Intellectual Property and Technology
Today’s innovation starts with international collaboration
Intellectual Property and Technology
Relationships that last depend on people who grow.
In Intellectual Property & Technology (ITP), we help global players and start-ups realise potential across the world. With us, you could be assisting a client to manage their global trademark portfolio, working on a digital transformation project to secure competitive advantage, or advising on terms for a business-critical supplier.

Our intellectual property and technology experience
What we’ve achieved
Global reach
Our Intellectual Property and Technology group encompasses over 500 lawyers across 24 countries. We have particular strength in our key markets.
Market recognition for Strategic Sourcing practice
Our global Strategic Sourcing practice has been recognised as top outsourcing advisors by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals for four consecutive years.
Award-winning tools
Our proprietary Notify tool streamlines every aspect of data breach reporting so clients can identify whether to rapidly inform regulators. This tool was highly commended at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards.
Sarah Birkett, Counsel, IPT, Melbourne
I've worked at DLA Piper for my entire legal career, and that is not an accident. Wherever I go in the firm I am always genuinely amazed by the level of care and dedication shown by my colleagues. The commitment to provide not only great service to our clients, but also to create a collaborative and supportive environment for each other, runs deep at DLA Piper.
STORIES HUB
Application advice, tips, and resources
High performance starts with a supportive team: In conversation with Aimee Harper
Aimee Harper, an Associate in Finance, reflects on how collaboration, collective experience and a supportive team drive high performance, personal growth and exceptional outcomes for clients.
The path to partnership: Manuel Indelkofer’s journey
Dr. Manuel Indelkofer reflects on his journey from junior associate to partner, sharing how his approach to leadership has evolved and what aspiring partners need to succeed.
Be bold enough to ask: Gigi Lockhart on shaping your career
Senior Associate Gigi Lockhart shares how stepping beyond her role and taking on new challenges helped her shape her career and build relationships across DLA Piper’s international network.
The mindset that drives high performance, with Drew Moss
Drew Moss, Head of Talent, explores how mindset, feedback, resilience and wellbeing work together to drive sustainable high performance.
Be curious about what comes next, with Joanne Conway
From taking stretch assignments to embracing change, Joanne's path to Head of Inclusion for EMEA and APAC shows how progress happens when you’re willing to ask, learn and step up.
What makes DLA Piper different? A conversation with Peter Somekh
Peter Somekh, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, shares how a culture of challenge and collaboration has shaped his career, and continues to push him to grow.
What does global mean at DLA Piper?
From London to Johannesburg, our people deliver work that crosses borders, industries, and expectations, because ambition without limits needs a global platform.
From Summer Intern to Associate: Mihir’s journey
For Mihir Joshi, joining DLA Piper felt like a natural step – from Intern to Associate, he's seen the values stay consistent while the opportunities keep expanding.
What makes DLA Piper different? Insights from Alyson Eather
Partner Alyson Eather reflects on the global opportunities, varied experiences and supportive culture that have shaped her career.
Early Careers
The first step in your career is one of the most important. When you join DLA Piper as a student or graduate, we don’t put limits on what you can achieve here and that starts from day one.
Paralegals
Our paralegal teams are transforming how we deliver legal solutions. If you want to build a career where you’re constantly finding new ways to unlock potential, discover what we do.
Talent Community
Staying in touch with like-minded people is important to us. Our Talent Community provides unique access to our firm so you can discover why we are a different kind of law firm.