Zdeněk Kučera > Dentons > Prague, Czech Republic > Lawyer Profile

Dentons’ growing practice handles a wide range of work, including domain name disputes, trademark registrations, patents, unfair competition litigation, and copyright protection concerns within the real estate field. Recognised for its strong TMT-related IP offering, the firm has expertise in advising on tech and content sourcing, as well as licensing agreements within the sector. Acting across a variety of industries including life sciences, entertainment, and e-commerce, the firm counts global corporations amongst its clients, such as Nike and Netflix. Zdeněk Kučera heads the group and focuses on copyright piracy work as well as software licensing arrangements. Associate Štěpánka Havlíková is a key contact within the team and specialises in IP, data protection, and M&A work.

Dentons’ TMT practice advises on an impressive array of contentious and non-contentious matters within the field, including tech product rollouts, transactions, outsourcings, and IT-related licensing and service agreements. The firm is also recognised for its strengths in regulatory and compliance work and IP-related matters. Recently, the team has witnessed considerable growth in its client base, and has advised global corporations such as Nike, Netflix, and HBO, in addition to local start-ups and investors. Expert Zdeněk Kučera spearheads the department and specialises in structuring complex projects, tech disputes, and the acquisition of IT companies. Kučera is ably supported by Štěpánka Havlíková, who focuses on electronic contracting issues and AI matters, Jiří Maršál, and Kateřina Kučerová.

Dentons’ dispute resolution practice showcases strengths in both the gamut of civil disputes, and white-collar crime cases. The firm counts employment disputes, commercial litigation, and insolvency claims within its scope of regular work, and acts for clients from industries including energy, tech, and financial services. A significant proportion of the team’s contentious cases involve a cross-border element. Seasoned litigator Ladislav Smejkal heads up the department and has a wealth of experience in complex construction disputes, as well as employment-related litigation. TMT specialist Zdeněk Kučera further bolsters the group’s capabilities and focuses on disputes relating to IP, IT and data privacy.