About us

Briffa is a specialist intellectual property law firm, with offices in Ireland and the UK.

We don’t have an overly corporate feel, and instead, we pride ourselves on a creative, customer-focused approach. We’re proud to say our work has been recognised on several occasions, with the firm attaining the status of ‘Leading Law Firm’ in the Legal500 and winning several awards. We offer:

  • Quick turnaround times – we work quickly and diligently to achieve your desired outcome.
  • Commercial advice – we prioritise your commercial objectives when figuring out the best plan of action.
  • Fair, transparent fees – we provide fixed-fee quotes, so you know exactly how much our services will cost.
  • Global support – our global network of associates means we can help you across multiple jurisdictions.

Originally founded in 1995, we’ve grown into a multinational, one-stop shop for any intellectual property matters. Every year, we help hundreds of individuals and businesses register, monetise, and enforce their IP rights.

So whether it’s trademarks or trade secrets, our team of experienced intellectual property lawyers are on hand to provide industry-leading support and practical solutions.

If you’d like to discuss your case or speak to one of our team, fill out the form opposite to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with our dedicated intellectual property team – headed up in Ireland by Mark Eiffe.

Meetings can be arranged over the phone, via video call, or in person at our office in Cork city centre.

Our services

We specialise in trade marks, copyright, and design rights for domestic and international clients. You can find more information about each of these below.

Trade marks

We can help you apply for a trade mark at the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI) or the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). In addition, we can resolve cases of trade mark infringement, either via settlement or litigation.

Find out more about our trade mark services in Ireland

Copyright

In Ireland, copyright is an automatic right given to the creator of a work. No registration is required. However, you may need the assistance of a copyright lawyer to fight against infringements, transfer ownership, or ensure you’ve done everything to protect your valuable work correctly.

Find out more about our copyright services in Ireland

Design rights

It’s always best to register your designs to gain exclusive control of the intellectual property rights. We can help you register your designs, license them to third-parties, and resolve infringement disputes.

Find out more about our design rights services

Other services

We can also help you with legal issues relating to any of the following:

  • Confidential Information & NDAs
  • Licensing Agreements
  • Image Rights
  • Database Rights
  • Data Protection
  • Patents

 

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“Good experience working with Briffa on an IP issue. Initial conference to discuss strategy was exceptional and thereafter work was completed in a timely, diligent and effective manner. Invoicing was also always transparent, appropriate and fair.”

– David F.

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Why us?

We’re an award-winning firm recognised as a leader in IP law by the Legal500.

We have offices in the Republic of Ireland and the UK, plus a global network of associates and industry contacts.

We offer free initial consultations and transparent pricing, with fixed-fee quotes.

We’re customer-focused, with short turnaround times and creative, commercially-led solutions.

Office Address

Our Irish office is based in Waterfront Square in Cork City Centre, Ireland. Meetings are available by appointment.

Address

Briffa
Waterfront Square
1 Horgan’s Quay
Cork
T23 PPT8

Contact Details

Phone: +353 (021) 237 9722
Email: info@briffa.com

Opening Hours

Monday: 9am–5:30pm
Tuesday: 9am–5:30pm
Wednesday: 9am–5:30pm
Thursday: 9am–5:30pm
Friday: 9am–5:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Directions

Our office is right next to Cork (Kent) Train Station, less than 10 minutes’ walk from bus stops and 15 minutes’ drive from Cork Airport.

By Bus

Cork City bus network page on the Transport for Ireland website.

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FAQs

Who do you work with?

We work with businesses of all sizes in Ireland and Europe, from one-man startups to established household brands.

How can I protect my intellectual property in Ireland and the EU?

The process for protecting your intellectual property in Ireland depends on the rights in question. The four main types of rights are copyright, designs, patents, and trade marks. Trade marks can be registered with the IPOI, as can patents and designs.

However, the registration of such rights is territorial. This means you’ll need to register these rights with foreign intellectual property bodies if you require protection abroad.

Copyright is slightly different as copyright arises automatically on the creation of an original work in Irish law.

To ensure your entire IP portfolio is accounted for and properly protected, we highly recommend speaking to a specialist lawyer.

Someone is infringing my intellectual property, what should I do?

If a person or business is infringing your IP without your permission, you should collect evidence, such as video recordings, screenshots or physical assets.

Then, speak to your lawyers about the infringement. You’ll need evidence of your ownership of the IP rights you allege they are infringing. For rights that you can register, such as a trade mark, this will be fairly simple. However, ownership of other rights, such as copyright, may be more difficult to prove.

Your legal advisors will then suggest a course of action to resolve the issue, usually starting with a cease and desist letter and possibly leading to intellectual property litigation.

 

Meet the team

Mark Eiffe

Mark leads our operations in Ireland, advising on various IP issues relating to copyright, design right, and trade mark law.

Mark has previously worked as the in-house legal counsel for several multinational companies in Ireland. He’s also an active member of the Law Society of Ireland and volunteers with the Free Legal Advice Clinic.

 

“Very impressed with Mark Eiffe heading up the Cork Briffa office. Crystal clear presentation. Long-term partnership is a mutually beneficial goal. Very personable. Efficient follow-up. Top trumps!”

Shane Clarke, Garden City Culture

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