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

In- House Counsel CLE Webinar Series: Fall Session – Session 3

November 1, 2023

This course will cover the latest employment law developments for companies employing California workers.

In- House Counsel CLE Webinar Series: Fall Session – Session 2

October 18, 2023

State Privacy Laws: The landscape surrounding cybersecurity and data privacy and the intersection of those topics is rapidly changing. Recently, twelve states have enacted comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, some with significant differences in scope and application.

The online property shake-up

October 10, 2023

South Africa: The Competition Commission (the Commission) formally initiated the Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry on 19 May 2021 in terms of section 43B(1)(a) of the Competition Act 89 of 1998 (as amended). This being its first step to level the playing field for online platforms. These are digital platforms that facilitate transactions of goods, services and software between business users and consumers.

View all insights for Technology Procurement, Development and Licensing

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.

Data Breach Management Tool

November 16, 2020

A personal data breach occurs when the data that we process, store or we are responsible for is mishandled as a result of noncompliance with data security rules, leading to loss of confidentiality, destruction or unauthorized disclosure of or access to personal data.