Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
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Provided by Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox has one of Northern Ireland's foremost Intellectual Property practices, drawing on the expertise of lawyers in the fields of technology, media and entertainment, communications and broadcasting, privacy and data protection and e-commerce.
We act for many of Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Ireland’s emerging and established technology companies in addition to major US and European companies operating in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Arthur Cox's Intellectual Property Practice in Belfast consists of lawyers advising on traditional intellectual property areas such as patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, confidentiality and related intellectual property matters in addition to increasingly prominent areas such as collaborative research projects. The firm provides a full range of intellectual property services including representation in litigation, business and licensing transactions.
Chambers Review
Arthur Cox is a prominent presence in the market and is routinely involved in deals with international dimensions. The team's areas of expertise include university and spin-out business technology transfers, engineering, retail and agribusiness. It is recommended for licensing and the treatment of IP assets in corporate transactions and disputes, including ADR.
Work Highlights
- Arthur Cox advises Musgrave in relation to its use and licensing of intellectual property rights contained within its marquee retail brands.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The knowledge at Arthur Cox is fantastic. There is a team with varying levels of experience that can offer great and prompt advice."
"The knowledge at Arthur Cox is fantastic. There is a team with varying levels of experience that can offer great and prompt advice."
Notable Practitioners
Alan Taylor receives mandates from large corporate clients for advice on IP-driven investments, licence agreements and brand protection.
Lynsey Mallon has expertise in licensing, collaboration and R&D agreements. She also advises on the treatment of IP assets in corporate transactions.
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Industries
Provided by Arthur Cox
Aerospace & Defence
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Industrial Engineering
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Software & Computer Services
Sports
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
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