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2026 Edition
IP transactions
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Overview

Pinsent Masons Ireland has cultivated an esteemed reputation for IP litigation on the domestic market. The practice has contentious repute before the Irish Courts in disputes. Dispute resolution complements the firm’s European profile. Specialist industries include pharmaceuticals and energy providers. 

Notable patent practitioners: Karen Gallagher and Maureen Daly. 

Testimonials

2025

"The team is very professional; they explain things very clearly and make themselves available for additional meetings or conversations to ensure there is clarity."

A client likes the team's "ease of accessibility and knowledge".

Maureen Daly

"Maureen Daly is a pragmatic, commercial IP litigator. She is in a league of her own."

Linked Reviews
Patent

Case highlights include patent infringement for Teva Pharmaceuticals in SPC litigation against Bristol Myers Squibb. It also acted for Accord Healthcare in separate infringement against Novartis. Practitioner Karen Gallagher was promoted to partner in May 2024.

Trade mark

The firm advised Shorla Pharma on cross-border application prosecution. It also advised a domestic energy provider on infringement strategy and commercialisation advice.

3 results3 results
Lobbies and interest groups are among the interveners in a major dispute over whether courts can set patent pool rates
Lawyers at Pinsent Masons discuss why the advent of ‘AI-free’ might be a crucial moment for brands seeking to protect their identity
Practitioners say the UK Supreme Court’s decision could boost the attractiveness of the UK for AI companies
A dispute involving semiconductor technology and a partner's move from Hoffman Eitle to Hoyng Rokh Monegier were also among the top talking points
Royal Mail Group wins copyright and database right infringement case, in a dispute that can be linked to the history of postcodes in the UK
The firm reported a small uptick in overall revenue and profit per equity partner, while its IP team secured notable life sciences victories
Lenovo, advised by Kirkland & Ellis, is entitled to an interim licence in its dispute with Ericsson
For our latest update, we review recent appeals and first-instance decisions and look at hearings scheduled in the next two weeks
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