Michael Shortt

Tomkins IP

Tomkins & Co. is a leading European firm of Patent, Trade Mark and Design Attorneys. The firm includes Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys qualified in Ireland, Europe and the UK. Founded by Arthur Bellamy Tomkins in 1930, Tomkins & Co. is one of Ireland's longest established Intellectual Property Law firms. In light of our long-standing reputation, we understand the importance of protecting your ideas, inventions, brands and designs. Our clients range from large corporations, multinationals and universities, to SMEs, individual inventors and entrepreneurs. These have all benefited from our expertise, professionalism and flexibility. Our offices are located in the centre of Dublin and Belfast, and all us understand the importance of building strong relationships with our clients. Our people are here to give you all the professional and practical advice you need, at any stage of your Intellectual Property strategy. We offer professional and commercially astute advice, dedication and loyalty to each case. We provide professional services in three main areas: Patents, Trade Marks and Designs. Our people are experts in a broad range of specialist disciplines, from mechanical engineering and electronics to biotechnology, business methods, nanotechnology and green sciences. Tomkins regularly provide Education and Training programmes in the IP field and are keen to increase IP awareness to the business and academic sectors and, indeed, the general public at large; Tomkins regularly publish informative articles in national newspapers and high profile magazines, such as The Irish Entrepreneur. Some of our specialist teams include experts in: Life Sciences Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Nanotechnology Green Technology ICT including Business Methods Community Trade Mark & International Registration Designs Litigation & Contentious Matters Brand Clearance & Trade Mark Registration