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As Intellectual Property specialists we understand what it takes for you to bring your ideas to life. So whether you’re prototyping a new product, embarking on a re-brand, or have revolutionised the coffee industry, it’s always a good time to talk to us.

Trade Marks

A Trade Mark is the recognisable symbol you use to distinguish your products and services from those of your competitors. It is central to establishing brand awareness and ...

Patents

A patent gives you the right to decide how your inventions can be used by others. Securing a strong patent requires an understanding of the relevant industry in order to ma...

Design & Copyright

Good design helps businesses to compete. It helps them set the pace in crowded markets, creates differentiation, adds value and is strongly connected to business growth. At...

Maintenance Fees

Patents, trademarks and registered designs all require periodic payments of renewal fees to keep them in force and to maintain IP rights. The maintenance of these renewals ...

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We wrote the book on IP Law.

Our partners have contributed to drafting European IP legislation and co-authored the leading text on Irish IP law. Explore our resource library to access our expertise at source.

SCAM ALERT: EUIPO reveal another misleading payment requests scam

19th October 2020

The EUIPO has revealed that there is a new misleading invoice campaign being run at present

Nike’s World Record Innovation

10th September 2020

First Steps to Getting a Patent

1st September 2020

Do not disclose your invention or make it available to the public in any way prior to filing a patent application.

COVID-19 and the Trainee Patent Attorney

28th August 2020

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 global pandemic has had an impact on lives of almost everyone living on this planet. Not to be forgotten in all this is the lowly trainee p...

In a pickle registering your vegan brand? - you can’t beet professional advice

24th August 2020

Just a few years ago, you’d be hard pressed finding a vegan option on a menu and you’d surely struggle to find ready-made vegan meals in supermarkets. But change happens rapid...

Don’t fall at the final hurdle at the European Patent Office

18th August 2020

With more and more European applications proceeding to grant, it’s more important than ever to ensure the final stages of the grant procedure before the EPO is complete and ac...

What Connects Hollywood and Thomas Edison?

5th August 2020

For the majority, the prolific inventor is most strongly associated with the invention of the light bulb. But Thomas Edison was, in many ways unintentionally, a key figure in ...

Protecting Your Domain Name

4th August 2020

Since the rise of the internet, the globalisation of the market for goods and services has become a reality.

FRKelly ranked in the EUIPO Top 25 list

4th August 2020

FRKelly are proud to announce that we have been ranked amongst the top 25 trademark e-filers by the EUIPO.

Irish, UK & Community Design Registrations

3rd August 2020

Industrial designs are what make an article attractive and appealing; hence, they add to the commercial value of a product and increase its marketability.

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Because no two stories are the same.

From artisanal coffee roasters to Ivy League colleges, high potential start-ups to FTSE 500s, business incubators to global institutions. We expertly safeguard the stories of any and every one.

Combilift

A global leader in load handling

Combilift is the largest global manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and an acknowledged leader in long load handling solutions.

Natterjack

NEW BOUTIQUE IRISH WHISKEY PRODUCER

Named for the only toad native to Ireland, Natterjack Irish Whiskey is the first release from Gortinore Distillers and Co.

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