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Overview

International IP firm Murgitroyd is recommended for IP protection and portfolio management. The firm was previously owned by Murgitroyd Group PLC, a de-listed company which was acquired in December 2019 by private equity company Sovereign Capital Partners. Murgitroyd has expanded its market share in Europe by acquiring firms such as UDL Intellectual Property in the UK and Hanna Moore + Curley in Ireland.

Testimonial

2024/2025

"The Murgitroyd team are very personable, with a great footprint across the UK and significant expertise in the area of life sciences in which I practice."

"Murgitroyd have a vibrant team with excellent footprint and reputation. Murgitroyd has several offices and patent prosecution specialists throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom. Their primary language of business is English. They provide excellent advice regarding prosecution in Europe and the United Kingdom and they are highly efficient and responsive."

Simon Mitchell

"Simon is an excellent life sciences IP prosecution attorney and is very personable."

"Simon is personable, highly responsive and has an excellent knowledge of patent prosecution in Europe, including the UK. Simon is a terrific chemical and life sciences patent attorney."

Catherine Coombes

"Catherine is a very knowledgeable life sciences IP attorney."

Russell Thom

"Russell is a very knowledgeable patent attorney with excellent patent prosecution skills in Europe, including the United Kingdom. He is accessible and efficient."

2023

"I like the commercial nature of the advice. They know what I want and the fees I am prepared to pay. The response time is very good and I am able to use their systems as my database."

"We appreciate their depth of knowledge and expertise. We have good personal relationships with patent attorneys and value their efficient and professional service."

"I always get answers to my questions immediately and all is very well explained. On top of it, there is always the extra mile taken by Steve Waine where he is explains in the details why we could not register a trademark, what are the risks if any or how we could file against any objections or what the next steps should be and more."

"We value the personal approach."

"They are efficient and quick to respond to questions."

Patent

The firm announced the acquisition of Dublin-based patent attorney firm Hanna Moore + Curley in September 2021. Two months later, in November, it announced its acquisition of UDL Intellectual Property. Software and telecoms patent attorney Andrew Alton has left the firm.