Three Dentons IPT&C teams and seven lawyers individually have been distinguished by WTR 2014.

Dentons France and Russia are ranked among gold firms, while Dentons Poland appears in the bronze band.

Lawyers David Masson (France), Isabelle Leroux (France), Gérard Delile (France), Denis Voevodin (Russia), Oxana B. Pishvanova (Russia) and have been distinguished individually.

This distinction is granted by WTR following extensive research including clients’ feedback supported by the submissions prepared by the teams detailing recent activity and interviews conducted during the course of research.

To qualify, firms have to demonstrate deep expertise and wide market presence. Individuals are assessed mainly on the positive feedback received from market sources.

Dentons France

Dentons France IPT&C Group - gold band “has long been recognised as a trailblazer and is a valuable business partner to domestic and international companies. While prosecution duties feature, high-stakes enforcement operations are a particular speciality; the experienced team robustly defends prestigious global brands such as Coca-Cola, L’Oreal and Le Coq Sportif.”

• Partner David Masson - silver band for both enforcement and litigation and prosecution and strategy is reported as a “contentious whizz” winning “loud applause from across the continent”.
• Partner Isabelle Leroux - gold band for both enforcement and litigation and prosecution and strategy is said to be “a standout performer in suits involving everything from unfair competition to IP issues arising from domain names, as well as e-commerce disputes.”
• Senior Counsel Gérard Delile - gold band for enforcement and litigation is described as “favoured by marquee clients in the luxury goods and furniture sectors.”

Dentons Russia

Dentons Russia IPT&C Group -  gold band is reported as having “a powerful international platform off which to leverage, opening up new avenues of work and allowing it to better serve existing global clients. Dentons predominantly advises foreign Fortune 500s on their regional trademark affairs, but also serves as global counsel for several Russian multinationals – a notable distinction for an international player in Russia”. “It is a prime address for the most challenging litigation and anti-counterfeiting briefs.”  “The non-contentious side is another stronghold, and the firm’s line-up of 10 trademark attorneys offers a full complement of portfolio management services.”

• Partner Denis Voevodin -  gold band for enforcement and litigation is said to be “leading the charge.” “Voevodin combines ‘fantastic local knowledge’ with a ‘superb business understanding’ in order to provide pin-sharp advocacy.”
• Associate Oxana B. Pishvanova - silver band for prosecution and strategy is said to be “efficient” and “a key contact for prosecution instructions.”

Dentons Poland

Dentons Poland IPT&C Group -  bronze band is a “good choice” for contentious matters. “It is a commercially minded law firm with excellent knowledge of trademark litigation and enforcement, and the legal advice you get is always clear and well developed. IP transactions are another forte, and its work in the media, telecommunications and new technology space is particularly prevalent. In spite of the recent departure of department head Małgorzata Darowska to Bird & Bird, Dentons remains an admired name among the IP community”.