John Menton

Partner

+353 (0)1 618 0558 (Direct Line)
john.menton@arthurcox.com

Dublin » Arthur Cox, Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland

Expertise

Computers and Software; Internet and New Media; Life Sciences Intellectual Property; Encryption; Inward Investment; Venture Capital for technology companies.

John is head of the Technology and Intellectual Property practice group and specialises in representing a broad range of technology companies from domestic start ups through to multinational household names. He gained his primary experience dealing with technology companies from North America establishing in Ireland when he was in charge of the Arthur Cox New York Office for over three years from 1996 to 1999. In addition to practicing law John is also a keen sportsman and represented Ireland in the Discus at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

Practice Areas

Education

BCL, 1991, University College, Dublin

Professional

Licensed as a foreign legal consultant in New York (non-practising), 1999
Admitted as a solicitor in Northern Ireland (non-practising), 1996
Admitted as a solicitor in Ireland, 1995
Qualified as an Irish and European Trade Mark Agent

Memberships

Co-Chair of Member Recruitment and Retention Committee, TechLaw Group, Inc.

Publications

EU Export Regulations for Dual Purpose Goods, August 2011 Technology: 25.08.2011 | Format:
TechBrief - Technology & Life Sciences Group Technology Bulletin, Winter 2010 Betting and Gaming, Technology, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment, Privacy and Data Protection, Communications and Broadcasting: 22.12.2010 | Format:
Choosing Ireland as a location for your Intellectual Property Trading Company, December 2010 Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Tax: 10.12.2010 | Format:
TechBrief - Technology Bulletin, Spring 2010 Betting and Gaming, Technology, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment, Privacy and Data Protection, Commercial Agreements and Contracts: 13.05.2010 | Format:
Cloud Computing and The Law, May 2010 Technology, Privacy and Data Protection: 12.05.2010 | Format:
BioBrief - Life Sciences Bulletin, Spring 2010 Life Sciences, Commercial Agreements and Contracts: 08.04.2010 | Format:
TechBrief, Q3 2009 Betting and Gaming, Technology, Intellectual Property, Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, Privacy and Data Protection: 30.09.2009 | Format:

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