Sean Cummings Named Ireland Practitioner of the Year at the Managing IP Awards 2026

Keltie is delighted to announce that partner Sean Cummings has been named Ireland Practitioner of the Year among patent and trade mark attorney firms at the Managing IP Awards 2026.

 

The Managing IP Awards are among the most respected recognitions in the global intellectual property profession, drawing on extensive independent research with clients and peers to identify standout practitioners and firms across jurisdictions. The Practitioner of the Year category recognises excellence in individual IP practice within Ireland's patent and trade mark community.

Sean leads patent and trade mark work for clients across multiple technical and commercial sectors and has played a central role in the development of Keltie's Irish offering since 2016. This recognition reflects both the quality of his individual practice and the strength of Keltie's growing presence in Ireland, with offices in Galway and Dublin supporting clients on patent, trade mark and broader IP matters.

 

Sean commented:

 

“As we approach Keltie’s tenth birthday in Ireland, it means so much to be recognised among Irish IP firms we respect greatly. Our progress reflects our deep commitment to Ireland, which has given us an opportunity to build something special. It’s a privilege to do the work we love, among the finest of people, in a place of such potential.

To clients, colleagues and the amazing communities in which we work: go raibh míle maith agaibh. Heartfelt thanks for the support of everyone who has travelled with us on this journey.” 

 

Congratulations to Sean from everyone at Keltie.