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We're more than just legal experts

We’re a leading European intellectual property law firm. Our highly-skilled patent, trade mark and design attorneys draw on an unrivalled breadth of expertise.

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

Since 1975, we’ve built a commanding global reputation for knowledge, expertise and innovation, helping to empower some of the world’s most distinguished brands across the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia.

About Murgitroyd

We protect progress

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, we’re also driven by exceptional attention to detail and proven legal advice.

As a full-service IP law firm with 22 offices globally, over 440 employees and over 45 years’ experience, we can provide the legal foundations, technical expertise and business awareness to future-proof ideas.

Our expert attorneys protect progress — with strategic IP solutions that continue to help our clients move the world forward.

Our services

Who we protect

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, our reputation – and being relied upon to provide cutting-edge intellectual property strategies and expert advice tailored specifically to your industry or sector

Sectors we work with

120+

Over 120 attorneys

440+

Over 440 employees

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22-office network

“Murgitroyd is an excellent firm to work with. It is home to a broad and highly skilled team, which allows it to turn matters around at speed while retaining the quality of its output.”

IAM 1000 - 2024

Murgitroyd is well-placed to handle cross-border patent prosecution work for clients in the software, electronics, mechanical engineering, chemistry and life sciences sectors.

Legal 500 2023

Full-service IP firm Murgitroyd has an excellent reputation. Its practitioners are indispensable partners to many high-profiles names.

WTR 1000 - 2024

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

IP Stars Research Insights - Murgitroyd English offices - 2023

Murgitroyd & Company is a highly regarded patent, trade mark and design practice.

Chambers Research Insights - 2024

The Murgitroyd team has assisted us with taking down several knockoff products. Each time, they were very responsive to our goals and direction and provided the necessary assistance.

Legal 500 2023

"We valued having a dedicated contact who knows and understands our specific area of technology, and is able to 'hit the ground running' on all of our patent applications, examinations, objections, monitored competitors.''

IP Stars Research Insights - Murgitroyd Scottish offices - 2023

The firm is respected for its wide reach and ability to represent clients across multiple jurisdictions and sectors such as life sciences, engineering and telecommunications.

Chambers Research Insights - 2024

Its Practitioners are celebrated for their ''fantastic knowledge'' wealth of experience and excellent commercial advice.

WTR 1000 - 2024

Our people

Our people

Meet our talented global team of expert patent and trade mark attorneys and paralegal professionals.

Our 440+ 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 team is proud to be represented in the IPStars, The Legal 500, Financial Times, and other prestigious industry directories.

Our people

We build personal relationships globally

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 team of specialists across the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia have an unrivalled knowledge 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.

This expansive presence allows us to serve clients on a worldwide scale. We’re proud to be a truly global intellectual property law firm.

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Tired of complex dealings with multiple firms around the world? Let us manage everything for you. We will consolidate your global filings, give you a single point of contact and save you time, money and stress.
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