With standout strengths in the media and entertainment, and music sectors, the IP team at Dentons is led by trade mark expert Anna Copeman, and handles matters including IP-rich transactions, investments, rights portfolio management, and contentious trade mark work. The entire team is experienced in advising media companies, and Jennifer Cass is a key contact for fashion and retail clients, as is Laura Ní Dhruacháin. Sam Caunt focuses on TMT and sports matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their ability to combine technical excellence and deep knowledge of the intricacies of legal disputes, with practical commercial awareness not least in prioritising the client's branding interests, truly set them apart. We only regret that our teamwork could not last for longer, but very much look forward to collaborating with them again in the future!’
Key clients
- American Eagle
- M&S
- Sky UK
- Swatch Group
- TomTom
- Glencairn
- Frasers Group
- Virgin
- Lottoland
- Yamaha
Work highlights
Advising M&S in respect of its third party brand business model and its international expansion.
Advising TomTom International B.V. on the management of its trade mark and domain name portfolio.
Advising Glencairn on its global IP enforcement efforts in protection of the Glencairn Whisky Glass.
Practice head
Anna Copeman
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Cass; Laura Ní Dhruacháin; Sam Caunt; Anna Brown