Zacco

Zacco is one of the two largest IP firms in the Scandinavian region that can boast of covering all key technical fields for patent work. The firm acquired IP firm Tandberg Innovation in February 2021. The expansive IP firm also remains a dominant force in the region for trade mark protection and portfolio management work. Its Norwegian IP team also handles soft IP disputes.

Claus Chr. Schmidt, Hans Langan, Rita Lillegraven and Anne Sønstevold are experienced European patent attorneys. Thomas Rukin is a notable lawyer for IP disputes and transactions. The experienced trade mark lawyers include Tone Tangevald-Jensen and Per Vegard Bergheim.

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 client testimonials

"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."

Attorneys Simen Svare Kristoffersen and Tommy Kaspar joined in May 2021. 2021 Rising Star Burhaan Hassan has left the firm for an in-house role. The acquisition of Tandberg Innovation saw the likes of Solvår Winnie Finnanger, an IP Star, join the firm.

Turid Oma joined the firm in 2021. The firm was acquired by OpSec Security in April 2023. IP lawyer Frode Andre Moen left the firm in 2023.