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Klaus Ewald Madsen

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Klaus Ewald Madsen is an intellectual property law specialist

Klaus Ewald Madsen specialises in intellectual property law and life sciences. He works primarily with patents, regulatory issues and marketing.

Klaus is a highly skilled litigator and has over the years argued a considerable number of patent law cases concerning pharmaceuticals, medical devices and also in the areas of electronics and mechanics.

He also has extensive international experience in, among other things, negotiating and concluding licence agreements and other IPR agreements.

With his direct and honest style, Klaus is a much sought-after adviser, representing and advising Danish as well as non-Danish enterprises.

 

The Team

Intellectual Property

  • Intellectual Property
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Life Science
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Ratings

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Klaus Madsen is an expert in patent disputes and also assists clients with disputes concerning the misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract issues. He often represents pharmaceutical companies.

"He's very strategic in his thinking and is able to simplify a case."

"Klaus is fantastic. He is very good with strategy and always hits the mark. He is very bright and open to respond any questions."

Chambers and Partners Europe 2023, Intellectual Property

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 The ‘impressive, wide-ranging team of IP experts‘ at Bech-Bruun continues to provide advice to domestic and international companies, including Sony, UEFA, and Samsung Bioepis on life sciences and patents work. (...) Klaus Ewald Madsen has a ‘wealth of experience‘ in acting for pharmaceuticals and medical device companies in cases concerning patent infringement issues and the launch of biosimilars (...).

"Klaus Ewald Madsen and the team have a wealth of experience, are great team players, and are extremely easy to work with. Klaus is highly recommended for his experience, and his really good practical advice, especially in life sciences."

Klaus Ewald Madsen has been listed as Hall of Fame by Legal 500.

Klaus Ewald Madsen has been listed as a Key Lawyer by Legal 500.

Legal 500, Intellectual property, 2023

 
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Klaus Madsen is an expert in patent disputes and also assists clients with disputes concerning the misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract issues. He often represents pharmaceutical companies. "Klaus is fantastic. He is very good with strategy and always hits the mark. He is very bright and open to respond any questions," one respondent stresses.

Klaus Madsen has been ranked in Band 1 as top lawyer within Intellectual Property by Chambers and Partners Global.

Chambers and Partners Global, Intellectual Property, 2023

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Klaus Ewald Madsen has been listed as Patent star 2022 by IP Stars.

IP Stars

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Klaus Ewald Madsen has been elected to be International Winner in Client Choice of the year – Intellectual Property - Patents Category for Denmark.

Source: International Law Office (ILO)

Engagements

  • Board of directors (chairman), Torben Herman Christensen Holding A/S
  • Board of directors (chairman), CM Holding A/S
  • Board of directors (chairman), ECS Eurocargo A/S
  • Board member, Foreningen til Industriel Retsbeskyttelse
  • Member, International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
  • Member, European Patent Lawyers (EPLAW)

Publications

  • Industrial Design Rights, Kluwer Law International B.V., 2020. 529 pages. Book

Education and language

  • Right of audience, The Danish Supreme Court
  • Admission to practice law
  • Master of Laws
  • English
  • Swedish
  • Norwegian
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"I make a considerable effort to think strategically and basically get the best possible result under the given circumstances and always taking into account the commercial aspects."
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