TMT and IP in Iceland

Lex Law Offices

Lex Law Offices has a long history in the IP and IT spaces, and fields a team praised by clients for its ‘strong sense of professionalism and integrity’. The department has broad IT sector strength, and acts for a client base of software and telecoms companies and financial institutions, in addition to comprehensive IP expertise across trade marks, patents, and portfolio management issues. The ‘highly professional’ Erla Árnadóttir co-leads the department alongside Lára Herborg Ólafsdóttir; Árnadóttir is a specialist in IP and IT matters, with further expertise in GDPR work, while Ólafsdóttir is a key contact for public procurement law and acts for prominent multinational technology companies. Senior associate María Kristjánsdóttir is an expert in IP law, and acts as managing director at firm subsidiary, IP boutique GH Sigurgeirsson IP.

Responsables de la pratique:

Erla Árnadóttir; Lára Herborg Ólafsdóttir


Autres avocats clés:

María Kristjánsdóttir


Les références

‘LEX exhibits a strong sense of professionalism and integrity in their work. LEX consistently adheres to the highest ethical standards, ensuring that all trade mark matters are handled with the utmost confidentiality and discretion. In our experience, LEX shows unwavering commitment to protecting their clients’ interests, establishing them as a trusted and reliable law firm.’

‘María Kristjánsdóttir possesses extensive knowledge of the trade mark practice area, combined with a keen understanding of the complexities of the local and global IP landscape. Her ability to navigate through intricate legal frameworks and provide invaluable guidance to us has been truly commendable. In our experience with María over the years, she has shown exceptional attention to detail.

‘Highly skilled team of experts in TMT and IP law, responsible in their recommendations and resilient in their follow-up.’

Principaux clients

Rekstrarfélag Sarps


Kara Connect


The Coca-Cola Company


Reykjavik Engergy


Carbfix ohf.


Tempo ehf.


Treble Technologies


Sharecurely ehf.


The Icelandic State


Ísey Export ehf.


Sýn hf./Vodafone


Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.


Samey Robotics ehf.


Tix eu ehf.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Cultural Heritage database Sarpur on concluding an agreement for the acquisition of a new computer system.
  • Taking care of trade mark portfolio management for Reykjavik Energy, and its subsidiaries, ON Power, Reykjavik Fibre Network and Veitur Utilities.
  • Assisting Sharecurely ehf., a successful software start-up company, with drafting license agreements, terms of use, privacy policy and records of personal data.

LOGOS

LOGOS handles all forms of contracts and transactions in the IT and IP sectors, and is noted for its strength in contentious matters, with a strong track record in IP disputes at all levels. The group covers a diverse range of IT matters, including handling data transfer agreements, privacy policies, and data mapping agreements, in addition to work involving developing technologies such as AI. Team lead Hjördís Halldórsdóttir is praised by clients for her ‘excellent judgement‘, and is a leading name for IT, IP and data protection matters. Other key team members include Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir, an expert in information privacy issues, and Árni Vilhjálmsson, who is a key contact for patent law. Senior associate Ýr Sigurðardóttir is also a key name to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Hjördís Halldórsdóttir


Autres avocats clés:

Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir; Árni Vilhjálmsson; Ýr Sigurðardóttir


Les références

‘LOGOS is the go-to firm in Iceland when it comes to TMT and IP related services.’

‘Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir is a true expert in her field of law, with deep understanding of the data privacy and protection practice. With her strong social ability and professional approach, she is always well-prepared to meet the client’s needs.’

‘The data protection team at LOGOS is of the highest standard in Iceland. They are up-to-date on recent developments and provide excellent counsel.’

Principaux clients

Sidekick Health ehf.


Sjova Almennar tryggingar hf.


Siminn hf.


Arion Bank hf.


Marel hf.


The Icelandic Visual Art Copyright Association


Origo hf.


CCP hf.


LSR – the Pension Fund for the Icelandic State Employees


Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH


Thjodleikhusid (The National Theatre of Iceland)


Landsnet hf.


Sigur Ros


CreditInfo Lánstraust hf.


Northern Lights ehf.


Timatal ehf.


Verne Holdings ehf.


The Icelandic Broadcasting Service


Sensa hf.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Siminn hf., Iceland’s largest telecoms company and listed on Nasdaq Iceland, in connection with its sale of a 100% shareholding in Mila ehf. to investment house Ardian.
  • Represented the Icelandic Visual Art Copyright Association in arbitration proceedings between all members of IHM, a joint copyright organisation for authors, performers and producers.
  • Represented Northern Lights ehf. in a trade mark violation case against Grotta Northern Lights (Nordico ehf.).

