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Intellectual Property

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Provided by William Fry LLP

William Fry’s Intellectual Property team works with the world’s leading businesses to identify, protect, commercialise, defend and enforce their intellectual property.

The Intellectual Property team are one of Ireland’s largest and most experienced IP practices covering contentious, commercial, advisory, and prosecution matters. We act for companies and their investors across all sectors including Technology, Data and Communications; Financial Services (including insurance, banking and funds); Life Sciences and Healthcare; Food, Beverage and Agriculture; Consumer Goods; Energy, Resources & Infrastructure; and Sport and Entertainment .

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Ireland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

William Fry LLP has a market-leading practice proficient in the full spectrum of IP mandates, including those with multi-jurisdictional elements. The department assists with all issues concerning the registration and protection of trade marks, with experience in portfolio management matters and infringement proceedings. The team also represents clients in patent litigation, with noted expertise in the consumer goods, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. The lawyers additionally assist with copyright issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

William Fry's team is great and timely in its communication, and it sees issues from both sides and sets realistic expectations.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

The William Fry team is excellent at giving in-house counsel and business colleagues confidence in understanding the issues and what is being done to address them.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

William Fry is really great to work with. Its advice is clear and commercially minded.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

William Fry has a keen, strategic approach. The team thinks of all elements linked to the case and possible consequences in other jurisdictions.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

William Fry has industry expertise, good customer experience and senior partner involvement.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Laura Scott
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Laura Scott
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1
Laura Scott is a market-leading lawyer who handles patent, trade mark and copyright infringement actions, as well as assisting clients with IP protection and enforcement strategies.

Laura ticks every box. She is a great communicator with all levels and provides clear, pragmatic and appropriate advice.

What truly distinguishes Laura is her accessibility, responsiveness, and ability to translate intricate legal issues into practical, business-focused solutions.

Laura Scott brings exceptional rigour and creativity to IP enforcement and brand strategy, with a calm authority that inspires confidence in complex or high-stakes matters.

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Leo Moore
2
Leo Moore
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
Leo Moore is highlighted for his expertise in Irish and EU trade mark law, frequently advising on brand protection, portfolio management and licensing, as well as infringement mandates. He also advises on copyright matters.

Leo displays clarity of thought and an ability to simplify complexity.

Leo Moore stands out for his rare ability to combine deep legal knowledge with expertise in digital regulation and technology.

Leo stands out for his rare blend of technical mastery, commercial intuition, and genuine client partnership.

Leo is an excellent attorney and a great person who is a pleasure to work with. He understands the unique challenges of client service in an ever-changing market.

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Colette Brady
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Colette Brady
4
Band 4
Colette Brady is known in the market for her work assisting with a range of contentious and non-contentious IP mandates, including infringement proceedings, portfolio management and the IP elements of M&A transactions.

Colette Brady is a superb operator with a strong work ethic and deep understanding of IP litigation.

Colette is a friendly and helpful adviser with great knowledge and understanding across a wide range of IP matters.

Colette Brady is very commercially minded and has got a lot of deep expertise in the area.

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Charleen O'Keeffe
U
Charleen O'Keeffe
U
Up and Coming
Charleen O'Keeffe leverages broad IP expertise to advise on trade mark and copyright infringement, patent revocation proceedings and portfolio management.

Charleen O'Keeffe is commercially minded, knowledgeable and very personable.

Charleen is a proactive and skilled communicator. She provides clear, pragmatic advice and helps to get everyone onto the same page.

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Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP

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Intellectual Property
Laura Scott
1
Laura Scott
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1
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Leo Moore
2
Leo Moore
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
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Colette Brady
4
Colette Brady
4
Band 4
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Charleen O'Keeffe
U
Charleen O'Keeffe
U
Up and Coming
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Members

Provided by William Fry LLP

Barry Scannell

John O'Connor

Laura Scott

Laura Scott

Head of Department

Leo Moore

Leo Moore

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by William Fry LLP

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS)

AstraZeneca

Bauer Audio Ireland

Bayer GmbH, Bayer AG and BayerCropSciences

Clonmel Healthcare Limited (subsidiary of Stada Arzneimittel

Danone

Diageo

Essity

Moderna

Skyscanner

Valeo Food Group

X-Celeprint

easyGroup Limited (owner of easy family of brands including

Industries

Provided by William Fry LLP

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure