We're more than just legal experts
We’re a leading pan-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.
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 400 employees and over 50 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.
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
Local talent. Global reach.
We have offices in Europe, the UK, Asia and the Americas. Our office locations are marked in red.
We also have additional direct National Patent Office representation in eight European territories. These are marked in turquoise.
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Over 120 attorneys
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Over 400 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
Standing as a champion of innovation, Murgitroyd is going from strength to strength as it approaches nearly half a century dedicated to transforming the domestic and international IP landscape.
IAM 1000 2025 Research Insights
With an enviable global network spanning over three continents, the firm fuses together a confident command of IP law, with rich commercial awareness and client care in all aspects of its practice.
IAM 1000 2025 Research Insights
Murgitroyd boasts a solid global reputation for delivering successful IP solutions. Its impressive client roster spans from universities and dynamic SMEs to industry-leading multinational corporations.
IAM 1000 2025 Research Insights
Our people
Meet our talented global team of expert patent and trade mark attorneys and paralegal professionals.
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 team is proud to be represented in the IPStars, The Legal 500, Financial Times, and other prestigious industry directories.
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 15 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.
This expansive presence allows us to serve clients on a worldwide scale. We’re proud to be a truly global intellectual property law firm.
Contact us
We offer a complete range of strategic intellectual property solutions - including pre-filing and comprehensive searching, trade mark and brand protection, and patent drafting & filing, prosecution, renewals, and portfolio management – please complete this form if you would like to talk to us about your IP requirements.
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.
