Aoife Murphy joins DLA Piper

Aoife Murphy joins DLA Piper

DLA Piper has expanded its intellectual property & technology (IPT) practice in Ireland with the appointment of new partner Aoife Murphy.

Ms Murphy, previously a partner in Whitney Moore, will lead the firm’s Irish patent litigation team bringing with her notable experience in the life sciences sector.

She advises Irish and multinational clients and her experience spans all aspects of patents, trademarks, copyright and design-related intellectual property matters.

Paul Allen, global co-chair of the intellectual property & technology group said: “We’re excited to welcome Aoife to our truly global intellectual property team. With several recent hires in other key markets around the world, her addition further strengthens our international patent litigation capabilities. Moreover, her extensive experience enhances the range of services we offer our life sciences clients across the firm.”

Country managing partner for DLA Piper in Ireland, David Carthy, said: “I am delighted to welcome Aoife to DLA Piper. Aoife will lead our Irish patent litigation team and will be a real asset to the firm, joining over 130 patent litigators worldwide and bringing her extensive patent experience to bear for DLA Piper clients globally. As this announcement demonstrates, we continue on our growth trajectory in Ireland, building out our teams and sectoral offerings with a particular focus on life science and technology, further solidifying our position as the leading global law firm in Ireland.”

Partner and head of intellectual property & technology for DLA Piper in Ireland, Mark Rasdale, said: “We are delighted that Aoife is joining our team in Ireland. Aoife’s excellent reputation and experience in contentious IP work, in particular patent litigation, further enhances our offering in Ireland. Her extensive sectoral knowledge fits perfectly with our growth strategy and will help us grow existing and new relationships with life sciences businesses in Ireland and internationally.”

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