Intellectual Property and Media Law
Areas of Expertise
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Intellectual Property and Media Law
MAGNA Lögmenn possess substantial experience in the field of intellectual property and trademark law and have, for many years, provided extensive services to companies and individuals, particularly in the areas of trademark, design, and copyright law. Our specialists have solid expertise in the handling and protection of all types of intellectual property and trademark rights, such as works of art, literary works, inventions, trademarks, and patents. MAGNA Lögmenn offer advice and assistance in all forms of contract negotiations related to intellectual property rights and have handled numerous disputes concerning intellectual property rights before the courts and the Icelandic Intellectual Property Office.
Main tasks:
- Advice on the protection of intellectual property, trade secrets, and business knowledge
- Representation and resolution of disputes concerning intellectual property rights infringements
- Registration of trademarks, patents, and designs
- Negotiation and drafting of various types of contracts in the field of intellectual property law, such as those concerning the exploitation and transfer of intellectual property rights
- Legal opinions
- Litigation at all court levels
The firm’s lawyers have specialized in the field of media law and possess extensive expertise in the rights and obligations of the media, as well as the boundaries of freedom of expression. Additionally, the firm’s lawyers have taught in this field for many years. MAGNA Lögmenn represent the interests of media outlets and journalists before courts and governmental authorities and have considerable experience in handling cases involving, among others, defamation law violations, the limits of freedom of expression, as well as the liability of media entities, their employees, or others who express themselves in public forums. MAGNA Lögmenn have also successfully litigated several such cases before the European Court of Human Rights on behalf of their clients.
Main tasks:
- Advice on the rights and obligations of the media
- Handling of defamation cases
