IP Conflicts

IP rights are an invaluable instrument for controlling the borders delimiting the business areas and technologies of rival companies.

The fierce competition in many innovative markets will, however, quite naturally lead to conflicts - often involving IP rights.

Where a company fears that the marketing of new technology or new products may be infringing upon the rights of others, it is a good idea to obtain an evaluation of potential infringement or an opinion on the scope or validity of the IP rights governing the market. Prior to product launch, a Freedom to Operate review may also be a valuable investment.

Where owners of IP rights believe that their rights are being trespassed on, there are a number of administrative remedies for attempting to revoke unjustly obtained rights.

Where this is not an option, the possibility of legal enforcement of IP rights is open. We provide expert advice acting as co-counsel to leading law firms in Denmark and internationally in connection with preliminary injunctions, infringement and invalidity proceedings.

In the context of solving IP conflicts, we provide advice in relation to:

• Opinions on infringement
• Opinions on validity
• Freedom to Operate analyses
• Administrative measures, including opposition
• Legal enforcement of IP rights
• Other measures for conflict resolution (arbitration etc.)