Eimear O'Brien
Mason Hayes & Curran LLPMason Hayes & Curran LLP handles the full range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters for clients from a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, retail, IT, financial services, and entertainment. Key services include advice on registering trade marks, IP litigation, and management of IP portfolios. The practice is led by litigation expert Gerard Kelly, who regularly represents clients in high-profile IP litigation before all levels of the Irish courts. Hazel McDwyer is a recognised IP rights practitioner who regularly assists clients with matters related to brand protection and patent infringement. Other key contacts include Eimear O’Brien, Jane Bourke, and John Milligan.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hazel McDwyer is a standout - extremely responsive, hard-working, commercial and has a good understanding of our sector and business environment.’
- ‘Clear, knowledgeable and efficient trade mark experts. A very safe set of hands.’
- ‘Hazel McDwyer is a very knowledgeable trade mark expert. She is responsive, concise and clear. We have no hesitation in trusting Hazel with our trade mark prosecution work in Europe.’
- ‘MHC are a delight to work with on IP matters. They are experts in their field, extremely responsive and achieve the desired results for us and our clients. They are my go-to firm in Ireland for IP matters.’
- ‘Gerard Kelly leads an excellent team.’
- ‘Gerard Kelly is very impressive. Very intelligent and a true expert across all IP rights. John Milligan has what exactly you need from outside counsel - fast, responsive and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- Meridian Global VAT Services Limited
- SIS Media Limited
- Novartis Pharma AG
- Neuraxpharm Ireland and Laboratorios Lesvi SLU
- Sandoz AG
- Ashbourne Visitor Centre Limited
- Glenveagh Properties plc
- Monster Energy Company
- MD Orthopaedics, Inc.
- Kinzen Limited
- Powercut Clothing Limited
- Cult Drinks
- Biohaven Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Represented Meridian in complex Commercial Court proceedings related to breach of confidence.
- Represented SIS in Commercial Court proceedings against two individuals for infringement of the client’s copyright in its broadcasts.
- Assisted Monster Energy Group with the maintenance and management of its global trade mark portfolio, including brand enforcement and opposition procedures.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Gerard Kelly
Mason Hayes & Curran LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gerard Kelly