In Intellectual Property & Technology, we represent multinationals and start-ups alike. As a member of our team you could be assisting a client to manage their global trademark portfolio, working on a digital transformation project to gain competitive advantage, advising on terms for a business critical supplier, or working shoulder-to-shoulder with a client handling a cybersecurity incident.
Our international team consists of over 500 lawyers in 24 countries, with particular strength in key global markets.
Our global Strategic Sourcing practice has been recognised as top outsourcing advisors by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals for four consecutive years.
With over 130 patent litigators, we’re uniquely positioned to help companies navigate their patent matters around the world.
Our proprietary Notify tool streamlines every aspect of data breach reporting, providing clients with a methodology to identify whether to rapidly inform regulators. The tool was highly commended at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.
Read the stories of our people in the Intellectual Property and Technology team and discover the work they’re doing at DLA Piper.
“I’ve become a key contact for some of our clients already. That responsibility is simply awesome.”
— Philippa
— Senior Associate
— Germany
“As a young firm, we have the opportunity to do things differently to many other firms. So an ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo is important.”
— Nicholas
— Partner
— Australia
“To be successful at DLA Piper, you need to be enthusiastic, genuinely collaborative and supportive, and seize opportunities.”
— Jamie
— Partner
— Middle East
“I wanted to work in a bigger team, on an international scale. Joining DLA Piper was the best decision of my life. Now I’m in a big team of 15 and we work closely with other teams both nationally and internationally.
I love that you’re allowed to work independently here, so it’s not always the partner or the counsel in direct contact with clients. Sometimes you’re even given the chance to work directly with the clients yourself. But no matter what, you’re always part of the team – and you know it’s okay to ask questions or feel uncertain.”
— Philippa
— Senior Associate
— Germany
“There were three key things that attracted me to DLA Piper: the people, our commitment to being a full-service firm, and the strength and connectedness of our international platform. And it’s also these things that make me stay, together with the great work that we do as a team.
There are lots of things I like about my role. I enjoy leading and supporting the team, and also working with my colleagues from other offices around the globe. The opportunities to both learn from colleagues and impart my own knowledge and experience, and see others succeed, are really rewarding and make those successes all the more enjoyable.”
— Nicholas
— Partner
— Australia
“The ability to work in a global firm and the opportunity to travel and work in different jurisdictions was something that attracted me. I joined DLA Piper as a trainee solicitor in the Liverpool office before moving to the UAE on qualification.
Having recently been promoted to partner, I’m enjoying the added responsibility my role brings. But the main thing I enjoy about my role is being part of a high-performing team, surrounded by colleagues and peers, all striving to achieve the same goal.”
— Jamie
— Partner
— Middle East