MacLachlan & Donaldson

One of Ireland’s most experienced Intellectual Property firms.

Over 200 Years of Combined Experience

MacLachlan & Donaldson is one of Ireland’s leading Intellectual Property firms, having rigorously served our clients’ rights for more than 50 years. Our highly trained staff of attorneys, and our extensive resources, are dedicated to protecting your IP interests. With offices in Dublin and Belfast, we are an all-Ireland firm who can represent your rights in Ireland, the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as multiple territories across the globe.

We are among the top 250 firms across all 27 countries in the European Union for the filing of EU trade mark applications. The 2017 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 states that since its establishment in 1967, “MacLachlan & Donaldson has burned bright in Ireland’s IP firmament. Treasured for its stellar trademark prosecution and consultancy output, it expertly manages the international portfolios of some of the world’s largest companies”.

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Patents

Our patent team can draft, file and prosecute national Irish, UK, European and worldwide patent applications. We can also advise on all aspects of patent validity and infringement.

Trade Marks

Your trade mark is your identity and reflects your commercial reputation. Our trade mark department has extensive experience in all aspects of trade mark protection and enforcement.

Designs

Have you designed something new? Whatever your new design, it may be possible for you to obtain the exclusive right to it by seeking registration of the design.

Commercialisation

Our team of expert attorneys will work with you to develop and implement a strategy that recognises IP as a core asset capable of a giving a tangible return to your business.

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Whether you have invented a product, crafted a design, or created a trade mark, intellectual property is a valuable asset to any business. We work diligently with all our clients to ensure that their intellectual property is protected and delivers tangible gains for their businesses.

Our clients include some of the world’s most prestigious and well known companies, as well as many individual innovators and small enterprises, granting our team experience protecting interests both great and small.

Many of our clients work at the cutting edge of science and technology, while others are market leaders in retail, food and service sectors. With the extensive expertise we have working in different areas, and the breadth of qualifications brought to the table by our attorneys, we can devise a tailored strategy for our clients, no matter their needs.

Our individually tailored advice is rooted in our relationships with our clients, and a deep understanding of their businesses and market needs.

For clients with IP interests that range beyond Europe, we have a worldwide network of prestigious IP firms with whom we work, ensuring that we can protect your interests in any corner of the globe.

Listen

We engage with you to identify, consider and discuss your brand, innovation or design.

Evaluate

We assess the protection available for your Intellectual Property and make recommendations.

Protect

We work with you through the stages involved so that your valuable asset is secured and we assist you in enforcing or defending that asset.

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If you would like to arrange a consultation with one of our IP experts please contact us below:

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Dublin: +353 (0) 1 676 3465
Belfast: +44 (0) 28 9065 6103

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Testimonials

During the time that our company has been working with MacLachlan & Donaldson, their trademark expertise has been stellar. They are quick to respond and their knowledge of intellectual property law is superior, which is crucial since we are an international company and require local expertise. Our contact person at the firm provides timely advice, organized reminders and updates, and clear, concise billing. When dealing with a number of outside law firms, we appreciate MacLachlan & Donaldson’s impeccable service.

NSE Products, Inc.

MacLachlan & Donaldson are our legal advisors on patent and trade mark applications and registrations for the last 20 years. This company is highly professional, efficient, objective, focused and has skilled teams working on all legal issues.

Robert A. Merry & Co. Limited

Our firm has been blessed to enjoy the highest quality legal service from MacLachlan & Donaldson for two decades. The dedication to clients, responsiveness, integrity and personal touch of their legal team is extraordinary!

GL Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc.

MacLachlan & Donaldson have provided an excellent service to Trinity College Dublin over a very long period of time. The quality and responsiveness of their service is second to none.

Trinity College Dublin
www.tcd.ie

As the largest Irish supplier of sports clothing in Ireland, protecting our Intellectual Property is of paramount importance to us. Over the years MacLachlan & Donaldson have been to the forefront in our efforts to protect our IP and offer an excellent service and are always willing to engage with us and provide us with peace of mind.

O’Neills Irish International Sports Company Limited
www.oneills.com

Campbell Bewley Group has been a client of MacLachlan & Donaldson for many years which is a testament to the very professional advice and service we continue to receive.

Campbell Bewley Group Limited

The expertise, advice and proficiency of service from MacLachlan & Donaldson is second to none. These pillars combined with trust is why we choose MacLachlan & Donaldson as our preferred business partners.

Connacht Gold Co-Operative Society Limited
www.connachtgold.ie
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