Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
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(028) 9055 3300Chambers Review
Tughans has a noted commitment to Northern Ireland's technology and spin-out sector, particularly with regard to software and life sciences businesses. The team focuses primarily on commercialisation agreements and portfolio management. It is also noted for trade mark, anti-counterfeiting and passing-off disputes.
Work Highlights
- Tughans acted as the lead advisor to Bloc Blinds in relation to its IP licensing deals in the US and China. The team have also advised on the IP aspects of Bloc's spin-out.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tughans is a full service law firm full of strong technically-minded lawyers who handle sophisticated matters across various teams."
"Tughans have a high level of knowledge of the subject matter and are extremely professional."
"Tughans have excellent attention to detail and an understanding of both the commercial goal and the legal framework required."
"Tughans is a full service law firm full of strong technically-minded lawyers who handle sophisticated matters across various teams."
"Tughans have a high level of knowledge of the subject matter and are extremely professional."
"Tughans have excellent attention to detail and an understanding of both the commercial goal and the legal framework required."
Notable Practitioners
Adrian O'Connell acts as IP adviser to a number of corporate clients and guides them through all manner of licensing, trade mark prosecution and portfolio strategy matters.
Andrew Kirke is recommended for all manner of commercial IP issues, such as licensing, rights strategy and trade mark protection. He frequently works with emerging IP-driven companies in Northern Ireland.
"Andrew provides a high level of expertise and is extremely responsive."
"Andrew has a strong technical grasp of the law but is also able to provide quality, commercial advice on a timely basis."
"Andrew is a real asset to the team and to the local tech ecosystem."
Ranked Lawyers at
Tughans
Northern Ireland
Industries
Provided by Tughans
aerospace
agri-food
consultancy
energy
manufacturing
media
professional services
software development
techonology
telecommunications
utility