The technology and intellectual property team at Beauchamps LLP advises clients on the full spectrum of intellectual property matters, including filing strategies, the commercialisation, and licensing of IP, and the management of IP portfolios. Other key services include IP-related due diligence and representing clients before the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland and the European Union Intellectual Property Office. Edward Evans brings notable expertise in supporting clients within the sports industry, focusing on licensing agreements and the safeguarding and exploitation of IP rights, while Paul Gough specialises in advising employers on the intellectual property clauses of employment contracts. Damian Maloney is another key contact.

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Key clients

  • The Football Association Premier League Limited
  • On The Beach Limited
  • Triviumvet DAC
  • Secondo Piano SRL
  • Ginos Gelato
  • Pret a Manger
  • Mapaex Consumer Healthcare Private Ltd
  • In the Company of Huskies (F&B Huskies)
  • The Arts Council
  • Studio Pilates International Pty Ltd as trustee for The Studio Pilates IP Trust
  • Avista
  • KARE
  • Rehab Group
  • The Mental Health Commission
  • Food Safety Authority of Ireland
  • National Library of Ireland
  • Pobal
  • TU Dublin
  • Central Statistics Office
  • Tailte Éireann
  • Health Information and Quality Authority
  • IDA Ireland
  • Tusla
  • Barnardos

Work highlights

  • Advised the Arts Council on all intellectual property-related matters, such as protection of IP rights in commercial agreements entered into by the Arts Council with third parties.
  • Advised Mapaex Consumer Healthcare Private Limited on the protection of its brand not only in Europe but also internationally.
  • Represented On The Beach in High Court litigation instituted by Ryanair claiming, amongst others, trade mark, copyright and database rights infringement.

Other key lawyers

Edward Evans, Paul Gough, Damian Maloney