Intellectual Property
Our specialist team advises on intellectual property matters across a variety of sectors, including retail, consumer, media and advertising.
We have particular expertise in advising clients in media and advertising agency sectors on copyright, trademarks, designs and licensing. We act for a number of media publishers, and for six of the top 10 advertising agencies in Ireland (as recognised by the Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland ADFX Awards).
We advise high profile sports and entertainment personalities on image rights.
We have considerable experience in advising on brand reputation and defamation, having represented newspapers, fashion designers, high street retailers and various high profile personalities for many years.
We work closely with clients on the optimum protection of their brands, products and innovations. This comes from a close knowledge of our clients commercial activities, as well as a depth knowledge of domestic and international intellectual property law.
We regularly advise domestic and international clients on registration and protection of trademarks, and related rights in Ireland and Europe. We advise extensively on trademark disputes before the Irish Courts, and before the Irish and EU trade mark authorities. We also advise on contentious matters concerning industrial designs, information technology and data protection.
Services
Our services cover:
- Copyright
- Protection of brands, products and innovations
- Registration and protection of trade marks
- Trade mark disputes
- Image rights and licensing
- Information technology and data protection
- Brand reputation and Defamation
- Negotiation of agreements on intellectual property rights
- Content supply arrangements
What clients say: Intellectual Property
'Jeremy is very practical and thorough, with quick turnaround times and high quality'
'David Phelan is very good with clients and does a lot of interesting media work'
'He is very bright, reads everything and is incredibly hard-working. He's a fantastic solicitor.
Joe is very hands-on.'
'He adopts a strategic approach and displays thorough preparation, which leads to skilled representation.'
'He adopts a strategic approach and displays thorough preparation, which leads to skilled representation.'
'He's a good pair of hands.'
‘The individuals at Hayes are knowledgeable and reliable. Specific partners, such as David Phelan, I’ve worked with are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering results, making them a pleasure to collaborate with.’
‘David Phelan has been a long-standing advisor to the organisation. He combines razor-sharp intellect with an innate understanding of our business. He has a wide breadth of experience and expertise.’
‘Joe O'Malley is the best litigator in Dublin. He works tirelessly for his clients. Extremely bright and cool under pressure. Simply top-class.'
‘Laura Fannin is my main contact. Always available, always cuts to the chase. Not afraid to advise on the commercially sound approach.’
'Laura Fannin is an exceptional professional in her area of expertise. Laura's expertise of data protection law, especially around cookies and other technologies and the complexity around consent in this context, is unmatched in my experience.'
‘Jeremy Erwin and Joe O'Malley are both excellent lawyers - always responsive with good legal and commercial advice.’
‘Robbie Slattery and Joseph O'Malley stand out as professionals who provide an excellent service and whose advice is always reliable and realistic.’
'Joe O'Malley leads the team and makes a very valuable contribution.’
‘Joe O'Malley is highly regarded for his hands-on approach and exceptional dedication to his clients. His personal touch is evident in every case, as he takes the time to truly understand his clients' needs and craft bespoke strategies that deliver results.'