As creators, users and suppliers of original work, you have an enormous amount invested in your products. Choosing the right protection from the different legal remedies available can demand extensive knowledge of different industries. Our Intellectual Property and Technology (IP&T) lawyers understand these requirements and can protect your investment, whether it’s a work of art, a new medical device, a company logo or a computer software program.

We are able to provide you guidance in all areas of IP law, including:

• Advertising
• Copyright
• Domain names
• Focused services: licensing and litigation
• IP Litigation
• IP transactional support and financial services
• Patents
• Protection of trade secrets and confidential information
• Trademarks

To provide you with seamless service, we work closely with our colleagues in our Corporate, Technology, Tax, Public Policy and Regulation, and Litigation and Dispute Resolution groups.

Trust Dentons to enforce or defend your intellectual property rights, keeping you on track to meeting your business objectives. Well-versed in IP litigation, our IP&T lawyers have represented clients in disputes before the Trademarks Opposition Board, the Copyright Board of Canada and the Federal Court of Canada, as well as in local and provincial courts.

From protecting intellectual property rights to advising on data security issues, technology licensing and sourcing strategies, we offer practical and informed guidance. Our team includes trusted advisors of individual inventors, artists and entrepreneurs, public institutions, emerging companies, venture capital groups and large multinational corporations. We will work with you to find the solutions you need.

Recognition

WTR 1000 2025: Dentons’ lawyers among world’s leading trademark professionals

February 3, 2025

The World Trademark Review has highly ranked Dentons in the 2025 edition of WTR 1000 – the directory recognizing the world’s leading trademark legal services providers and practitioners. 

Dentons highly recommended in WIPR’s 2024 Global Trade Secrets Rankings

October 7, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has been recognized as "Highly Recommended" in the 2024 edition of the Global Trade Secrets Rankings published by the World IP Review (WIPR). 

Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution group: Steadily growing as a Canadian powerhouse

August 1, 2024

Described by clients as “brilliant, focused and incredibly skilled,” and praised for their “ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters,” Dentons Canada’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers are increasingly being recognized as powerhouses in the Canadian legal landscape.

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Insights

A band of merry men: Trademarks Opposition Board decision protects “Robinhood” trademark

May 29, 2025

On March 24, 2025, the Trademarks Opposition Board (the TMOB) released its decisions regarding the opposition of two trademark applications (application numbers 1866370 and 2019781) made by Robin Hood Inc. (the Applicant) for registration of the trademark “Robin Hood” (the Applicant’s Mark).

Acquisitions and trademarks: Large and complex acquisitions may qualify as a special circumstance to justify non-use of trademarks

May 23, 2025

In Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne v. Coors Brewing Company (Coors), the Federal Court upheld a decision of the Registrar of Trademarks (the Registrar) that maintained registrations of trademarks that the Respondent, Coors Brewing Company, had obtained as a result of a large and complex corporate acquisition.

Episode 75: From idea to impact: The power of storytelling in startup growth

May 7, 2025

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 75, Lauren Epstein, Venture Partner at Storytime Capital and Senior Advisor and Vice President at Epstein Enterprises, shares her journey from law to venture capital and her passion for working with early-stage startups.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

WTR 1000 2025: Dentons’ lawyers among world’s leading trademark professionals

February 3, 2025

The World Trademark Review has highly ranked Dentons in the 2025 edition of WTR 1000 – the directory recognizing the world’s leading trademark legal services providers and practitioners. 

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Dentons highly recommended in WIPR’s 2024 Global Trade Secrets Rankings

October 7, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has been recognized as "Highly Recommended" in the 2024 edition of the Global Trade Secrets Rankings published by the World IP Review (WIPR). 

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