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Joined the firm in 1989, having graduated from University College, Dublin, with a B.A. degree in Philosophy and Archaeology. Obtained a Diploma in Legal Studies in 1992. . Member of the Association of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys and a Foreign Member of ITMA . Advises on all aspects of trade mark law, practice, protection and enforcement in Ireland, Europe and internationally. Gives presentations on trade mark law and practice and has a special interest in assisting start up companies in identifying and protecting their intellectual property rights and delivers tutorials to students preparing to sit the Irish Trade Mark exam. Is a graduate of the Irish Management Institute and is chairperson of the firms marketing committee.

	Norman MacLachlan Chairman. European Patent Attorney. Chartered Patent Agent. Trade Mark Attorney.
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.
	Cliff Kennedy Director. Trade Mark Attorney. Barrister-at-Law.
Joined the firm in 1978. Graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, with a B.A. (Mod) degree in Legal Science. Qualified as a Barrister in 1977. Awarded a Master of Arts degree by Trinity College in 1981. Became a Partner in 1987. Former President and Member of the Association of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Foreign Member of ITMA. Advises on all aspects of trade mark law, practice, protection and enforcement in Ireland, Europe and internationally and also represents clients at both ex parte and inter partes Hearings at the Irish Patents Office.
	Bernadette Walsh Managing Director. Trade Mark Attorney.
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.

	Peter MacLachlan Trade Mark Attorney.
Joined the firm in 1989, having graduated from University College, Dublin, with a B.A. degree in Philosophy and Archaeology. Obtained a Diploma in Legal Studies in 1992. . Member of the Association of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys and a Foreign Member of ITMA . Advises on all aspects of trade mark law, practice, protection and enforcement in Ireland, Europe and internationally. Gives presentations on trade mark law and practice and has a special interest in assisting start up companies in identifying and protecting their intellectual property rights and delivers tutorials to students preparing to sit the Irish Trade Mark exam. Is a graduate of the Irish Management Institute and is chairperson of the firms marketing committee.
	Carla MacLachlan Trade Mark Attorney.
Joined the firm in 1991, having graduated from the Accountancy & Business College, Dublin, with a Diploma in Marketing. Member of the Association of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Advises on all aspects of trade mark law, practice, protection and enforcement in Ireland, Europe and internationally.