Tughans' team of specialist IP practitioners is highly active in the Northern Irish start-up space, and is a popular choice for innovative businesses in the technology, software, and medical industries. Adrian O’Connell leads the department, and advises on the protection and exploitation of intellectual property assets. 'Exceptional' partner Andrew Kirke heads the trademark practice within the group.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Adrian O'Connell excels in his field. His attention to details and commercial assertiveness ensure he is always ahead of the market.’
‘Extremely friendly and relatable. Work ethic and efficiency speed and rapid response is superb.’
'Andrew Kirke was exceptional with his advice, guidance and pragmatic manner, while meeting extremely challenging deadlines. This ensured that a mutually agreeable solution was reached, with all parties content with the outcome.'
Key clients
- Randox Group
- Fusion Antibodies PLC
- B-Secur Limited
- EOS Group
- Dale Farm
- Overwatch Research Limited
- MetaCompliance
- Hughes Insurance
- Blk Box
- W&R Barnett
Work highlights
- Advising Nelipak, a global leader in healthcare packaging, on all aspects of its ongoing IP contracting.
- Advising Fusion Antibodies, a global specialist contract research organisation (one of only three listed companies in Northern Ireland) on all aspects of its intellectual property requirements.
- Advising various entities in the EOS group across a range of intellectual property matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adrian O’Connell