IP Lawyers Ireland

Our lawyers provide full support and guidance through intellectual property matters for businesses across Ireland and the EU. With an office in Dublin, plus a global network of associates, we can register and enforce your intellectual property rights worldwide.

So whether you need help protecting your brand, fighting infringement, or maximising the commercial value of your intellectual property (IP), we’re here to help. Get in touch today.

About Us

Briffa is a specialist intellectual property law firm with offices in Ireland and the UK.

We don’t have an overly corporate feel. Instead, we pride ourselves on a creative, customer-focused approach. We’re proud to say our work has been recognised on several occasions, for example attaining the status of ‘Leading Law Firm’ in the Legal500 and winning several awards. We offer:

Quick turnaround times – we work quickly and diligently to achieve your desired outcome.
Commercial advice – we prioritise your commercial objectives when figuring out the best plan of action.
Fair, transparent fees – we provide fixed-fee quotes, so you know exactly how much our services will cost.
Global support – our global network of associates means we can help you across multiple jurisdictions.

Originally founded in 1995, we’ve grown into a multinational, one-stop shop for any intellectual property issues. Every year, we help hundreds of individuals and businesses register, monetise, and enforce their IP rights.

So whether it’s trademarks or trade secrets, our dedicated intellectual property team are on hand to provide industry-leading support and practical solutions.

If you would like to discuss your case, fill out the form opposite to make an enquiry. One of our IP experts will be in touch shortly.

Our Services

We have extensive experience and a deep understanding of the law surrounding trade marks, copyright, and design rights for domestic and international clients. You can find more information about each of these below.

Trade Marks

We can help you apply for a trade mark at the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI) or the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), which covers all EU member states. In addition, we can resolve cases of trade mark infringement, either via settlement or litigation.

Find out more about our trade mark services in Ireland

Copyright

In Ireland, copyright is an automatic right given to the creator of a work. No registration is required. However, you may need the assistance of a lawyer to fight against copyright infringement, transfer ownership, or ensure you’ve done everything to protect your valuable work correctly.

Find out more about our copyright services in Ireland

Design Rights

It’s always best to register your designs to gain exclusive control of the intellectual property rights. We can help you register your designs, license them to third parties, and resolve infringement disputes.

Find out more about our design rights services

Other Services

We can also help you with contentious and non-contentious issues relating to any of the following:

Confidential Information & NDAs
Database Rights
Data Protection
Image Rights
IP Licensing & Collaboration Agreements
Patents

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See What Our Clients Think…

4.9 269 reviews

Mary Che
Working with Thomas Staveley at Briffa has been such a positive experience. When our brand came under attack, we felt completely lost about what to do … More next. Thomas stepped in with clear, expert advice, patiently guiding us through each step and turning a potentially stressful journey into one we felt fully supported in. He was always available to communicate things through and made sure we felt confident at every stage. We won the case even when the odds seemed uncertain. Huge thanks to Thomas and Briffa Legal Ltd; I couldn’t recommend them more highly for anyone in need of first-rate IP support!
★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
Katherine Walton
Briffa has been fantastic at providing my UK business with legal advice over the past year, I couldn't recommend them more highly. In particular Katie … More Moruzzi, who acted on my company's behalf for IP-related matters, was absolutely fantastic - she was extremely professional, concise, clear about her stance on the best action to take, and quick to respond to any emails. As a small business owner, I was initially concerned how quickly IP-related legal costs could spiral but Katie explained Briffa's fees clearly and transparently at the outset for various stages of the IP-related matters, and they were worth every penny. I am so glad my company used Briffa, and will now always use them for our IP-related legal matters. Thank you Katie for your hard work, I couldn't be happier with the outcome.
★★★★★ 3 months ago
Emma Perry
Can thorouly recommend Briffa Law! In particular that Shamina has been a total lifesaver with IP issues. Not only does she know her stuff inside out, but … More she's also super kind and easy to talk to.
For anyone who's tangled up in IP issues, can highly recommend!
★★★★★ 10 months ago
Jason Bissessur
I wanted to say that Eamon Chawke and Katie Moruzzi at Briffa did a thorough and diligent work on my IP agreement, and they took the time and effort to … More ensure the agreement catered extensively to my needs. They were extremely supportive in their advice to me and they did an amazing job. I would highly recommend them for services for any starting business.
★★★★★ a year ago
Vale How
I had the pleasure of having a consultation with Cassine Bering, and I highly recommend Cassine’s services. Cassine has exceptional knowledge and expertise … More in the field of intellectual property and trade mark’s registration, providing me with valuable guidance.
One of the things that stood out straight away after I contacted the company is their excellent communications. Cassine and her colleagues were responsive, attentive, friendly as well as very professional. Cassine meticulously reviewed my case, ensuring that nothing was overlooked and minimising potential risks.
I am extremely satisfied with the legal services provided by Cassine Bering and I would recommend Cassine to anyone seeking guidance and representation in the field of intellectual property law.
★★★★★ a year ago
Lara Genovese
I received legal advice and support on an IP matter concerning my short movie and was able to successfully settle the case. Briffa was professional, quick … More and resourceful.
★★★★★ a year ago

