Olivia Mullooly

Partner | Dublin

Ten Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2
D02 T380
Ireland

Olivia is a Partner in the Technology and Innovation Group and head of the Intellectual Property team, advising on domestic and cross border intellectual property transactions and licensing, the protection, development and exploitation of IP rights as well as IP disputes and enforcement. She also advises on data protection compliance and commercial contracts.

Olivia has advised clients across a range of sectors, including the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, food and beverage industry, technology and internet companies, third level education and research institutions, energy sector, large retailers and in the advertising, media and entertainment sector on intellectual property matters and data protection compliance. Olivia speaks regularly on intellectual property, data protection and related areas in Ireland, Europe and the US. Olivia is also very experienced in advising on the negotiation of IT and commercial contracts. Olivia is also a member of the Sanctions group in Arthur Cox, advising on export control and sanctions compliance. Olivia has advised a number of exporters on licensing requirements under the Dual Use Regulation as well as several clients on compliance with EU trade sanctions most recently in respect of the sanctions against Russia and Belarus.

In IP Stars (Ireland) 2024, Olivia was ranked:

Transactions star 2024
Top 250 Women in IP 2024

Relevant Experience

Advising domestic and multinational companies on international intellectual property ownership, development and licensing structures based out of Ireland
Advising Kerry Group on IP aspects of its disposal of its meats business to Pilgrims Pride
Advising Glanbia plc on the IP aspects of the disposal of its interest in Glanbia Ireland DAC
Advising Johnson & Johnson on the defence of a patent revocation action by Teva
Advising several clients on licensing deals, research contracts, trade mark, copyright and patent infringement matters
Advising Origin Enterprises plc on a multimillion euro collaborative research project with University College Dublin
Advising Cubic Telecom on a global IP licensing deal with Qualcomm to deliver connectivity services in the automotive industry
Advising food and beverage clients on trade mark matters and trade secret protection
Advising several private companies (including multinational internet companies with a presence in Ireland), together with a range of State, Commercial-State, private entities, plcs, voluntary bodies on preparation for the implementation of the GDPR and ongoing data protection compliance, including in relation to privacy policies, data breach notifications, data retention and data management procedures, data access and data subject rights requests and liaison with the Data Protection Commission on investigations

Endorsements

“I have been working with Olivia Mullooly on consumer law matters. Very personable, responsive and is an expert in the consumer law space.”

The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2025

“Olivia Mullooly is a very trustworthy and approachable lawyer.”

Chambers Europe: Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2025

“Olivia Mullooly is excellent to work with. She is responsive, business-oriented, practical, strategic and gives expert advice.”

Chambers Europe: Europe’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2024

“Olivia Mullooly is extremely approachable and is always happy to discuss complex issues. She is exceptional in identifying potential problems, with an outstanding ability to present a range of solutions to any such issues, enabling clients to follow the optimum path for their business situation.”

The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2024

“Olivia Mullooly is a hands-on partner. Her support and guidance on matters, along with her wide-ranging expertise, is very much valued. I really feel that she has our back in negotiations, and is not afraid to hold a steady line where needed. She very much is a trusted advisor.”

The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2024

Education & Qualifications

BCL, 2005, National University of Ireland Galway
LL.M, 2007, Cambridge University
Pg. Dip. in Computer and Communications Law, 2013, Queen Mary University, London
Admitted as a solicitor, 2011
Member of International Trade Mark Association
Member of International Technology Law Association

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