We act for major domestic and international clients in all sectors. Recent matters include acting for:
Abercrombie & Fitch, in assisting Garda (Irish Police) raids of premises warehousing/selling infringing products as well as advising on and assisting in civil actions.
Jacob Fruitfield Foods Limited, on the issue of parallel imports and infringements of its leading brands including, FIG ROLLS and MIKADO from the UK and Northern Ireland and the consequent enforcement of its rights.
Jacob Fruitfield Foods Limited, District Court applications for and executing search and seizures orders.
Gowan Group (Kitchen Accessories Limited), on parallel importation and effecting customs watch procedures.
Members of our Intellectual Property department have acted on anti counterfeiting matters for leading domestic and international clients such as Microsoft, Nike, Adidas, Levi Straus, Reebok, Harley Davidson, Calvin Klein, Manchester United, Callaway, Pepe, Tommy Hilfiger and Doc Martens for over 15 years.
We are consistently ranked as one of the leading Intellectual Property law firms in Ireland.
Department
Irish Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year 2011 - Managing Intellectual Property.
William Fry is ‘head and shoulders above the rest’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011
Clients are always delighted with the high standard of work that the firm provides, saying: 'You can see why a judge would be impressed with William Fry. Its work is always well researched and cleverly set out'.
Chambers Europe, 2011
'……this firm’s excellent IP practice represents the best in Ireland'.
Chambers Europe, 2010
'William Fry boasts invaluable expertise in patent litigation, speedy reaction times and excellent commercial care'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010
'There was no needless bureaucracy and there were no issues with red tape'.
Chambers Europe, 2009
'Communicative and responsive team'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2009
Team
Carol Plunkett
'Carol Plunkett complements her reputation as one of the leading IP litigators in the market with a substantial regulatory practice, and comes highly recommended by her clients.'
Chambers Global, 2012
Carol Plunkett is ‘a leader in IP enforcement, with a caring touch’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011
Lead litigator Carol Plunkett is hailed as 'a leader and pioneer in IP in Ireland for many years'. She is credited as having 'excellent industry and legal knowledge' and is widely praised for her pragmatic approach.
Chambers Europe, 2011
'Carol Plunkett is considered a go-to-lawyer for IP because her relaxed approach sets her apart; she secures results in a seemingly stress-free way'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010
'a long-time leading light on IP matters', 'extremely smart and client-focused'.
Chambers Europe, 2010
Carol is ‘unanimously described as “a leading light”'.
Chambers Global, 2010
'William Fry fields an all-round IP specialist in contentious expert Carol Plunkett'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2009
“She knows the industry inside-out and has a great, user-friendly style”.
Chambers Europe, 2009
David Cullen
David Cullen is ‘one of the best in the business’.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012
David Cullen has ‘surgical trademark prosecution skills'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011
'David Cullen is praised as outstanding'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010
'…approachable, pragmatic lawyer with strong commercial acumen'.
Chambers Europe, 2010
'…excellent'.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2009
'He managed to steer us through a minefield of issues and…has a great strategic sense'.
Chambers Europe, 2009
Leo Moore
'Leo Moore is building an active practice in IT and IP'. He garners praise from clients for 'his grasp of technical issues, as well as his efficient and responsive manner'.
Chambers Europe, 2011
Ann Henry
The 'innovative and determined’ Ann Henry is recommended.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012
Ann Henry is recommended as a ‘leading lawyer’ in Intellectual Property Law in Ireland.
European Legal Experts, 2011
Recommended as a 'leading lawyer' for Intellectual Property in Ireland.
European Legal Experts, 2010