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Intellectual Property - Northern Ireland

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What the Team is Known For

Carson McDowell is widely acknowledged for its strength in handling a wide variety of contentious and commercial IP matters, including licensing agreements and infringement litigation. The team is highly active within Northern Ireland's thriving research and development sector. It can also provide advice on the tax-efficient structuring of IP assets, particularly with regard to the Patent Box scheme.

Work Highlights

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  • Carson McDowell advised Ulster University and wholly owned subsidiary, Innovation Ulster Limited, on all manner of IP and technology transfer-related activities.

Strengths

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The Carson McDowell team works collaboratively to ensure we deliver the best outcomes and have a range of resources to cover all potential eventualities.

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The lawyers at Carson McDowell very quickly demonstrate awareness of the impact an issue has on business.

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Carson McDowell have very experienced partners and a broad range of skills. They always provide valuable solutions and simplify documents to an understandable and practical level.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dawn McKnight
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Dawn McKnight
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Dawn McKnight represents the university sector and spin-outs as well as manufacturers and software houses in the full span of technology transfer and commercial licensing matters. She also conducts IP audits and due diligence in the preparation of corporate transactions.

Dawn is a consummate professional. She is hardworking, with an easy demeanour and great skill at explaining complex issues.

There is no better person to work with. Dawn is approachable, intelligent and of high calibre.

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Declan Magee
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Declan Magee
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Declan Magee has extensive experience with regard to patent infringement in the electronics market. He also litigates trade mark and design disputes.
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Peter Guzhar
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Peter Guzhar
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Peter Guzhar has a strong reputation for his contentious intellectual property practice, which takes in copyright, design and trade mark disputes.

Peter has really good strategic judgement.

Peter is a very reassuring lawyer. He demonstrates full awareness of the commercial impact and in a short time creates an outlined plan of attack.

Peter is a great communicator who offers confident advice.

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Karla Dooey
Karla Dooey
Associates to watch

Karla Dooey is a senior associate supporting both public sector and private sector clients on non-contentious IP matters.

Karla is an absolute star.

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Dawn McKnight
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Dawn McKnight
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Declan Magee
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Declan Magee
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Peter Guzhar
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Peter Guzhar
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Karla Dooey
Karla Dooey
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