27 March 2017 - Keltie, a leading firm of European patent, trade mark and design attorneys, has opened its first office outside the UK - in the city of Galway on the west coast of Ireland.The innovative culture in the West of Ireland fits well with Keltie’s client profile, which ranges from start-ups and academic spin-outs to multinationals, including established and high-growth export-led businesses. The West of Ireland’s strong geographical and cultural connections to life science hotspots in North America, most notably in Massachussetts, are reflected in a vibrant entrepreneurial start-up culture.The Keltie’s expansion into Ireland is being led by partner Sean Cummings:“The West of Ireland is a hotbed of technologies that match Keltie’s traditional strengths, including medical devices, life sciences, software and electronics, renewable energy and marine engineering. We see our expansion as the perfect opportunity to add to the existing business support infrastructure alongside solicitors, accountants and other professionals. Our award-winning people-focused approach is already attracting great Irish clients that we really enjoy working with. By opening its new office, Keltie has not only cemented its place in the EU - it has joined the innovation community of one of the world’s most energetic cities.”Sean and his colleagues at Keltie look forward to representing clients directly before the Irish Patents Office in addition to continuing the firm’s representation before the EUIPO, WIPO, the EPO and the UKIPO.Press contacts:KeltieKaty Baddeley, Head of Marketing and Communications+44 (0)20 7329 8888katy.baddeley@keltie.com Notes to editors:About Keltie:Keltie is a leading firm of European patent, trade mark and design attorneys that acts globally in all fields of commerce and technology. We provide business-focused advice on all aspects of intellectual property, handling matters across the full IP spectrum including patent, trade mark and design applications, oppositions and renewals. Much more than just a filing agency, we also offer consultancy services to IP owners and managers.www.keltie.comFollow us at:Twitter: @KeltieIrelandBlog: ipcopy.wordpress.com