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Managing Director, Patents: Barry Moore
Managing Director, Trade Marks: Joanne Lecky
Quick facts
Firm - Year of Establishment

1975

Number of Directors

64

Partners

58

Other qualified practitioners

39

Total number of practitioners

97

Practitioners (worldwide)

97

Languages Spoken at the Firm

English, French, German, Italian

Network Memberships

AIPPI, CIPA, INTA, CITMA

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Patent prosecution - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Firm overview

Murgitroyd is a rapidly growing firm with innovation at its heart.

For over 50 years we’ve built a reputation as one of the world’s leading strategic IP firms. Trusted by global innovators and businesses to realise and protect the true value of their intellectual assets. History we may have, but we instead face forward. Our success lies in the positive relationships we build and our unrivalled breadth of expertise – from an unmatched technical knowledge to a proven commercial awareness.

We’re more than legal experts – we’re a strategic IP solutions firm with an unrivalled breadth of expertise. Our UK and European patent, trade mark and design attorneys bring together solid legal foundations, unmatched technical knowledge, and a commercial awareness that can drive growth and accelerate success.

We build relationships – globally. Our job is to protect and unlock the full potential of your innovations and ideas – not just in your country, but around the world. Our global team of specialists have an unrivalled knowledge in local laws and practices that provide a benchmark for advice and expertise wherever it’s needed to help you grow your business in markets you never thought possible, in ways you never imagined.

Our global office network spans Europe, North America and Asia. With over 440 employees (including over 350 attorneys) worldwide, our people have leading IP expertise across many industries including automotive, engineering & energy; consumer brands & services; chemistry & materials; life sciences & healthcare; and technology, media & telecoms.

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Other offices
  • The Enterprise Centre, Exploration Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GX, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 1224 706 616, info@murgitroyd.com
  • 2nd Floor, 1 Edward Street, Belfast, BT1 2LR, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 28 90 320 441, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Suite 1, Mansion House, Chesterford Research Park, Cambridge, CB10 1XL, United Kingdom, +44 [0]113 2460151, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Churchill House, Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2HH, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 29 2064 2150, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, 2nd Floor, 57 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Dublin, DO2 Y3C6, Ireland, +353 [0] 1 661 3930, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd Room 8017, Chunhui Building, No24 Tangshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian, 116011, China, +86 411 8361 4855, china@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Geneva Rhône 8 SARL, Rue Du Commerce 4, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland, +41 [0] 22 81 91 877, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, 165-169 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8PL, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 141 307 8400, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Mannerheimintie 12 B 5th Floor, Helsinki, 00100, Finland, + 358 [0] 9 2516 6388, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Studio 3, First Floor, 84 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 6AG, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 113 245 2388, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, 210 Euston Road, Suite 5.04, London, NW1 2DA, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 203 904 3365, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Corinthian House, 17 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, London, CR0 2BX, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 208 688 3490, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Edificio ECO, 5to piso De la rotonda universitaria, 100 metros al lago, Managua, 14038, Nicaragua, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Piazza Borromeo, 12, Milan, 20123, Italy, +39 0287 398 550, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd Studio 1HB 297 Upper Fourth Street Witan Studios Central, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EH, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 1908 666 645, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd Bernhard-Wicki-Straβe 7, Munich, D-80636, Germany, +49 [0] 89 309 071 100, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd 3 Collingwood Street Newcastle, Newcastle, NE1 1JW, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 191 211 3550, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Le Fairway, Bâtiment C, 980 Avenue Roumanille, Nice, 06410, France, +33 [0] 4 97 21 52 00, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, 555 S. Mangum Street, Suite 100, North Carolina, NC 27701, United States, +1 [919] 474 8300, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd 1231 Franklin Square, Suite #300, Santa Clara, 95050, United States, +1 [919] 474 8300, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Kings Park House, 22 Kings Park Road, Southampton, SO15 2AT, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 23 8000 2022, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, First Floor, Enterprise House, Innovation Way, Heslington, York, YO10 5NQ, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 1904 40 5766, info@murgitroyd.com
Other offices
  • The Enterprise Centre, Exploration Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GX, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 1224 706 616, info@murgitroyd.com
  • 2nd Floor, 1 Edward Street, Belfast, BT1 2LR, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 28 90 320 441, info@murgitroyd.com

 

