Jan Morten Evertsen has extensive experience with contract negotiations in connection with film, media and entertainment for Norwegian and international film and TV production companies, as well as the music industry. In addition, his counsel includes trade mark and patent issues, as well as general and specific marketing law for entertainment, media, music, and merchandising clients. He has also dealt with issues related to intellectual property law in connection with a number of acquisitions and other transactions.
Awards and rankings
Jan Morten is recommended by The Legal 500 within Intellectual Property in 2024.
He is also ranked by Chambers and Partners in TMT, where the 2024 edition describes him as follows: "Jan Morten Evertsen is noted for his expertise in all film and TV production-related issues, including the clearing of rights and agreement frameworks.."
One of his clients also states to Legal 500 that: "Jan Morten Evertsen I've been working with for many years, and we both know what's needed and can work straight to the point when needed. Lisa Digernes has been a big help in international issues and in negotiations about details in contracts made with international players." (2024)
Education
- 1984Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Oslo
Work experience
- 2020–Partner, Bull & Co Advokatfirma AS
- 2017–2019Partner, Advokatfirmaet Ræder
- 2016Senior partner, Zacco
- 2013–2015Partner, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
- 2006–2013Partner, Advokatfirmaet Thommessen
- 2000–2006Partner, Advokatfirmaet Arntzen de Besche
- 1991–2000Partner, Advokatfirmaet Grette
- 1988–1991Associate, Advokatfirmaet Meltdvedt, Komnæs & Co
- 1987–1988Deputy Judge, Tromsø district court
- 1986Associate, Advokatfirmaet Hjort
- 1985–1986Executive Officer, Ministry of Justice
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