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Mason Hayes & Curran LLP’s practice advises its portfolio of clients on the full range of intellectual property matters, from patent and copyright infringement litigation to mandates concerning the management of trademark portfolios. Gerard Kelly oversees the team and has substantial experience handling contentious matters involving copyright, trademark, design rights, and patent litigation. Hazel McDwyer is sought after by clients seeking advice on brand protection and IP rights. Eimear O’Brien and John Milligan are other key names.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is top tier. They provide excellent advice, are responsive to emails and offer excellent value.’
  • ‘I worked with John Milligan and Eimear O'Brien, and both provide excellent advice. They are responsive, commercially focused and have excellent attention to detail.’
  • ‘Attentive and receptive to queries. Proactive support. Expert knowledge.’
  • ‘John Milligan is a leading expert in all things IP, offering timely, effective and pragmatic advice.’
  • ‘The IP team at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP provides invaluable prompt and commercially-focussed advice.’
  • ‘Hazel McDwyer is fantastic to deal with, and I would highly recommend her. She is knowledgeable, personable, and runs matters efficiently.’
  • ‘Gerard Kelly is adept at managing his team and is friendly, responsive, and efficient. John Milligan is responsive and thorough and produces high-quality arguments.’
  • ‘The MHC IP team is responsive, intelligent and great to work with.’

Key clients

  • The Football Association of Ireland
  • Meta
  • Monster Energy Group
  • Ancestry
  • Kerry Luxembourg
  • BFree Foods
  • Clúid Housing
  • X
  • Lifestyles Healthcare
  • The Head Plan Limited

Work highlights

  • Represented Neuraxpharm Pharmaceuticals S.L. and Neuraxpharm Ireland Limited in High Court litigation involving Biogen MA Inc. and Biogen International GmbH.
  • Assisted Monster Energy Group with the management of its global trademark portfolio, including brand enforcement and opposition procedures.
  • Represented SIS in the commercial court proceedings against two individuals for infringement of the client’s copyright in its broadcasts.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Eimear O’Brien
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gerard Kelly

Other key lawyers

Hazel McDwyer, Eimear O’Brien, John Milligan