With particular expertise in copyright matters, the IP practice at Dentons advises on licensing, regulatory matters, and royalty and levy regimes. The group also handles cross-border IP transfers. IP prosecution is another key focus and the team advises on the exploitation and enforcement of copyright, trade marks and designs, as well as handling relevant investigations, regularly appearing before the European Commission and the CJEU. Tímea Bana leads both the IP and TMT teams, with particular experience in copyright, trade mark and industrial property law across the TMT sector.  András Peisch is also a key name to note.

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  • ‘This firm is a very good expert in the IP and media law area. With them the cooperation is very smooth. What I would like to highlight, and this can make all the difference, is that apart from their expert service, they are very well connected to the relevant authorities. Furthermore, they are always available and can adopt to prompt client needs.’

  • ‘I work closely with Tímea Bana and I have only good experiences. She is reliable, prompt if it's necessary and provides a high-level service in the field of IP law. Additionally, she knows, or if it's needed, she is ready to learn and understand the business background which is essential nowadays if you would like to provide a high-level business-related legal service.'

  • 'Dentons have offices globally, which is essential for our global operations. Their expertise in IP law is noticeable. Their partners and associates are top of the range and always provide sound advice and strategy.'

Key clients

  • Telecommunications Reconciliation Council (HÉT)
  • Dentsply Sirona
  • Vodafone Magyarország Zrt.
  • UFA Hungary, UFA Show and Film and Fremantle
  • EPAM Systems
  • Delivery Hero SE
  • Ikarus Group (Műszertechnika)
  • Netflix
  • Nike

Work highlights

  • Represented Vodafone Hungary and the members of HÉT successfully before the Administrative Court in a dispute against EJI-MAHASZ, a collective rights management organisation representing record companies and performers.
  • Advising the Hungarian affiliate of FremantleMedia, UFA Hungary, on IP matters including programme production, commercial issues, copyright licensing and data privacy matters.
  • Advising the Hungarian subsidiary of EPAM Systems on its partnership agreements in connection with an EU sponsored smart town and mobility IT development project taking place in Hungary.

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Tímea Bana is a Partner in Dentons’ Budapest office and a member of the TMT, IP and Data Protection practice groups. She has extensive experience in TMT, intellectual property, regulatory, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), data protection, environmental law and general corporate matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tímea Bana

Other key lawyers

András Peisch