John Milligan

John Milligan is a Senior Associate at Mason Hayes & Curran, specializing in Intellectual Property Law. He provides legal services to both domestic and international clients, focusing on various aspects of intellectual property, including:

• Trade Mark Protection: Advising on strategies for brand protection and managing international trade mark portfolios.
• Contentious and Non-Contentious Matters: Handling issues related to passing off, design rights, copyright, patent infringement, and revocation.
• Commercialization: Specializing in the commercialization of intellectual property and advising on IP issues in commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.

John is also an Irish registered trade mark agent and a European Trade Mark and Design Attorney, actively involved in trade mark and design filing and prosecution actions.134 His expertise has contributed to the recognition of Mason Hayes & Curran's Intellectual Property team as a leading firm in the field, recently winning accolades such as the "Trademark Firm of the Year" at the Global IP Awards 2024.2