Intellectual Property
Holmes advises businesses, third-level institutions, and state bodies on all aspects of intellectual property law in Ireland, including trademarks, patents, copyright, designs, and trade secrets.
Holmes is a trusted provider of intellectual property (IP) legal services, as well as privacy, sourcing, and technology law. Our clients include leading companies, universities, and public bodies across Ireland.
The specialist nature of our Intellectual Property practice enables us to deliver focused, industry-specific advice. Our dedicated IP lawyers are committed to providing pragmatic, commercial, and concise guidance on both advisory and contentious matters.
Our Expertise in Intellectual Property
We advise clients on the full life cycle of IP — from creation and protection through to commercialisation, enforcement, and litigation. Our expertise includes:
- Trademarks and Copyright
- Patents and Designs
- Trade Secrets and Confidentiality
- Database Rights and Contractual Rights
- Passing Off and Anti-Counterfeiting
We work closely with our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Unit on trademark infringement, passing-off disputes, and customs registration in anti-counterfeiting matters.
A Commercial and Strategic Approach
Our advice is grounded in commercial reality. We help clients protect and maximise the value of their intellectual property through:
- Licensing and commercial contracts
- Technology transfer and research collaboration agreements
- IP risk management and compliance strategies
This ensures that intellectual property rights not only remain protected but also contribute to long-term business growth.
Recent Work
Our recent IP work includes:
- Advising a corporate client in a successful mediation with a third-level institution concerning intellectual property rights under a technology transfer agreement, protecting patents and securing future exploitation opportunities.
- Supporting clients on patent and copyright licensing agreements in the technology and education sectors.
- Advising on trademark infringement disputes and enforcement strategies for consumer brands.
Intellectual Property Services
We provide a full range of intellectual property services, including:
- Advertising, Marketing and Promotions – ensuring compliance with advertising regulations and protecting brand integrity.
- Patents – advising on patent protection, licensing, and enforcement strategies.
- Commercial Contracts – drafting and negotiating agreements to protect and exploit IP assets.
- Litigation and Disputes – representing clients in trademark infringement, passing-off, and anti-counterfeiting cases.
- Trademarks and Copyright – registration, protection, and enforcement across Ireland and the EU.
- Trade Secrets – safeguarding confidential business information and enforcing rights where breaches occur.
Contact Us
Our intellectual property team provides practical and commercially focused advice to protect and enforce your rights in Ireland and internationally.
If you need to protect, enforce, or commercialise your intellectual property, our experienced team can help. Speak to an IP lawyer at Holmes today.
