Businesses around the globe value intellectual property and technology services. These services allow maximum efficiency for companies, providing their customers with their own unique services. In perpetual motion, players must create innovative products and services to feed constant and escalating market demand. Everyone from the developer to the user has an enormous amount invested in products. In this high-stakes environment, you need protection for your original work. This requires a partner with extensive knowledge of different solutions who can choose the best legal remedy.

Dentons’ lawyers understand these requirements and work relentlessly to protect your investment, whether it’s a new medical device, company logo or computer software program. Together, we address complex legal questions with advice tailored to your business needs. From protecting intellectual property rights, through advising on data security issues, technology licensing and sourcing strategies, you receive practical and informed guidance.

Our integrated approach to litigation, counseling and transactions is a powerful strategy that delivers optimal results to you. To provide you with seamless service, members of our Intellectual Property and Technology (IP&T) practice frequently team with lawyers from other practice areas. Our enviable track record includes representing individual inventors, artists and entrepreneurs, public institutions, emerging companies, venture capital groups and global corporations.

Protecting your work to the highest caliber drives our efforts to learn about and promote the latest developments in the intellectual property arena. Our IP&T professionals lecture, teach and publish on intellectual property subjects. Additionally, we participate in committees of related organizations.

Recognition

Chambers Germany 2025: Dentons consolidates its ranking position

February 20, 2025

The inaugural edition of the Chambers Germany guide has recognized 14 Dentons lawyers as leaders in their respective fields. Additionally, Dentons’ teams across Germany received practice and sector rankings in nine areas.

Dentons Recognized as a Global Market Leader in Artificial Intelligence by Chambers Global Guide 2025

February 14, 2025

Dentons has been ranked as a Global Market Leader in the inaugural Artificial Intelligence ranking of the Chambers Global Guide 2025. This recognition affirms the firm’s position at the forefront of AI law, showcasing its ability to address the complexities and evolving challenges in this rapidly advancing field.

Dentons in New Zealand achieves coveted double Gold ranking in WTR 1000 for IP Enforcement and Litigation and Prosecution and Strategy

February 10, 2025

Dentons New Zealand is proud to announce its Intellectual Property (IP) practice has received Gold recognition in the WTR 1000 rankings for Enforcement and Litigation as well as Prosecution and Strategy. The rankings reinforce Dentons’ dedication to top-tier client service and expertise in New Zealand IP law.

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Insights

From inspo to infringement: one influencer’s journey to protect her ‘vibe’

May 16, 2025

New Zealand: Is it really possible for one influencer to own the aesthetic? Texan influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford thinks it is. She has filed a first of its kind lawsuit against fellow influencer Alyssa Shiel, accusing Shiel of deliberately copying her aesthetic and brand identity to mislead followers and gain an advantage in the fiercely competitive influencer industry. 

House of Lords backs amendments to governments AI plans

May 15, 2025

United Kingdom: The government's plans to reform the law to permit wider use of copyright works to train AI models has suffered a setback, after the House of Lords voted to back amendments to the Data (Use and Access) Bill. 

Uzbekistan tightens cybersecurity obligations: What businesses need to know

May 14, 2025

Uzbekistan: A new Presidential Decree (No PQ-153 dated 30 April 2025) aims at bolstering cybersecurity measures in Uzbekistan and targeting cybercrimes across the country.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

The In-House Counsel CLE Webinar Series Presents, “Fine Arts & Collectibles: A Timeless Passion, Heritage, and Investment Opportunity”

June 4, 2025

Join us for an insightful presentation where we will explore high-value and complex transactions, as well as high-profile disputes related to fine arts and collectibles.

Dentons' North American Legal AI Summit

June 5, 2025

Join Dentons on June 5, 2025, for a full-day, in person and online summit, on the legal and strategic challenges shaping AI in North America. Our panels will cover the most pressing topics—from data privacy and intellectual property to employment law, M&A, and the infrastructure to support the growth of AI. Whether you’re refining your AI strategy or just beginning to assess what’s possible, this summit will give you the practical insights you need to take your next step.

Recent Press Releases

Dentons hires Mark O'Shaughnessy as litigation partner in Dublin

May 1, 2025

Dentons is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark O'Shaughnessy as a partner into its Litigation and Dispute Resolution team in Dublin.

Dentons advises Nehlsen on acquisition of Karl Meyer AG

March 27, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised the international environmental and waste management service provider Nehlsen Aktiengesellschaft on the acquisition of Karl Meyer AG.

Dentons Advises Interparfums SA on the strategic acquisition of Goutal

March 18, 2025

Dentons Paris has advised Interparfums SA on its strategic acquisition of all of Maison Goutal’s intellectual property rights, previously owned by Amorepacific Europe.

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