Sigurjónsson & Thor ehf.

Sigurjónsson & Thor ehf. specialises in IP matters, and acts for a prestige client base of multinational corporates on both contentious and non-contentious mandates. The group is notably strong in IP disputes, with significant experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings at all levels. The highly experienced Magnús Haukur Magnússon co-leads the team alongside Supreme Court attorney Magnús Hrafn Magnússon and IP and patent specialist Valborg Kjartansdóttir.

Responsables de la pratique:

Magnús Haukur Magnússon; Magnús Hrafn Magnússon; Valborg Kjartansdóttir


Les références

‘Sigurjónsson’s practice is a professional yet personal practice.’

‘They make you feel like you are a special client and the vibe they give is really good.’

‘Magnús Hrafn Magnússon is straightforward and imaginative. Good lawyer.’

Principaux clients

Apple Inc.


Meta Platforms Inc.


VF Corporation


PepsiCo Inc.


The Walt Disney Company


Novartis AG/Sandoz International GmbH


Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft


Association of Icelandic Film Directors


Réttur – Adalsteinsson & Partners

Réttur – Adalsteinsson & Partners fields a notable TMT and IP team, with a penchant for representing artists, authors and screenwriters, as well as their respective unions. Sigrún Ingibjörg Gísladóttir, who is highly prominent in the arts sector and acts on behalf of groups such as the Iceland Symphony and the Writer’s Association, co-leads the department alongside Védís Eva Guðmundsdóttir, who is an IP specialist with key strength in contentious matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sigrún Ingibjörg Gísladóttir; Védís Eva Guðmundsdóttir


Principaux clients

Reykjavik City Theatre


Icelandic Symphony Orchestra


Icelandic Writer’s Association


Icelandic Water Holdings hf


Hagþenkir


The Icelandic Visual Art Copyright Association


Federation of Icelandic Artists


SÍBS


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as counsel for the Iceland Writer’s Association before an arbitration tribunal tasked with deciding the split of fair compensation between all major copyright, performers and producer’s associations in Iceland.
  • Provided legal advice to the Icelandic Writer’s Association, as well as many of its members.

ADVEL Attorneys at Law

ADVEL Attorneys at Law is increasingly prominent in the IP space, and regularly advises clients on design patents, copyright issues, and trade mark protection work, with experience acting across Europe and Scandinavia. The department covers numerous sectors, including the fishing, technology and bioscience industries, with a client base which includes both start-ups and established companies. Team lead Stefan Þór Ingimarsson covers company law, corporate governance work, and M&A issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stefan Þór Ingimarsson


Principaux clients

Advania Group


atNorth Group


Rekstrarfelag 10-11


RV Unique Aps


BBA//Fjeldco

BBA//Fjeldco‘s IP and IT practice is active at the cutting edge of technology, with experience in developing areas such as virtual reality, cloud computing, and fintech. Team lead Haflidi Lárusson, who is dual qualified in Iceland and England and Wales, is a technology sector specialist who regularly covers IP, digital copyright, and data protection matters. Associate Thelma Christel Kristjánsdottir joined the team in August 2023 from Lex Law Offices.

Responsables de la pratique:

Haflidi Lárusson


Autres avocats clés:

Thelma Christel Kristjánsdottir


Les références

‘Very professional, polite and responsive.’

Principaux clients

Carbon Recycling International


Reiknistofa bankanna hf.


Juris

Juris provides IP and IT support as part of the firm’s full-service offering, facilitating coverage of transactional and contentious work. The group is increasingly active in the fintech space, and acts for a client base which includes both start-ups and market leaders. Media and telecoms specialist Andri Árnason co-leads the department with Stefán A. Svensson, who is experienced in the media and fintech sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andri Árnason; Stefán A. Svensson


Les références

‘The team at Juris has the best experience to work on cross-border transactions.’

Principaux clients

Fyrirtækjamiðstöð Íslands


Autoledger


Kvika banki hf.


RÚV ohf.


Five Degrees


Audax Private Equity


BlueCat Networks


InstaVolt


Ísfélag hf.


Árvakur hf.


Míla h.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised BlueCat Networks on its acquisition of Men & Mice.
  • Representing Icelandic State Broadcaster in cases regarding press freedom.