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Tughans

Intellectual Property

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland

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  • techonology
  • agri-food
  • energy
  • aerospace
  • software development
  • telecommunications
  • media
  • manufacturing
  • utility
  • consultancy
  • professional services

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Intellectual Property - Northern Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Tughans has a noted commitment to Northern Ireland's technology and spin-out sector, particularly with regard to software and life sciences businesses. The team focuses primarily on commercialisation agreements and portfolio management. It is also noted for trade mark, anti-counterfeiting and passing-off disputes.
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Work Highlights

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  • Tughans advised Acre Platforms in relation to its IP licensing strategy and customer relationship management solution for mortgage brokers.

Strengths

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  • Tughans are embedded in the local startup and scale up ecosystem. They are incredibly knowledgeable and very responsive, providing clear timelines across engagements, no matter the size.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK

  • Tughan's key strength lies in their ability to clearly explain IP concepts and risks, ensuring robust protection aligned with commercial goals.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK

  • Their knowledge as always of specific laws and how they relate to our business is always the key reason for us returning to Adrian and the team.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK

  • We know we can depend on Tughans.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Adrian O'Connell
    Adrian O'Connell

    Adrian O'Connell

    Adrian O'Connell acts as IP adviser to a number of corporate clients and guides them through all manner of licensing, trade mark prosecution and portfolio strategy matters.

    • Adrian is a sensible litigator, a safe pair of hands.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK

    • Adrian is very thorough and has a lot of commercial experience. I have always found him incredibly professional, prudent and considered.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
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  • Andrew Kirke
    Andrew Kirke

    Andrew Kirke

    Andrew Kirke is recommended for all manner of commercial IP issues, such as licensing, rights strategy and trade mark protection. He frequently works with emerging IP-driven companies in Northern Ireland.

    • Andrew is extremely knowledgeable, approachable and responsive.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
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