Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
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(028) 9024 4951Chambers Review
Carson McDowell is widely acknowledged for its strength in handling a wide variety of contentious and commercial IP matters, including licensing agreements and infringement litigation. The team is highly active within Northern Ireland's thriving research and development sector. It can also provide advice on the tax-efficient structuring of IP assets, particularly with regard to the Patent Box scheme.
Work Highlights
- Carson McDowell advised Ulster University and wholly owned subsidiary, Innovation Ulster Limited, on all manner of IP and technology transfer-related activities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Carson McDowell team works collaboratively to ensure we deliver the best outcomes and have a range of resources to cover all potential eventualities."
"The lawyers at Carson McDowell very quickly demonstrate awareness of the impact an issue has on business."
"Carson McDowell have very experienced partners and a broad range of skills. They always provide valuable solutions and simplify documents to an understandable and practical level."
"The Carson McDowell team works collaboratively to ensure we deliver the best outcomes and have a range of resources to cover all potential eventualities."
"The lawyers at Carson McDowell very quickly demonstrate awareness of the impact an issue has on business."
"Carson McDowell have very experienced partners and a broad range of skills. They always provide valuable solutions and simplify documents to an understandable and practical level."
Notable Practitioners
Dawn McKnight represents the university sector and spin-outs as well as manufacturers and software houses in the full span of technology transfer and commercial licensing matters. She also conducts IP audits and due diligence in the preparation of corporate transactions.
"There is no better person to work with. Dawn is approachable, intelligent and of high calibre."
"Dawn is a consummate professional. She is hardworking, with an easy demeanour and great skill at explaining complex issues."
Declan Magee has extensive experience with regard to patent infringement in the electronics market. He also litigates trade mark and design disputes.
Peter Guzhar has a strong reputation for his contentious intellectual property practice, which takes in copyright, design and trade mark disputes.
"Peter is a very reassuring lawyer. He demonstrates full awareness of the commercial impact and in a short time creates an outlined plan of attack."
"Peter is a great communicator who offers confident advice."
"Peter has really good strategic judgement."
Karla Dooey is a Senior Associate supporting both public sector and private sector clients on non-contentious IP matters.
"Karla is an absolute star."
Ranked Lawyers at
Carson McDowell
Northern Ireland