The team at RDJ LLP handles an array of intellectual property matters for its broad client base, including the acquisition and commercialisation of intellectual property in Ireland. The non-contentious IP practice is headed by Diarmaid Gavin, a seasoned expert in knowledge transfer, collaborative research, and IP licensing, while the contentious IP practice is led by Darryl Broderick, a litigation specialist with a focus on media and intellectual property disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This practice stands out for its exceptional responsiveness, practical approach, and deep expertise across a wide range of legal matters. I have appreciated the team's ability to provide clear and sensible guidance.’
  • ‘Diarmaid Gavin is very pragmatic and provides advice that is easy to digest but also very swift and at short notice.’

Key clients

  • University of Limerick
  • Wissam Al Mana
  • PBC Biomed
  • Dublin City University
  • University College Dublin
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • University of Galway
  • Teagasc – The Agriculture and Food Development Authority
  • Nova Mentis
  • Bioplastech
  • Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
  • Technological University of the Shannon: Midwest Midlands

Work highlights

  • Advised Mr Al Mana on High Court proceedings against Meta Platforms Ireland Limited.
  • Advised Teagasc on intellectual property licensing arising out of its research centre, Meat Technology Ireland.
  • Advised the University of Limerick on the defence of patent revocation proceedings taken by Peregrine Technologies (Holdings) Limited (t/a FPD Recycling) in the Irish High Court.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Diarmaid Gavin, Darryl Broderick