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Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Intellectual Property

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Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

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We are a leading and trusted intellectual property advisor to a wide variety of multinationals, indigenous companies, third level institutions and state bodies. Our dedicated Intellectual Property team specialises in protecting, capitalising and maximising our clients’ investments in their IP.

Our global coverage and sector focus on technology, energy, built environment, financial services, healthcare and life sciences sets our practice apart. We understand the unique challenges faced by our clients and our leading lawyers consistently deliver innovative and strategic solutions to meet them. We pride ourselves in our approach to IP disputes as a case done differently.

We can assist clients in planning, developing and implementing their IP strategy by advising on the commercialisation, creation, acquisition, protection, exploitation and enforcement of their IP portfolio and if necessary, litigate on our client’s behalf to enforce their rights.

We advise on:

  • Contentious and non-contentious IP issues
  • Transactional IP
  • IP strategies, protection and enforcement
  • Trade mark clearance, prosecution and maintenance
  • Global trade mark portfolio management
  • Exploitation of IP (licencing, assignment, franchising and distribution)
  • Research and development contracts
  • Technology transfer
  • Patent, trade mark, copyright and design rights infringement
  • Passing off

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Intellectual Property - Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP boasts a broad IP offering acting on both contentious and non-contentious matters. The law firm frequently represents clients in patent litigation, copyright infringement, trade mark disputes and passing-off proceedings. The department also coordinates trade mark filings and portfolio management across multiple jurisdictions. The team's expertise additionally extends to handling the IP elements of M&A transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mason Hayes & Curran LLP assisted WaterWipes with the sale of the entire WaterWipes business, including significant IP-related issues.

Strengths

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  • Mason Hayes has a personalised, hands-on approach to understanding the client's needs and goals. The team works to understand the client and put together a business-focused plan to achieve those goals.

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  • The firm's strengths are its background knowledge, expertise and trust.

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  • Mason Hayes & Curran's depth of industry and business knowledge is clear from how it articulates and translates complicated issues into workable solutions.

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  • Mason Hayes & Curran has a user-friendly and approachable team.

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  • The firm engages with the latest legal developments and trends, which it utilises when providing advice and strategic input.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gerard Kelly
    Gerard Kelly

    Gerard Kelly

    Gerard Kelly enjoys positive market feedback on his IP expertise. He possesses extensive experience in contentious IP matters, including patent litigation, trade mark infringement and copyright disputes. He additionally assists clients with the IP aspects of M&A transactions.

    • Gerard Kelly is a highly effective operator and team manager. He never appears to be out of his depth.

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    • Gerard Kelly is an expert across all IP rights. He is a good patent litigator and a good trademark litigator.

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  • Hazel McDwyer
    Hazel McDwyer

    Hazel McDwyer

    Hazel McDwyer manages international trademark portfolios on behalf of clients, as well as advising on the IP aspects of M&A transactions.

    • Hazel is very personable and efficient, which makes for a great client experience.

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    • Hazel McDwyer is responsive, commercial and knowledgeable.

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  • John Milligan
    John Milligan

    John Milligan

    John Milligan advises on a range of trademark issues including the management of trade mark portfolios and infringement matters.

    • John is knowledgeable and efficient. He is also a pleasure to work with.

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    • John Milligan is highly skilled and can be relied upon to get the best result.

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    • John stands out not only for his responsiveness and affable and collaborative nature, but for his genuine thought leadership and ability to distil complex issues for clients.

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    • John Milligan's understanding, professional work, and ability to listen and understand is the best. He always delivers a result.

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    • John is as good as it gets for all things IP. He is super friendly, trustworthy, reliable, remains calm and measured and has a genuine passion for IP. His advice is clear, practical and strategic.

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