Franchise & Licensing
Germany
09 October 2025
Dentons impresses with a broad practice that works both forensically and in an advisory capacity and, thanks to the firm's global positioning, can draw on an extensive network of soft IP expertise to serve cross-border instructions seamlessly. In addition, the team is also active in innovative areas, such as trade mark advice on AI-based products. Constantin Rehaag, whose focus areas include design and trade mark disputes as well as portfolio management and counterfeit protection, leads the team together with Stefan Dittmer, who specialises in outsourcing, licensing and development agreements.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team offers creative and comprehensive solutions. It is also very helpful to have their vast industry knowledge as well as their cross-functional and global capabilities.'
- 'I would particularly like to highlight Constantin Rehaag. Not only does he bring a wealth of experience and energy to matters, but he also takes the time to fully understand the client's business. His thoroughness and intellectual curiosity enable him not only to effectively address the issues at hand, but also to provide very useful and actionable proactive advice.'
Key clients
- TMRW Foundation
- Intapp
- Planqc GmbH
- Amazon I
- Amazon II
- 1661, Inc. d/b/a GOAT
- Agence France-Presse
- Allnex
- Bayer AG
- Canada Goose
- Elixir
- Europäische Zentralbank
Work highlights
Advising Intapp on the acquisition of Berlin-based AI software company delphai, including IP aspects to integrate the AI technology into Intapp's intelligent cloud platform.
Advising Novartis AG on the criminal and civil prosecution of a pharmaceutical crime case, including trade mark and patent infringement, valued at €20 million.
Advising Share Now on the expansion of its franchise network in Europe, with a focus on IP and technology aspects, including software and brand licensing, hardware provision, software services and service level agreements.
Practice head
Constantin Rehaag; Stefan Dittmer