Aoife Murphy

Aoife is an experienced commercial litigator with a particular emphasis on intellectual property. She has acted for plaintiffs and defendants in all kinds of disputes. Aoife advises the firm’s clients on environmental issues, providing advice on all aspects of environmental law, including licensing, waste management, toxic and dangerous substances and contaminated land. She also regularly presents on the area of contract and consumer law.

Aoife advises on all aspects of intellectual property issues, patents, trademarks, copyright and design related intellectual property matters.  She has been involved in infringement and revocation patent actions concerning pharmaceuticals, coronary heart stents, EPOS systems and drop down menus etc.  Aoife has advised on the protection of domain names and internet related rights, the protection of confidential information and issues arising out of international commerce generally.  She has also advised many clients in relation to privacy laws in Ireland (data protection) and has an in-depth knowledge and experience in this area.

Aoife works closely in this area with the inhouse advisers of multinational companies, intellectual property practitioners in other jurisdictions and with patent and trademark agents.

Aoife qualified as a solicitor in 1998 having obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree (B.Comm) and a Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) from University College Galway. She has been with the firm since 1995 and became a partner in 2005.