The rise of the Internet has forever changed the way we conduct business. It has generated new business models, revolutionized companies and removed borders.

As this new connected world continues to push boundaries, it brings with it a changing legal landscape impacting the protection of intellectual property rights.

The Internet is increasingly the biggest source of intellectual property infringements and theft, but there are many ways rights’ owners can tackle illegitimate use of their rights online, depending on the type of intellectual property right being used.

With a wide range of global capabilities, Dentons can help you protect your intellectual property online and guide you on the best way to handle intellectual property issues that could arise from the convergence of digital media and technology.

We have experience helping a wide range of clients across many sectors—from local start-ups and family-owned businesses to multinational companies around the world.

Partner with Dentons for expert advice on issues facing businesses with Internet activities, such as:

• Domain names
• Licensing
• E-commerce
• Distribution (digital and physical)
• Copyright, trademark and intellectual property counseling, prosecution, maintenance and litigation
• Defamation
• Data protection
• Employment
• Tax
• Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances
• Outsourcing transactions

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

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. 

Federal Circuit Narrows IPR Estoppel in District Court Proceedings

May 13, 2025

On May 7, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a pivotal decision in Ingenico Inc. v. IOENGINE, LLC, Case No. 23-1367 (Federal Circuit Opinion), clarifying the scope of Inter Partes Review (IPR) estoppel under 35 U.S.C. § 315(e)(2).

Fighting Back Against Foreign Trade Secret Theft: U.S. House of Representatives Approves H.R.1486

May 7, 2025

On May 5, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1486, the Economic Espionage Prevention Act (EEPA). Introduced by Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), the EEPA seeks to bolster protections for U.S. trade secrets and proprietary information by authorizing the President of the United States to impose sanctions on foreign adversary entities that knowingly engage in economic or industrial espionage.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Uncovering hidden IP potential – how Dentons and Intanify's AI-driven approach helped Orderly position itself for funding success

November 27, 2024

Orderly is a developer of supply chain management technology for global food and beverage companies, including the world’s largest coffee chain.

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.

Isabelle Leroux takes part in ICC France Intellectual Property Commission's Blockchain Webinar

July 16, 2020

The Intellectual Property Commission of ICC France, presided by Martine Karsenty-Ricard, gathered professionals of multiple sectors to intervene on the subject of intellectual property in the field of Blockchain technology. The webinar was designed to raise awareness of Blockchain technology and underline its advantages in the field of IP protection and defence.