IP transactions

We provide advice and can help you with agreements on and licensing of intellectual property rights.

Our team continuously provides legal and commercial advice to Danish and foreign clients in connection with transactions that include the transfer or licensing of intellectual property rights. 

Our work covers all aspects of drafting and reviewing (licence) agreements involving patents, trademarks, designs and other intellectual property rights. We can also help you with disputes regarding (licence) agreements through the courts or arbitration.

Our work also comprises due diligence regarding the intellectual properties of companies and the drafting of agreements as well as terms and conditions in collaboration with our M&A team in the many transactions we are involved in each year.

Ratings
Within Intellectual property, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"We have used the team for a trade mark dispute. They were excellent at making us feel that we were in good hands, gave us direct and honest assessments of our chances and delivered to perfection"

"Denmark’s largest and arguably most respected patent law practice. Generally very thorough approach that investigates all angles before choosing the best route forward, even on a very detailed level"

"Plesner are THE leading IP firm in Denmark. For important patent work, I would not look elsewhere. They have bags of experience and the best clients and yet remain hungry. Awesome"

"Broad experience, high dependability, good sense also for the business"
2026
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Intellectual Property by Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.

"The team have a lot of experience in the pharmaceutical IP area and also the regulatory systems in Denmark"

"The lawyers are easygoing, offering immediate access and a business mindset"

"The team possesses very profound expertise and experience"
2026
Chambers Global
Within Intellectual property, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"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
Within Intellectual property, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"Plesner’s IP team has exceptional technical understanding and in combination with their strong patent litigation foundation, they are unique in Denmark"
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