Whether it is anti-piracy in Asia, trademark litigation and licensing in the US, developing legal strategies to maximize and protect the commercial potential of brands, ideas and technological advances as a new market entrant or brand management across Europe, we can help you manage your trademarks, designs and copyright wherever you do business. Our top-tier trademark and copyright litigation lawyers work on notable matters in every jurisdiction. We pride ourselves on giving multi-jurisdictional, practical and commercial advice to our clients.

With leading trademark and copyright lawyers in major markets around the world, our widely respected team is well positioned to help you solve your trademark and copyright issues across all borders. Our global reach and local knowledge enable us to work collaboratively to provide seamless, high-quality global service.

Trademarks

DLA Piper is honored to manage some of the largest global trademark portfolios for a number of the world’s most valuable brands and handle significant trademark litigation matters for leading global corporations. We manage over 70,000 trademarks in more than 150 countries. Our highly experienced trademark lawyers assist clients with a strategic approach to the protection and enforcement of their trademarks, including attending to preliminary clearances and the registration of trademarks, dealing with opposition, non-use and infringement actions, assisting with commercial transactions and providing experienced litigation services. Many of our clients outsource their entire trademark function to us to establish, maintain and protect their portfolio of brands.

Copyrights

We also are highly experienced in copyright related matters around the globe. We help our clients to obtain the full benefit of their copyright assets through registration and licensing, enforcing their copyrights where needed and preventing infringement of the copyrights of others. We have experienced litigators and copyright lawyers throughout the world, including in major cities where infringing activity and importation of infringing goods often occurs. Our worldwide platform allows us to coordinate copyright enforcement and defensive activities globally.

Advertising and Marketing

We have extensive experience in advising on the rules and laws for advertising and marketing across the globe. We provide top-tier legal support to advertising and marketing clients operating in a wide range of sectors as well as technology providers to that industry. Our clients turn to us for our ability to efficiently handle global campaigns and our deep experience in all facets of advertising, including sweepstakes and contest promotions, intellectual property counseling, data privacy, loyalty programs, cross-promotion and co-branding, pricing and distribution, sponsorships, product labelling and packaging, anti-spam legislation and review of advertising claims in all media. We are also there to assist and represent our clients in disputes, litigation and governmental investigations relating to advertising and marketing programs.