The IP Solutions Firm.

We’re a leading pan-European intellectual property law firm. Our highly-skilled patent, trade mark and design attorneys draw on decades of experience and sector-specific expertise to deliver exceptional IP solutions across the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Since 1975, we have been dedicated to supporting and adding value to the world's leading innovators and brands. From filing and comprehensive searching to prosecution, renewals and portfolio management, we offer a complete range of strategic IP solutions.

Who we protect #

Technology, life sciences, chemistry, brands, automotive and engineering – our broad expertise and holistic approach means we bring consistency, accuracy and efficiency to every aspect of the process.

From patents to trade marks, we’re proud of our experience and our reputation. We’re relied upon to provide cutting-edge intellectual property strategies and expert advice tailored specifically to each specific industry and application.

All sectors

I really value your insight; you add a further layer of rigour and thoughtfulness.

Beauty Technology Company - Chief Innovation Officer

You did a fabulous job once again. Thank you so much.

Software Technology Company

Excellent news thank you so much! (Won an ex parte hearing for this client)

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Award-winning IP firm #

Our commitment to quality and client success has earned us recognition across the industry’s most respected rankings and awards programs. We are consistently acknowledged by IAM Patent 1000, WTR 1000 and Managing IP for excellence in IP service delivery. 

Our team is regularly featured in IPStars, The Legal 500, the Financial Times and other leading directories, reflecting the strength, expertise and dedication of our team across all areas of IP.

Awards & recognition
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We protect: progress#

Your innovations move the world forward, but great work needs solid foundations. At Murgitroyd, we’re not only focussed on developing strategic IP solutions, but we’re also driven by exceptional attention to detail and delivering proven legal advice.

For over 50 years, we’ve built a commanding global reputation for knowledge, expertise and innovation. Our expert attorneys protect progress with strategic IP solutions that continue to help our clients move the world forward.

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We build personal 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 pan-European office network gives us direct representation before National Patent and Trade Mark Offices in 17 European jurisdictions. We also represent clients at the EPO, EUIPO, and WIPO, offering unmatched expertise in local laws and practices. This provides a benchmark for advice and expertise wherever it’s needed, helping you grow your business in markets you never thought possible, in ways you never imagined.

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Our people #

We’re more than just legal experts.  We offer fully integrated Attorney and IP Services to deliver a “whole portfolio” approach for our clients.

Our 400+ global staff are prolific problem-solvers. They’ll work in partnership with you to identify and protect everything that’s of value to your business, helping you to navigate the complexities of intellectual property.

Our people

By the numbers

As a full-service IP law firm with 22 offices globally, over 400 employees and over 50 years’ experience, we can provide the legal foundations, technical expertise and business awareness to future-proof your ideas.

120+

Over 120 attorneys, ready to unlock the potential of your ideas.

400+

Over 400 employees, working together to drive your vision forward.

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22-office network, delivering local insight with global reach.

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Patent Search enquiries

For enquiries relating to Patent Search, please complete the form on this page, and one of our team will contact you shortly.

Media enquiries

Please contact our PR and Content team if you would like to discuss having one of our IP experts speak at your event or write an article for your publication.

General enquiries

For non-IP related enquiries, please email us and one of our team will route your query to the right place.

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We offer a complete range of strategic intellectual property solutions, please complete this form if you would like to talk to us about your IP requirements.

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