As technology has become more sophisticated, and critical to business, so have the commercial arrangements regarding its procurement, development, licensing and distribution. Dentons' knowledgeable team is committed to providing innovative and pragmatic support on such deals to deliver you real world value and business results.

Our experience advising the full spectrum of technology players—including technology creators, licensors, users and investors across many business lines and sectors—has put us at the forefront of emerging legal fields and market knowledge.

We use this knowledge to provide carefully tailored solutions for each specific project, industry sector and market, combining tried and tested legal and commercial constructs with the innovation required to deliver best value. And because we understand that technology transactions cannot be considered in isolation, but rather need to be addressed in the full technical, business and commercial contexts in which the technology will be used, our technology and licensing lawyers are fully supported by a closely integrated team of finance, tax, regulatory, outsourcing and professionals in other supporting disciplines.

We can provide you with strategic advice throughout your project’s lifecycle, including:

• the structuring, negotiation, development, drafting and implementation of licensing arrangements, joint ventures, collaborations, acquisitions, dispositions, and other contractual agreements
• website development and hosting
• privacy policies and terms of use
• cloud computing
• e-commerce for online sales
• affiliate agreements
• email marketing campaigns and outsourcing

We relish a challenge and are committed to bringing you all of the competitive advantages which technology and innovation can deliver.

Recognition

Managing IP recognizes 34 Dentons Intellectual Property lawyers as IP Stars 2022

June 28, 2022

Managing IP has recognized 34 Dentons lawyers from across 17 jurisdictions in the 2022 edition of IP Stars. The ranking highlights outstanding lawyers in the area of intellectual property (IP) law, trademarks and patents.

Insights

Do not be confused: what every brand owner needs to know from the UK Supreme Court decision in Iconix v. Dream Pairs

June 26, 2025

United Kingdom: The Supreme Court, in its highly-anticipated judgment in Iconix v. Dream Pairs, has unanimously confirmed the importance of post-sale confusion to both similarity and likelihood of confusion assessments in trade mark infringement.

The Luxury Paradox: Six key strategies to balance digital transformation and brand exclusivity

June 25, 2025

United Kingdom: Luxury brands face a paradox in today's digital world. The democratising nature of digital channels appears inherently at odds with the exclusivity that defines luxury. 

Can copyrighted material be used to train AI systems?

June 11, 2025

United Kingdom: Copyright law protects intellectual creations such as books, songs, newspaper articles and movies, subject to certain exceptions. The datasets ingested to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems often include copyrighted material. AI developers argue that the use of this copyrighted material falls within certain of the legal exceptions to copyright protection. 

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Canada boosts corporate and venture technology offering with new partner Kristal Allen

April 19, 2023

Dentons announces the addition of Kristal Allen as a partner in the Firm’s Corporate and Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies groups in Calgary. An experienced lawyer with a wealth of practical and industry knowledge, Kristal practices corporate and commercial law and is a trusted advisor to clients in the technology, energy and agribusiness sectors.

Dentons welcomes Christopher Brennan and Henrietta Baker to the Middle East

February 1, 2023

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has strengthened both its Investigations and Regulatory practice and its Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) practice in the Middle East with the relocation of London-based partners, Christopher Brennan and Henrietta Baker, to Dubai.

Managing IP recognizes 34 Dentons Intellectual Property lawyers as IP Stars 2022

June 28, 2022

Managing IP has recognized 34 Dentons lawyers from across 17 jurisdictions in the 2022 edition of IP Stars. The ranking highlights outstanding lawyers in the area of intellectual property (IP) law, trademarks and patents.

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