Pinsent Masons

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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. 

Testimonial

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."

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.