Enjoying a strong presence in the technology industry, the ‘fantastic, collaborative and friendly’ Dentons team incorporates portfolio management, opposition proceedings, and a diverse array of other contentious and non-contentious patent work into its arsenal of skills. Steering the practice is Justin Hill, who is entrusted by blue-chip clients for assistance with portfolio management work. Other key figures in the practice include Marie Jansson Heeks, who is active across both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and James Marsden, who contributes his considerable disputes expertise to the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are very efficient, knowledgeable and quick. They grasp concepts quickly and effectively.'

  • ‘The legal strengths of certain individuals coupled with the technical expertise of others is really pleasing to see. The Dentons representatives' ability to get into the details of software, how it works and review code is impressive. This is particularly important when discussing patent infringement where the lines of interpretation and equivalence can become blurred.'

  • ‘Fantastic, collaborative and friendly. The team becomes part of your team and immediately works alongside you, rather than away from you.’

  • ‘Justin Hill is a fantastic and calm leader who provides detailed oversight when needed.'

  • ‘Justin and his team really understand our business. This combined with their capabilities means the service we get is incomparable to other firms.’

  • ‘Justin Hill is extremely entrepreneurial.’

  • ‘We have a long-standing relationship with the team and have received excellent, well-thought-out strategic support over the years.’

  • ‘Not only is Justin Hill a grand master of IP strategy, but he is also an excellent and warm engagement partner that all strives to look after our best interests.’

Key clients

  • Tik Tok
  • RTX Group
  • Dexcom
  • Positec Tool Corporation
  • Opteran Technologies
  • ArQit
  • Zuru
  • Eckoh plc
  • Starkey Labs
  • BioOrbit

Work highlights

  • Advising Dexcom on UK, German, and US patent litigation.
  • Advising RTX Group (Raytheon Technologies) on their large and complex European patent portfolio comprising hundreds of different patent matters and involving a wide range of cutting-edge technologies.
  • Advising Positec on its significant European and US patent portfolio.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Justin Hill

Other key lawyers

Marie Jansson Heeks, James Marsden