Zacco

Zacco is one of the two biggest IP firms in the Scandinavian region. It can handle all the key technical fields for patent work. The firm remains a dominant force in the region for trademark protection and portfolio management work. There are also lawyers in the firm for IP disputes. The firm’s patent attorneys are experienced in supporting litigation in the national courts and the UPC.

Notable patent practitioners: Claus Chr Schmidt, Stein Aamot, Hans Langan, Rita Lillegraven, Anne Sønstevold, and Nina Westberg.
Notable soft IP practitioners: Tone Tangevald-Jensen, Thomas Rukin, Lars Henrik Stoud Platou, and Solvår Winnie Finnanger.

2024/2025

"Claus Chr. Schmidt is great, and has a great team around him. They have a large operation with good international resources and very experienced senior personnel."

Claus Chr. Schmidt

"Claus is very experienced and handles both detailed assistance and more strategic advice. He provides great value."

"A professional and experienced attorney who has in-depth skills on the laws and clients' requirements."

Patrik Olsson

"A professional and experienced attorney who has in-depth skills on the laws and clients' requirements."

2023

"I like the quality of their paralegals, and the diligence of the patent attorneys."

"They are quick and flexible."

2022

"The firm is responsive and has deep knowledge and expertise."

"We chose Zacco because they know us well and we have established a good relationship over many years."

"Zacco has excellent support staff who are able to take a pragmatic approach in their advice."

Case studies show a range of patent protection, strategy and litigation activities. Clients include Argeo Robotics, Resitec, and Neste. Simen Svare Kristoffersen and Sindre Fossum are among the patent practitioners to watch.

Case highlights demonstrate the firm’s experience in trademark protection, strategy and litigation. Clients include Chanel, BioBag, and Meta. Espen Riseng and Ane Strand Nilssen are lawyers to watch.