Aoife Murphy
Hall of fameDLA Piper Ireland LLPDLA Piper Ireland LLP relies on its global presence to assist clients with intellectual property and patent matters around the world. The team was strengthened in May 2023 by the arrival of Aoife Murphy from Whitney Moore; Murphy specialises in multi-jurisdictional patent disputes and jointly heads the team with financial services expert Mark Rasdale and experienced technology practitioner John Magee, who regularly advises on trade mark and copyright licensing. Gavin Woods has extensive expertise in contentious patent, copyright and trade mark matters, including claims of infringement.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Aoife Murphy is probably the most experienced patent litigation solicitor. Her knowledge of the Irish bench gives her an outstanding ability to predict outcomes and win arguments, even when dealing with novel challenges. She manages a team extremely well, with attention to detail. She is always calm with an instinctive feel for the outcome. Overseas clients, in particular, soon realise they are in safe hands with this team.’
- ‘Aoife Murphy is outstanding.’
- ‘Aoife Murphy is a great solicitor. Knowledgeable, practical, hard-working.’
- 'Vast experience in the life sciences patent and SPC litigation field.'
- 'Aoife Murphy's practical advice and initiative ensures that we and our clients always remain several steps ahead of competitors.'
- 'The team stands out for its thought leadership, quality of engagement and a near-unique ability to bridge the significant gap between legal and business language. They are very comfortable with technology and are strong collaborators.'
- 'John Magee stands out for his subject matter expertise and strategic direction, and Conor McEneaney for his attention to detail, SME expertise and ability to branch legal and business language.'
Key clients
- BioNTech manufacturing GmbH
- Janssen Biotech Inc
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Novartis AG
- Resmed
- Yes
- Dr Seuss Enterprises LP
- Amnesty International
- KPMG
- Premier League
- HoneyWell
- McDonalds
- Eurofins Biomnis Ireland Limited
- Nordic Unmanned AS
- Medtronic
Work highlights
- Acted for Janssen Biotech Inc. in preliminary injunction and infringement proceedings before the Commercial Court brought against Amgen in relation to the client's Stelara medicine.
- Represented BioNTech in patent infringement proceedings brought by Moderna against both BioNTech and Pfizer relating to the alleged infringement of two patents relating to mRNA technology.
- Represented Novartis AG in two sets of patent infringement proceedings relating to its blockbuster medication Gilenya (fingolimod), a medication used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Rasdale, John Magee, Aoife Murphy