Our IP Team
‘The Arthur Cox IP team has a unique ability to look around corners and resolve potential issues for our business before they have the chance to materialise. Arthur Cox are the ultimate trusted adviser and clearly value maintaining our strong solicitor/client relationship.’
The Legal 500: Intellectual Property in Ireland, 2022
Olivia Mullooly Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property team +353 1 920 1060 olivia.mullooly@arthurcox.com
Olivia is a qualified Irish and European Trade Mark Attorney, is head of our Intellectual Property team.
She advises clients across the full range of intellectual property matters. The sectors involved include pharmaceutical and biotechnology, food and beverage, technology and internet, third level education and research institutions, transport, energy, large retail and advertising and media and entertainment. Olivia speaks regularly on intellectual property at external conferences in Ireland, Europe and the US and Arthur Cox client events. Olivia is a partner in the Technology and Innovation group.
"Olivia Mullooly is a truly excellent lawyer and adviser. Her ability to distil complex issues into easily understood language is second to none and she is always a pleasure to work with."
Chambers Europe: Europe's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2023
Keith Smith Litigation, Dispute Resolutions and Investigations +353 1 920 1137 keith.smith@arthurcox.com
Keith specialises in complex commercial litigation, dispute resolution and investigations, often with multinational aspects.
Keith has over twenty years’ experience in dealing with complex disputes across a range of practice areas including intellectual property, data protection and defamation. His IP experience includes:
- Advising agritech client on trade mark infringement dispute with competitor;
- Advising an international leisure and hospitality operator on trade mark infringement dispute;
- Advising an international social media provider on defence of proceedings concerning content on its platform;
- Advising a significant grocery retailer on passing off dispute with competitor;
- Advising an international forecourt retailer on passing off dispute with a supplier.
"Keith Smith is very measured and calm when under pressure and he is very pleasant to deal with. His experience and judgement are really appreciated."
Chambers Europe: Europe's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2023
Naoise Cosgrove, Senior Associate +353 1 920 2173 naoise.cosgrove@arthurcox.com
Naoise is a Senior Associate in the Intellectual Property team and has advised clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters, with a particular expertise on litigation and contentious matters involving intellectual property, including issues relating to copyright, trademarks, passing off, trade secrets and patents and has worked on several of the IP mandates handled by the IP team.
Previous endorsements:
Our IP team has been ranked in the following practice areas:
- Trade mark disputes (2024) - Tier 1
- IP transactions (2024) – Tier 3
IP Stars 2024 (Ireland)
A client describes the team: “the Arthur Cox team delivers exceptional value for money in the level of service they provide, particularly in handling complex matters.”
IP Stars 2023 (Ireland)
One client praises “the in-depth knowledge of the highly qualified team.” Chambers Europe: Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2020
One client remarks: “I work with Olivia Mullooly on any trade mark issues of my clients in Ireland. Olivia has great negotiation and communication skills. Olivia provides the same high standard that you expect when you work with the gold and silver circle firms in London.” The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2020
A client praises the team’s ”strong legal knowledge and speedy response time.” Chambers Europe: Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2019