FRkelly is an intellectual property firm specialising in Patents, Trade Marks, Registered Designs and Copyright. The firm represents many start-up companies, SME’s, universities and multinational corporations in IP matters in Europe and world wide. The firm has a large team of highly experienced Patent and Trade Mark attorneys with first class expertise in all areas of intellectual property. Several attorneys will be presenting on various IP areas.

At FRKelly, we understand that creative output is inextricably linked to business success. From SMEs and start-ups to world-class institutions, corporate clients, academic and research institutes, we provide all of them with a comprehensive range of patent, trade mark, design and copyright services.

Every business has some form of IP. This IP can be Patents, Trade Marks, Design Rights, Copyright or Trade Secrets. Start-ups and existing businesses need to determine what IP rights will best protect their business goals. The IP creation in an entity needs to be considered and monitored on an ongoing basis. The management of IP will be an important responsibility within the business and for the future strategy.

During this talk, you will gain:

• Ability to identify different types of IP
• Understanding of the business value of IP
• Relevance of IP for defensive, marketing, investor, exit/sale
• Plan where IP needs to get to

SPEAKERS:

On Patents - Paul Keane | Patents | Partner | ICT

Paul is a European patent attorney and Irish patent agent. Paul is a partner in FRKelly with over 15 years’ experience in the IP profession. He provides a wide range of intellectual property services to local and international clients, including universities. Paul specialises in electrical, electronic, software, telecommunications, networks, and ICT related inventions, and has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in these technical fields.

On Trademarks - Shane Smyth | Trademarks | Partner | Design & Copyright

Shane has a specialist interest in licensing and assignment of intellectual property and is a leading authority on Design matters. While his client base has a local and international reach, he is closely involved in international intellectual property protection for indigenous Irish companies.

Shane is frequently invited to speak at international conferences, business seminars and workshops. He also gives annual tutorials to students sitting the Irish Trade Mark Attorney examinations.

On Design & Copyright - David Brophy | Patents | Partner | Design & Copyright

David, who has been in practice for 25 years and is a partner in FRKelly, works to help companies - from start-ups and SMEs to multinationals - understand how design rights and copyright can be used strategically to protect creative efforts. He offers practical advice to maximise protection, or practical assistance to resolve a dispute involving your work or a third party’s.

David divides his time between patents and designs and he heads up the design practice of FRKelly.