Hayes Solicitors LLP advises a wide range of clients on a broad spectrum of IP matters in a variety of industries, including the media, sport, entertainment, IT and retail spaces. Led by David Phelan, the team is noted for its work in trade mark prosecutions and contentious IP matters, and is well-equipped to assist clients with various copyright issues. The group is a notable name for sports, television and radio personalities, as well as international and national brands and agencies in the media and advertising sector.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good team, always available, very knowledgeable and helpful.’

Key clients

  • Boys & Girls
  • CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
  • IIU
  • In The Company of Huskies
  • Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland
  • Nestlé
  • Newspaper Licensing Ireland
  • NK Management
  • Ogilvy
  • Pepsi
  • Primark
  • Public House

Work highlights

Advising Primark on intellectual property issues, including advice on both non-contentious advisory matters and contentious issues.
Advising The Irish Times on a wide range of intellectual property matters.
Advising NK Management on image rights, performance rights, programme content, copyright, trade marks and inventions.
Practice head

David Phelan