Brian is a Partner in our Technology Law team and is Head of our Artificial Intelligence (AI) team.
Brian re-joined us in January of 2023 having spent time in-house as Chief Intellectual Property counsel with an Irish AI fintech start-up. During that time, he gained significant experience in operationalising and commercialising AI platforms and solutions. He led AI invention harvesting and international patent and trademark portfolio filing projects. He was also part of a team that conceived and developed a bespoke inhouse software invention and R&D tagging tool that has applications in the trade secret space also.
Brian helps clients prepare for compliance with the AI Act. This involves guiding them through:
Prior to working in-house, Brian was a Partner in our intellectual property team with many years’ experience in IP and technology law in a number of large firms. He is a proven results-driven and collaborative leader able to navigate complex technology and intellectual property issues in a fast-paced environment. Brian is an expert in designing and implementing business-focused AI and IP strategies and a trusted legal advisor to R&D and business leadership. His experience also includes M&A transactions, negotiating strategic partnerships, overseeing AI and IP asset management, and regulatory compliance. He has a passion for working in diverse technical and complex fields.
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