Murgitroyd boasts a global network of offices across Europe, North America, and Asia, enabling it to support clients seamlessly across a range of industries, including the automotive, engineering and energy, life sciences, and technology and media sectors, amongst others. Managing director and practice head Joanne Lecky in Belfast is praised for her ‘legal brilliance and strategic foresight’, while Dewdney Drew is another key name to note as head of the firm’s IP portfolio and domain name practice. Steve Waine in London is highly experienced across the entire range of trade mark-related mandates, from filing and prosecution to litigation and portfolio management. Leeds-based litigator Alan Fiddes is also an active team member, as is dual qualified trade mark and patent attorney Jacqueline McKay in Glasgow.
Testimonials
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'Joanne Lecky leads the trade mark team. Joanne is a unicorn in the world of trade mark law. She possesses a rare combination of legal brilliance and strategic foresight. She was able to navigate the complexities of our trade mark strategy with the grace of a seasoned negotiator and the meticulousness of a brain surgeon.'
‘Dewdney Drew applies a strong common-sense approach coupled with in-depth expertise on the likely response of trade mark examiners. Following his advice, we have achieved a more robust TM portfolio than we expected to.’
Key clients
- Barry M
- Black Sheep Brewery
Work highlights
- Supported JD Sports Fashion Plc with its global expansion, including the growth of its business in the USA, Middle East, and new target markets.
- Assisting Revolution Beauty’s with its global IP portfolio, including contentious matters and oppositions.