The DWF IP team offers a wide range of IP services, both disputes and transactional to clients in the telecoms, technology, and media sectors. Olivia O’Kane leads the practice. O’Kane has strong experience in contractual disputes, product liability, and content related litigation and is considered ‘a stand-out for her generation across the IP and Media field’. James Griffiths, ‘a contentious IP expert’, often acts on matters concerning copyright, design rights, and patents. Scott Kennedy advises early-stage technology clients regarding both IPR and corporate matters.
Testimonials
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‘The team, especially Olivia O'Kane, are very knowledgable and approachable and extremely efficient, which can be quite unusual in the busy legal profession. ’
‘DWF appear to have really invested in growing their IP team in the last couple of years, with a number of high profile partner and director-level appointments.
Key clients
- BT Sport
- Uform
Work highlights
- Advised BT Sport in relation to all aspects of its copyright infringement and enforcement action relating to its broadcast of Premier League football.
- Acting as Ulster Television and ITV's local counsel on all intellectual property law and media law matters, including content clearance and use of sports content.