Patentbureau A/S. The company is named Budde, Schou & Ostenfeld A/S and is managed by M.Sc. Leif Rørbøl and M.Sc. Bent Kjerrumgaard.

1991: Merger between Budde, Schou & Co A/S and Dansk Patent Kontor (founded in 1898).

1937: Th. Ostenfeld Patentbureau A/S is founded by M.Sc. Th. Ostenfeld.

1908: Budde, Schou & Co merges with Kjøbenhavns Patent-bureau (founded 1892).

1901: Budde, Schou & Co is founded by M.Sc. Carl Budde, M.Sc. Cecil Wilhelm Schou and LL.M. Viggo Blom.