Entertainment and Copyright

Plesner is among the leading advisers on all aspects of entertainment and copyright law.

We provide advice to a long list of Danish and foreign clients in the entertainment industry regarding everything from agreements about the use of rights to disputes about alleged infringements.

The issues may be related to music, movies, TV, computer games, software, data bases, sports, personality rights, ad agency agreements, literary works, photographs, etc. We also advise on media law - particularly in cases where our clients are - or potentially will be - getting bad publicity.   

We have a team consisting of very experienced partners and associates and they are well versed in the latest technological developments and regulations. 

We continuously provide advice to some of the most well-known and leading media and tech companies in Denmark and the rest of the world.  

Ratings
Within Intellectual property and within Media and Entertainment, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"A team of extraordinary, strategic and trusted individuals with an immaculate attention to detail and business oriented in their approach"

"Top tier IP team, leading in terms of both size, skill, and accumulated experience. Remains the go-to firm in any IP dispute"

"Plesner is the leading IP firm in Denmark. They represent most of the originators in the life sciences field. Their commitment to client service is unsurpassed. They are friendly and responsive"

"Highly reputable team of patent practitioners, most well known for representing innovator companies in high profile disputes. Their reputation is richly deserved in the Danish patents sphere and they are also great collaborators and easy to work with"

"Super efficient team, very approachable, proactive, and give high-quality advice"
2025
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Intellectual Property by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.

"There is a high level of technical understanding in the whole team, and excellent litigation skills"

"The Plesner team is excellent"

"Plesner provides stellar support from partner level to paralegals"

"The lawyers have vast experience and expertise, and a rare ability to hit the spot with their assessments"

"The team are fast, business-minded and provide usable legal assistance"
2025
Chambers Global
Denmark Patent Disputes Firm of the Year.

Denmark Copyright & Design Firm of the Year.
2024 + 2025
Managing IP Awards
Within Intellectual property and within Media and Entertainment, Plesner is a first tier firm.
2024
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Intellectual Property.

"The lawyers are very responsive and provide succinct advice"

"The law firm has strong expertise in IP matters. The lawyers are pragmatic and client-focused, with strong commercial acumen"

"Plesner has a very experienced team with an excellent reputation. It is impressive in its handling of patent litigation matters in the life sciences sector"
2024
Chambers Global
Within Intellectual property and within Media and Entertainment, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"Their advice is very pragmatic and proactive"

"Plesner is undoubtedly the top team in Denmark for IP, and in particular life sciences patents disputes. They are at the top of their game with excellent work, and dishing out excellent advice. Hugely collaborative and a pleasure to work with"

"The IP team at Plesner really works as a team. The team’s involvement of external parties such as patent advisers and the management of the court cases is very professional and efficient"
2023
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Intellectual Property.

"The team provides top-rated client service and commercial awareness"

"The depth of the team's legal knowledge is impressive"

"The lawyers are very responsive and swift in making sure that they confirm our requests"

"Plesner is one of the best law firms dealing with complex IP matters"
2023
Chambers Global
Denmark Patent Disputes Firm of the Year.

Denmark Trademark Firm of the Year - Law Firms.

Denmark Copyright & Design Firm of the Year.

Europe Patent Litigation Team of the Year.
2023
Managing IP Awards
As the only law firm in Denmark, Plesner is ranked in Tier 1 as regards Copyright & Related Rights, Patent Contentious, Trade Mark Contentious and Trade Mark Prosecution - Law Firms.
2022
IP Stars