A&L Goodbody LLP’s commercial and technology team continues to lead the way when it comes to handling the full spectrum of IP matters in Ireland, acting on contentious and non-contentious mandates for a broad range of clients. The practice is led by John Whelan, who has extensive experience of handling high-profile IP disputes for technology and pharma companies. John Cahir is the go-to person for IP law matters for many domestic and international clients, while Andrew Sheridan specialises in matters related to data regulation and privacy. Other key members of the team include Chris Bollard, Mark Ellis and Aideen Burke, who joined the firm in November 2023 from LK Shields Solicitors LLP.
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- ‘This is a high-end team. Partner led and combining expertise with pragmatism.’
- ‘Mark Ellis is excellent - a clear thinker who combines practical expertise with a listening ear and an understanding of client commercial aims.’
Key clients
- Diesel
- Vertex Inc
- Amgen Inc
- Abbott Laboratories
- Bold Limited
- Eircom Limited (eir)
- ABC Fitness Solutions
- Premier Sports
- GlobalLogic
Work highlights
- Advised Amgen Inc on the defence of preliminary injunction proceedings regarding alleged patent infringement.
- Represented Vertex Incorporated, Lindelauf Consultancy BV and Roger Lindelauf in complex High Court proceedings initiated by Meridian Global VAT Services Limited involving the alleged misappropriation of intellectual property.
- Advised Diesel SpA on its trade mark dispute with Montex Holdings Limited, concerning ownership of the ‘Diesel’ mark.
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John Whelan