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The intellectual property team at Carson McDowell offers a full range of expertise to various sectors, particularly within the education industry, where the firm advises several universities as well as the Education Authority. Declan Magee and Dawn McKnight co-head the practice. Magee has a broad range of IP litigation experience, while McKnight is well regarded for her expertise in drafting and negotiating complex IP contracts in the manufacturing, technology, and life sciences sectors. The ‘market leader’ Peter Guzhar is well versed in trademark and patent infringement proceedings, while the ’stand-out associate’ Helen Cosgrove provides support on a number of contentious IP matters at the High Court level.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strongest IP practice in Northern Ireland, a great team.'
- 'Peter Guzhar is a market leader. Helen Cosgrove is up and coming as one to watch.'
Key clients
- Ulster University
- Innovation Ulster Limited
Work highlights
Providing general IP support service for Ulster University, including Innovation Ulster Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ulster University, for IP and technology transfer related activities.
Advised Belfast Harbour Commissioners on the intellectual property aspects of Project Harlander - Northern Ireland’s first self-driving shuttle service, which is being developed to operate in the Belfast Harbour Estate using £11m joint government and industry funding.