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Provided by William Fry LLP
William Fry continue to be Ireland’s largest full service dedicated intellectual property team with 21 members. The strength of our team, the quality of our transactions, experience and clients all attest to the fact that William Fry is unquestionably the top ranked Intellectual property practice in Ireland.
We have dedicated and coordinated teams for both commercial and contentious matters, a fact which continues to differentiate us from competitors, whose teams are not split along such lines and whose expertise does not match ours. These teams, include 13 solicitors registered as Irish and Community Trade Mark and Design Attorneys and a paralegal (also registered) who manages the day to day operation of our full service trade mark and design practice. We operate a full trade mark and design prosecution service with some of the largest portfolios in Ireland under our management (Afilias, Diageo, Boyne Valley, Valeo Foods, Wendy’s, Coolmore Stud, Sears Brands, LLC & Sandy Lane Hotel Group). Our contentious IP team is involved in the majority of the large-scale trade mark / patent disputes that come before the Irish Courts.
We are recognised as Ireland's leading practice for large scale IP litigation, particularly patent and trade mark litigation in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device fields.
Chambers Review
William Fry 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.
Work Highlights
- William Fry advised Tines on its global trade mark filing strategy as well as representing it in trade mark prosecutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"William Fry can put together diverse and knowledgeable teams tailor-made to the clients' needs."
"The team are prompt, sharp and professional, with the ability to quickly bring in appropriate resources and networks as required to form the best arguments and defence."
"William Fry are sharp and have commercial awareness, keeping the view on the big picture for our brand and company, separating the battles from the wars and identifying the 'must wins'."
"The William Fry team is skilled at condensing complex IP matters to actionable commercial issues."
"William Fry can put together diverse and knowledgeable teams tailor-made to the clients' needs."
"The team are prompt, sharp and professional, with the ability to quickly bring in appropriate resources and networks as required to form the best arguments and defence."
"William Fry are sharp and have commercial awareness, keeping the view on the big picture for our brand and company, separating the battles from the wars and identifying the 'must wins'."
"The William Fry team is skilled at condensing complex IP matters to actionable commercial issues."
Notable Practitioners
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 Scott has a huge amount of litigation experience and a very long track record. She gives it 100% and is a joy to work with."
"Laura Scott has an incredible wealth of experience."
"Laura Scott's commitment to the client and attention to the client's commercial objectives are remarkable."
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 Moore is great to work with."
"He is a strong team leader with great commercial awareness."
David Cullen has considerable experience in trade mark filings, infringement proceedings and portfolio management.
"David Cullen is very responsive and provides clear, sound advice in a balanced and commercial way."
"David Cullen is a solid partner with years of experience. He never takes long to respond to any query and always meets timelines."
"David provides clear legal advice and a client-focused approach."
"David Cullen is a very strong commercial lawyer who has provided straightforward advice and support to our business."
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 very professional, intelligent, practical and reliable. She sees both the big picture and the fine details."
"She really gets behind our company in fighting for the best outcome and opportunities for us."
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 rising star."
"Colette Brady puts her all into a case, is a pleasure to work with and is very hands-on, knowledgeable and experienced."
Ranked Lawyers at
William Fry LLP
Ireland
Members
Provided by William Fry LLP
Charleen O'Keeffe
Colette Brady
Cormac Stewart
Head of Department
David Kirton
John O'Connor
Clients
Provided by William Fry LLP
Bord Gais Energy
Diageo
Expedia, Inc
GSK
Intelligent Apps GmbH (Hailo/Mytaxi)
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Microsoft
Premier Lotteries Limited
Victoria's Secret
X-Celeprint
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
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Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
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