Why Choose Briffa?

We’re an award-winning firm recognised as a leader in IP law by the Legal500.

We have offices in the Republic of Ireland and the UK, plus a global network of associates and industry contacts.

We offer consultations with expert solicitors and fixed fee quotes.

We’re customer-focused, with short turnaround times and creative, commercially-led solutions.

Where To Find Us

Our Irish office is based at The Academy, 42 Pearse Street, Dublin, Ireland. Meetings are available by appointment.

Address

Briffa LLP
The Academy
42 Pearse Street
Dublin
D02 HV59

Contact Details

Phone: +353 (0)1 902 6667
Email: info@briffa.com

Opening Hours

Monday: 9am–5:30pm
Tuesday: 9am–5:30pm
Wednesday: 9am–5:30pm
Thursday: 9am–5:30pm
Friday: 9am–5:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Directions

Located in the iconic Academy on Pearse Street, which is based at the heart of Dublin’s tech hub and is within five minutes walk of world-renowned Trinity College and Silicon Docks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do you work with?

We work with businesses of all sizes in Ireland and Europe, from one-man startups to established household brands.

How can I protect my intellectual property in Ireland and the EU?

The process for protecting your intellectual property in Ireland depends on the rights in question. The four main types of rights are copyright, designs, patents, and trade marks. Trade marks can be registered with the IPOI, as can patents and designs.

However, the registration of such rights is territorial. This means you must register these rights with foreign intellectual property bodies if you require protection abroad.

To ensure your entire IP portfolio is accounted for and adequately protected, we highly recommend speaking to a specialist lawyer.

Someone is infringing my intellectual property, what should I do?

If a person or business is infringing your IP without your permission, you should collect evidence, such as video recordings, screenshots or physical assets.

Then, speak to your lawyers about the infringement. You’ll need evidence of your ownership of the IP rights you allege they are infringing. For rights that you can register, such as a trade mark, this will be fairly simple. However, ownership of other rights, such as copyright, may be more difficult to prove.

Your legal advisors will then suggest a course of action to resolve the issue, usually starting with a cease and desist letter and possibly leading to litigation.

Where can I learn more?

To learn more about intellectual property law in Ireland and Europe, we recommend the following online resources:

Intellectual Property Team

David Bridgeman

David is a qualified solicitor admitted to practice in Ireland, England and Wales.

After completing his training in a well-known Dublin Law Firm, he went to Paris to work in a Commercial Law Firm on their IP/IT Team.

His interest in IP law stems from his passion for music.

David joined Briffa in June 2024 and will be based in our Irish operation.

Contact us to speak to an intellectual property lawyer

We’re on hand to assist with a wide range of IP issues, just get in touch to find out more.