RDJ LLP
RDJ LLP advises a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients on the acquisition and commercialisation of intellectual property in Ireland. The non-contentious IP practice is led by Diarmaid Gavin, who boasts considerable expertise in knowledge transfer, collaborative research, and IP licensing matters, while the contentious practice is led by litigation expert Darryl Broderick, who specialises in media and IP disputes. Other key members include Marie Gavin, Elena Vassileva, and Stephanie Coughlan.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Diarmaid Gavin has worked with us since our company's early days. My dealings with him have been so perfect that it is difficult to find any area for improvement. He understands our business so well, which is not an easy task. Diarmaid is a great partner for us.'
- ‘Very good team. Prompt and efficient.’
- ‘The practice can understand the specific circumstances of our business and the unique needs of our operations. While we have a primary contact, the firm spreads the work across several legal advisors, which enables the firm to be responsive.’
- ‘Diarmaid Gavin has a great breadth of knowledge relevant to our business needs. This ranges across contract law, IP law, competition law, and state aid regulations. These are all relevant to our day-to-day operations, and getting all this advice from one source brings great insights for us.’
- ‘Diarmaid Gavin is very easy to contact and makes himself available at short notice, which is greatly appreciated as turnaround time for queries is quite important.’
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
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Diarmaid Gavin, Darryl Broderick