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Key practice areas
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Trusted Talent
Firm overview

At Browne Jacobson LLP, our distinguished team of trademark lawyers helps to protect, enforce and commercialise some of the world's leading brands. We serve a diverse clientele, from owners of extensive international portfolios across the UK, Europe, and other jurisdictions to smaller enterprises whose reputation depends on a single brand. Our multi-sector legal advice ensures that clients across various industries receive solutions tailored to their specific needs. We are committed to building long-lasting relationships based on trust, delivering clear commercial guidance, and providing exceptional client service.

Co-founded by Ciaran Markey, Jeanne Kelly and Declan Cushley our Ireland practice provides a full-service IP offering across both contentious and non-contentious matters. With our team recognised by Chambers as 'a go-to firm for heavyweight IP matters' and acknowledged by leading legal directories including Chambers and Partners, World Trademark Review, Managing Intellectual Property, IAM Patent 1000 and Legal 500, our IP lawyers across Ireland and the UK serve as trusted advisers on the complex IP challenges facing businesses today.

Browne Jacobson LLP has been at the forefront of shaping IP law in the UK and Europe, engaging in several leading cases, including successfully assisting Match and Tinder to win at trial in their trade mark infringement proceedings against Muzmatch, and advising Yoplait in high-profile passing-off litigation concerning product packaging. As co-founders of Pangea Net, an international network of independent law firms, active across 25 countries - our reach extends globally. Our international network enables us to seamlessly coordinate IP protection and enforcement across key commercial hubs, from Dublin to New York, London to Asia-Pacific, ensuring our clients receive consistent, high-quality advice wherever their business takes them. Over the past year, we have managed legal advice from approximately 60 jurisdictions, ensuring comprehensive support for our clients. Recognised for its quality, Browne Jacobson is committed to the highest legal practice management standards with both the Law Society Lexcel and ISO27001:2013 accreditations to its name.

Ranked 1st in 25 specialist law areas by Legal 500, our services cover all intellectual property rights, including patents, confidential information, designs, trademarks, and copyright. Known for our success in high-stakes disputes, major litigation, and negotiating significant R&D and complex licensing agreements, we are trusted to protect leading global brands.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key practice areas: Patents, confidential information, designs, trade marks, R&D agreements, IP transactions, licensing, dispute resolution, copyright, data protection, artificial intelligence.|

Key Sector Expertise: Retail, Manufacturing, Fashion and Beauty, Food & beverage, Hospitality & Leisure, Automotive, Construction & materials, Media, Universities & research, Financial services. 

Address:
2 Hume Street
Dublin 2
D02 FT82
Tel:+353 (0)1 574 3910 Web Address:https://www.brownejacobson.com/locations/dublin-office
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