Intellectual property

McCann FitzGerald LLP

The IP practice of McCann FitzGerald LLP advises a wide range of clients, particularly from the life science, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and media and entertainment sectors, on all areas of intellectual property, including the protection of trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, and the exploitation of IP rights. Fiona O’Beirne, who regularly handles litigation arising from patent and trademark infringement, heads the contentious practice. Non-contentious IP practice head Adam Finlay is highly regarded for his trademark expertise and provides comprehensive advice on IP matters. Shane O’Brien is another key name within the practice.

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Testimonials

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‘They can translate the developing case law into practical advice for clients and indicate clear steps to navigate this fast-paced and ever-changing environment.’
‘Shane O'Brien - a great help in clarifying procedural steps and indicating what may be the best course of action based on hypothetical scenarios.'
‘Fiona O’Beirne and Shane O’Brien are very responsive and have ample experience in patent litigation.’
'Leading some of the most important pharmaceutical patent cases in Ireland.'

Key clients

BMS
Biogen
Pfizer
Health Research Board
Science Foundation Ireland

Work highlights

Represented BMS in the defence of a commercial court patent/ SPC revocation action brought by Norton(Waterford) Limited t/a Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland (Teva).
Represented Biogen in defending commercial court patent revocation and infringement proceedings against Neuraxpharm.
Represented Pfizer in patent proceedings before the commercial court.