Paul Kavanagh

Paul Kavanagh is a partner at Dechert LLP, a global law firm, where he has been working since February 1996.1 He is the head of Dechert's intellectual property UK team and focuses his practice on all matters relating to IP.2

Professional Background

Paul Kavanagh specializes in intellectual property law, with particular expertise in:

• Trade marks
• Copyright
• Designs
• Patents

He has extensive experience across various industries, including luxury goods, retail, media, and technology.2

Areas of Expertise

In addition to his IP focus, Kavanagh also handles:

• Privacy and cybersecurity issues
• Strategic counseling on key laws like GDPR/UK GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, e-Privacy Directive, and CCPA
• Cross-border data transfers
• Data breach investigations
• Data subject access requests related to litigation
• Deal support for mergers and acquisitions2

Recognition and Rankings

Paul Kavanagh has received numerous accolades for his work:

• Recognized as a leading practitioner in World IP Review's 2024 UK Trade Mark Rankings
• Listed as a leading trade mark practitioner by World Trademark Review in WTR 1000 (2023 and 2024)
• Ranked as an "IP STAR" for trade marks in the UK by Managing Intellectual Property
• Previously recommended for trade marks by Who's Who Legal
• Regularly ranked for IP by Chambers UK2

Education

Paul Kavanagh received his law degree (LL.B.) from Cardiff Law School.2

Professional Memberships

He is a member of the Law Society and the International Trade Mark Association.2