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Arthur Cox

Intellectual Property

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland


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Arthur Cox has one of Northern Ireland's foremost Intellectual Property practices, drawing on the expertise of lawyers in the fields of technology, media and entertainment, communications and broadcasting, privacy and data protection and e-commerce.

We act for many of Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Ireland’s emerging and established technology companies in addition to major US and European companies operating in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Arthur Cox's Intellectual Property Practice in Belfast consists of lawyers advising on  traditional intellectual property areas such as patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, confidentiality and related intellectual property matters in addition to increasingly prominent areas such as collaborative research projects.   The firm provides a full range of intellectual property services including representation in litigation, business and licensing transactions.

Industries (19)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure

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Intellectual Property - Northern Ireland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Arthur Cox is a prominent presence in the market and is routinely involved in deals with international dimensions. The team's areas of expertise include university and spin-out business technology transfers, engineering, retail and agribusiness. It is recommended for licensing and the treatment of IP assets in corporate transactions and disputes, including ADR.

Work Highlights

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  • Arthur Cox acted for Leeds Equity Partners on its acquisition of global IP-based educational technology company Learnosity.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAlan Taylor
    Senior StatespeopleAlan Taylor

    Alan Taylor

    Alan Taylor receives mandates from large corporate clients for advice on IP-driven investments, licence agreements and brand protection.
  • Band 2Lynsey Mallon
    Band 2Lynsey Mallon

    Lynsey Mallon

    Lynsey Mallon has expertise in licensing, collaboration and R&D agreements. She also advises on the treatment of IP assets in corporate transactions.
    • Lynsey is a firm lawyer in negotiations who can articulate the client's position well.

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