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