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DLA Piper Ireland LLP

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DLA Piper Ireland LLP continues to handle intellectual property matters for a diverse set of clients from multiple sectors, including life science, pharmaceuticals, financial services, retail, and technology. The team advises domestic and international clients on IP documentation, IP rights, and protecting copyright, patents, and trademarks. Mark Rasdale co-heads the practice alongside John Magee and Aoife Murphy.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The key individuals have a great deal of experience and expertise and an instinct for the likely outcome.'
  • ‘Aoife Murphy is exceptional. She has a phenomenal track record in IP litigation. She is straight-up with clients who can get a sense of outcomes from the start. Hannah Gardiner is an excellent lawyer, independent judgement and good with people.’
  • ‘Aoife Murphy is excellent.’
  • ‘DLA Piper has significant experience in patent litigation.’
  • ‘The IP team at DLA stands out for their clear and concise IP advice.’
  • 'Aoife Murphy is smart, responsive and absolutely on the button with strategic thinking in litigations.’
  • ‘Aoife Murphy is an exceptional IP litigator, at the top of her game in her field.’

Key clients

  • BioNTech manufacturing GmbH
  • Janssen Biotech Inc
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
  • Novartis AG
  • Resmed
  • Dexcom
  • Dr Seuss Enterprises LP
  • Amnesty International
  • KPMG
  • Premier League
  • HoneyWell
  • McDonalds
  • Eurofins Biomnis Ireland Limited
  • Nordic Unmanned AS
  • Medtronic

Work highlights

  • Represented BioNTech in alleged patent infringement proceedings brought by Moderna against both BioNTech and Pfizer relating to the alleged infringement of two patents relating to MRNA technology.
  • Represented Janssen Biotech Inc. in infringement proceedings before the commercial court.
  • Represented Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC in a dispute involving Merck KGaA relating to alleged breach of contract, trademark infringement, and passing off arising from the use of “Merck”.

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Mark Rasdale, John Magee, Aoife Murphy