Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 6
About
Provided by Dentons
Dentons is the only firm offering full IP service in the UK and globally, with best-in-class service across all service lines, including: transactional, advisory, litigation and prosecution. Our UK IP team has acted on some of the highest-profile IP disputes and IP non-contentious deals in recent years and has run some of the most important and complex patent litigation in the UK. We operate in three core IP areas:
• Brand protection and enforcement: Led by Anna Copeman, Partner, Head of Trade Marks, Dentons’ dedicated IP team offers one-stop brand registration, prosecution and enforcement service, offering its full IP services on a global basis. Our specialist boutique IP offering is competitively priced and we employ an expansive library of technology solutions and tools to provide a cost-effective top-class service.
• Patents: Led by Dr. Justin Hill, Head of Patent and Opposition Practices, Dentons’ UK and European Patent team assists in all matters concerning patents, including the drafting and filing of patent applications in all areas of technology, anywhere in the world.
Dentons is well placed to assist clients with intellectual property matters across the globe.
Chambers Review
Dentons is a full-service IP law practice handling commercial and contentious matters involving all core rights, including patent litigation. The firm is praised for its deep expertise advising technology, FMCG and life science sector clients. The firm also offers patent and trade mark prosecution services.
Anna Copeman is key contact.
Work Highlights
- Dentons defended The Swatch Group in 20 simultaneous revocation attacks against core trade marks brought by Samsung.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons is a top law firm with a big global footprint."
"Dentons are brilliant. They provide great support, are diligent and have a very collaborative environment, which I really appreciate."
"The global network really sets Dentons apart; they can seamlessly provide counsel from nearly all jurisdictions. They are perfectly equipped to handle the most complex issues with quick turnaround."
"With their knowledge and experience, Dentons is able to handle every challenge send their way."
"Dentons do really well in patent prosecution. They are so persistent, proactive and really understand the European context."
"Dentons is a top law firm with a big global footprint."
"Dentons are brilliant. They provide great support, are diligent and have a very collaborative environment, which I really appreciate."
"The global network really sets Dentons apart; they can seamlessly provide counsel from nearly all jurisdictions. They are perfectly equipped to handle the most complex issues with quick turnaround."
"With their knowledge and experience, Dentons is able to handle every challenge send their way."
"Dentons do really well in patent prosecution. They are so persistent, proactive and really understand the European context."