‘Full-service intellectual property firm’ Murgitroyd has offices situated across Europe, North America, and Asia, and is therefore well placed to support clients seamlessly on their cross-border needs. Members of the team have wide-ranging sector expertise, from the automotive, engineering and energy, to consumer brands and services industries. Also of note is the group's work in the chemistry and materials, life sciences, and TMT sectors. York-based Keith Jones specialises in the prosecution of patent applications, especially for clients in the electrical, mechanical, electronics, and software arenas. Biotechnology expert Russell Thom sits in the firm’s Glasgow office, Karen Fraser leads the software practice from London, and Southampton-based Catherine Bonner heads up the TMT team.
Testimonials
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‘My work with Murgitroyd has centred around technology deployed in the energy sector. They have exceptional strength in the area. Not only is their technical and legal expertise first-class, but they also understand the sector from a commercial and operational point of view. This allows them to give tailored support to meet their clients' needs.’
‘A standout partner in the practice is James Brown. He shows a level of dedication to his clients which puts him amongst the most hard-working individuals that I have encountered in professional services. He is responsive and available, which allows projects to be driven forward quickly and takes pressure off of professional collaborators. His energy sector knowledge is second-to-none, enabling him to support a much wider commercial IP strategy.’
Key clients
- Benchmark Holdings
- Blackberry
Work highlights
- Assisting Saint-Gobain Placo with managing a global patent portfolio, original drafting work, and post-grant contentious matters.
- Assisting Benchmark Holdings with managing a significant global patent portfolio relating to animal health, pharmaceuticals, genetics, and sustainable food production.