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Byrne Wallace Shields

Intellectual Property

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Byrne Wallace Shields

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About

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The Byrne Wallace Shields LLP Intellectual Property team offers practical legal, commercially-focused advice on how to protect and exploit intellectual property rights. 

The team's experienced lawyers advise on all aspects of IP in key innovative sectors -including ICT, digital media, software and technology, and in biotechnology/life sciences/pharma where our market-leading practice is widely known for its IP and licensing expertise. 

They have a growing reputation for working with University-based technology incubation centres, helping researchers realise the commercial potential of their research.

Industries (4)

  • Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Pharmaceutical

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Intellectual Property - Ireland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Byrne Wallace Shields assists clients with the commercialisation and exploitation of IP, with particular expertise in the life sciences sector. The department regularly advises on licensing agreements as well as research and collaboration arrangements. The law firm has additional experience in patent and trade mark infringement disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Byrne Wallace Shields assisted Suil Vision with the commercialisation of its data visualisation software to Cancer Research UK.

Strengths

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  • Byrne Wallace Shields is very strong, responsive and clear.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Colin Sainsbury
    Band 3Colin Sainsbury

    Colin Sainsbury

    Colin Sainsbury is best known for his handling of life sciences-focused mandates, including the negotiation of licence and collaboration agreements.

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