Founded the practice in 1967 following twelve years experience in the profession in Dublin. Past-President of the Association of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys in Ireland. Former Treasurer-General and member of the Management Committee of the European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA). Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents (CIPA) and the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA). Member of other national and international associations of Intellectual Property Practitioners, including FICPI, AIPPI, INTA, UNION and LES.

Joined the firm in 1977, having previously worked in the Civil Service. Qualified as a Trade Mark Attorney in 1982 and became a Partner in 1987. Member of the Association of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Has served on numerous INTA Committees and is currently a member of the INTA Famous and Well Known Marks Subcommittee. Also a member of ECTA. Advises on all aspects of trade mark law, practice, protection and enforcement in Ireland, Europe and internationally.

Denis McCarthy
Company Secretary and Director. European Patent Attorney. Chartered Patent Agent. Trade Mark Attorney.

Joined the firm in 1979 having graduated from the University of Limerick with a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Technology, specialising in Materials and Production Engineering. Became a Partner in 1987. Currently President of the Association of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys , Council and Board member of the European Patent Institute , Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents and member of FICPI, AIPPI, UNION & LES. Is also a Director of PAMIA Limited which is a mutual insurance association for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys practising in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Advises specifically in all fields of engineering, materials science and computer technology. Has a considerable practice and a great deal of experience before the European Patent Office and the Boards of Appeal, including conducting Oral Proceedings at all levels of the European Patent Organisation.