Intellectual Property & TMT | Europe

NautaDutilh has a market-leading practice acting on a wide range of IP and TMT matters. The law firm is particularly noted for representing clients in trade mark litigation, as well as handling contentious patent, copyright and domain name matters. The practice is very active in the technology sector, advising on outsourcing contracts, service agreement disputes and data protection. The firm handles matters related to TMT regulations, including network access, Schrems II and broadcasting issues. Clientele includes multinationals from a range of industries, such as technology, automotive and media.

The firm advises top-flight clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters. The law firm represents clients in cases before the Luxembourg and EU courts. The practice handles matters relating to trade marks, copyright levies and patents on the IP side, as well as outsourcing, e-commerce and investigations in the TMT sector. The team members assist a broad range of international clients across a variety of sectors with data protection compliance, as well as the drafting and reviewing of licence agreements. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Arendt & Medernach advises on a range of IP matters, with an active litigation practice representing clients in disputes over unfair competition and infringement. The law firm handles data protection issues, including GDPR compliance, data breaches and data transfers. The practice also assists clients with e-commerce, transactions and cloud outsourcing projects, as well as cyber-attacks. It is particularly active for clients in the financial sector, as well as international clients from the technology and automotive industries, and public sector clients.

DLA Piper has a reputable practice that regularly handles IP protection and enforcement mandates, including anti-counterfeiting measures. The law firm's TMT work encompasses litigation related to cloud services, as well as media regulations, outsourcing agreements and e-signatures. The law firm is also equipped to handle data protection issues, such as GDPR compliance. Its clientele includes companies from the retail, financial services and technology sectors.

Elvinger Hoss Prussen has a broad IP practice advising on a range of matters, including copyright infringement, unfair competition and trade mark disputes and protection matters. The law firm has extensive expertise in GDPR compliance matters and data protection-related mandates, with additional capabilities in IT outsourcing contracts and blockchain. The practice represents a diverse clientele spanning the banking and finance, technology and manufacturing sectors.