  • Murgitroyd, Churchill House, Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2HH, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 29 2064 2150, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, 2nd Floor, 57 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Dublin, DO2 Y3C6, Ireland, +353 [0] 1 661 3930, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd Room 8017, Chunhui Building, No24 Tangshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian, 116011, China, +86 411 8361 4855, china@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Geneva Rhône 8 SARL, Rue Du Commerce 4, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland, +41 [0] 22 81 91 877, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, 165-169 Scotland Street, Glasgow, G5 8PL, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 141 307 8400, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Mannerheimintie 12 B 5th Floor, Helsinki, 00100, Finland, + 358 [0] 9 2516 6388, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Studio 3, First Floor, 84 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 6AG, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 113 245 2388, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, 210 Euston Road, Suite 5.04, London, NW1 2DA, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 203 904 3365, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Corinthian House, 17 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, London, CR0 2BX, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 208 688 3490, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Edificio ECO, 5to piso De la rotonda universitaria, 100 metros al lago, Managua, 14038, Nicaragua, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Piazza Borromeo, 12, Milan, 20123, Italy, +39 0287 398 550, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd Studio 1HB 297 Upper Fourth Street Witan Studios Central, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EH, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 1908 666 645, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd Bernhard-Murgitroyd, Erika-Mann-Straße 7, 80636 München, +49 [0] 89 309 071 100, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd 3 Collingwood Street Newcastle, Haylofts, 5 St Thomas’ Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LE, +44 [0] 191 211 3550, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Le Fairway, Bâtiment C, 980 Avenue Roumanille, Nice, 06410, France, +33 [0] 4 97 21 52 00, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, 555 S. Mangum Street, Suite 100, North Carolina, NC 27701, United States, +1 [919] 474 8300, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd 1231 Franklin Square, Suite #300, Santa Clara, 95050, United States, +1 [919] 474 8300, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, Kings Park House, 22 Kings Park Road, Southampton, SO15 2AT, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 23 8000 2022, info@murgitroyd.com
  • Murgitroyd, First Floor, Enterprise House, Innovation Way, Heslington, York, YO10 5NQ, United Kingdom, +44 [0] 1904 40 5766, info@murgitroyd.com
Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations
Key IP Areas
 

Copyright, Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution) Patent, Patent (contentious), Patent (prosecution), Trade mark Trade mark (contentious), Trade mark (prosecution)

Key Sector Expertise

 
Artificia intelligence, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Construction and materials, E-commerce, Electrical, Energy, Fashion & luxury goods, Financial services, FMCG, Food and beverage, Gaming, Healthcare, Hospitality & leisure, ICT & software, Life sciences, Manufacturing, Mechanical,Media,Medical device, Music, Nanotechnology,Oil and gas, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Renewable energy,Retail, Semiconductors, Technology hardware, Utilities
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Tel:+44 (0)141 307 8400 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://murgitroyd.com

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Overview

International IP firm Murgitroyd is recommended for IP protection and portfolio management work in the UK. Read our review about the firm here.

Testimonials

2026

"The service at Murgitroyd is unmatched, and Murgitroyd also has a very strong expertise in the computer arts."

"A consistently high level of reliability, organization, communication clarity, care and quality of all work, regardless of the type of work or the particular colleague carrying out the work. The main team members that I deal with (Tom Gibb and Annemarie Parsons) also show an interest in understanding and meeting our needs, which is more valuable and effective than merely an interest in following our instructions."

"Quality support with good range of specialists to address specific technology and product requirements. Team are efficient, personable, responsive."

"I appreciate Murgitroyd’s filing, prosecution, and administration service because it’s consistently reliable, organised, and easy to work with. The team is responsive, detail‑oriented, and proactive, which gives me confidence that deadlines and formalities are always in good hands. Their clear communication and smooth coordination make complex IP processes feel straightforward, and they truly come across as a dependable partner."

"Advice is clear and with an appropriate level of details. Top-level conclusions are always emphasized, with details and more nuanced comments following to back up the conclusions. Tom Gibb and Annemarie Parsons are very knowledgeable, but also able to rely on a network of experts to fill in any gaps."

"I really appreciate Murgitroyd’s IP advisory service, particularly the support from Karen Fraser. Karen brings a clear, thoughtful, and commercially focused perspective to complex IP questions, making it easy to navigate options and make informed decisions. Her responsiveness, professionalism, and practical guidance make the advisory experience consistently smooth and valuable."

"One of the strongest aspects of Murgitroyd’s litigation practice is its focus on practical, commercial outcomes, not litigation for litigation’s sake."

"Steven Suer and his team are our go to IP filing and administration choice. They offer us an excellent service. They are able to understand our needs and inventions and have been key in drafting applications and giving useful advice with regards to our IP."

Thomas Gibb

"Excellent communication. Ensures a consistent, high level of quality throughout his work and that of his team. Responds to our needs quickly and with great prioritization. Provides clarity on IP position, with constructive suggestions for even the most difficult of situations."

Karen Fraser

"Karen is smart, professional, and a great communicator. She can talk about processes and workflows just as easily as she can talk about the details of a complex patent application."

Catherine Bonner

"Very responsive and knowledgeable, and excellent at managing client relationship and understanding client needs."

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