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Bristows welcomes Naoise Gaffney to Dublin Office

04.02.2025

Bristows is delighted to announce that Naoise Gaffney will be joining our Dublin office as Of Counsel, UPC Director. This strategic move underscores Bristows’ commitment to expanding our patent litigation practice and enhancing our capabilities at the Unified Patent Court.

Naoise is an experienced patent attorney, legal counsel and adjunct assistant Professor who brings a wealth of industry experience and expertise to Bristows, having worked extensively in the technology and life science sectors for over 10 years, after prior roles in private practice.

“We are thrilled to welcome Naoise to our team,” said Andrew Bowler, Head of Patent Litigation at Bristows. “Naoise’s industry expertise and strategic vision align perfectly with our goals and those of our clients, and we are confident that this addition will further strengthen our ability to serve our clients, particularly at the UPC.”

Naoise Gaffney commented, “I am excited to join Bristows and contribute to the firm’s continued success. Bristows has been an integral player since the start of the Unified Patent Court, having helped develop the rules of procedure, and it is very exciting to get to work with such an experienced and talented team. I look forward to leveraging my own experience to support our clients and drive innovation in the legal field.”

Naoise’s appointment is part of Bristows’ broader strategy to address the evolving needs of our clients and to provide top-tier legal services in Europe.

Bristows’ patent litigation team has over 50 fee earners, including 16 UPC Representatives.

For more information, please contact:
Marketing_Dept@Bristows.com | +44 20 7400 8000

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