The intellectual property team at Arthur Cox works closely with the firm’s tax and corporate departments to provide holistic advice on all contentious and non-contentious matters related to IP law. Key areas of strength include handling complex IP litigation and the commercialisation of IP assets for both domestic and international clients from a broad spectrum of sectors, including technology, FMCG, fashion, and retail. Olivia Mullooly heads the practice and regularly advises on the protection, development and exploitation of IP rights, as well as data protection compliance and commercial contracts. Keith Smith and Naoise Cosgrove assist with matters related to IP litigation.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team are subject matter experts with a pragmatic approach.’
- ‘Arthur Cox has provided excellent service. We have appreciated their dedication, patience and professional advice, which has spanned several categories of expertise.’
- ‘The qualities which stand out for us and which we value include: exemplary knowledge, a measured approach which has been very reassuring for us throughout complex discussions, the ability to represent us professionally and enduring support for our work.’
- ‘Arthur Cox has experts across a vast breadth of subjects, and these experts work well together to ensure optimal outcomes for their clients.’
- ‘Olivia Mullooly is extremely approachable and is always happy to discuss complex issues. She is exceptional in identifying potential problems, with an outstanding ability to present a range of solutions to any such issues, enabling clients to follow the optimum path for their business situation.’
- 'Olivia Mullooly is a hands-on partner. Her support and guidance on matters, along with her wide-ranging expertise, is very much valued. I really feel that she has our back in negotiations, and is not afraid to hold a steady line where needed. She very much is a trusted advisor.'
Key clients
- Johnson and Johnson
- Meta
- Kerry Group
- Ryanair
- Origin Enterprises plc
- Glanbia Plc
- Foundry Innovation and Research 1, Limited
- Flutter Entertainment
- Trinity College Dublin
- Spotify
- Irish Hospice Foundation
Work highlights
- Advised Kerry Group on the IP aspects of transactional matters.
- Represented Meta in Irish High Court proceedings brought by a Qatari billionaire and head of the Al Mana group, Wissam Al Mana, regarding alleged fake advertisements appearing on the Facebook platform using his name and image to promote a Bitcoin-related product.
- Advised the Irish Hospice Foundation on the IP issues surrounding the relaunch of the 'Peter and the Wolf' project.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Olivia Mullooly