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Who we are & our story #

Murgitroyd is a full-service intellectual property firm with a commanding presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Our European patent, trade mark and design attorneys delve into industry-specific knowledge to empower and elevate the world's most distinguished innovators and brands. With nationally qualified attorneys across Europe in our French, German, Irish, Italian, and Nordic offices, we can directly advise clients before National Patent and Trade Mark Offices in 15 European jurisdictions.

Our story is one of strategic growth and unwavering dedication to the field of intellectual property. Our journey began in Glasgow in 1975 with solid organic growth built on a foundation of knowledge, expertise, and passion for innovation. Over the years, we've been proactive in our approach to acquisitions, enabling us to curate an exceptional blend of talent and experience across the globe.

Our history

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Mission Statement #

Our mission is to be a trusted partner in the growth and success of our clients' businesses, by providing industry-leading strategic IP solutions that realise and protect the true value of their intellectual assets.

For over 50 years, we've built a reputation as one of the world’s leading IP firms, trusted by global innovators and businesses for our strategic guidance, deep expertise, and commitment to client success.

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Our Values #

Our core values; trust, unity, and confidence, are more than words; they're the pillars of our operation.

We work hard to earn trust, and we place trust in others.
We work together as a team.
We are innovative and bold in what we do.

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Our focus on ESG #

Murgitroyd is committed to making a positive impact through our actions. We prioritise the well-being and development of our people, provide equal opportunities for everyone, recognize the importance of environmental sustainability, and know our responsibility to the communities we operate in.

Our focus on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive future, with every action driving us towards a sustainable, responsible tomorrow.

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Our Leadership Team #

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Gordon Stark

Chief Executive

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Camilla Jagger

Chief Operating Officer

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Thomas Gibb

Chief Compliance Officer & Executive Director

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John Gillies

Chief People Officer

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Laird Cawood

Chief Financial Officer

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David Goldsby

Chief Technology Officer

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Joanne Lecky

Managing Director, Trade Marks

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Barry Moore

Managing Director, Patents

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Curt Clements

Commercial Director

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Rebecca Pedler

Marketing Director

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Russell Flanders

Commercial Director

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Awards & Recognition #

Our expertise and dedication to the field of intellectual property has seen us receive ongoing recognition from The Financial Times, The Legal 500, IP Stars from Managing IP, IAM Patent 300, IAM Global Leaders, World Trade Mark Review 1000 and WIPR Diversity. This recognition only reaffirms our commitment to delivering clear solutions to our clients.

Our awards & recognition

Client Listening #

Maintaining regular communication with our clients and encouraging their feedback is a top priority for us. To ensure we capture every valuable insight, we work with expert third-party specialists equipped with advanced software. This allows us to efficiently gather, monitor, and analyse client responses. These insights are the foundation of our commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Client Listening

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Careers #

Are you seeking a progressive and modern work environment? At Murgitroyd, we foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages personal development and innovation.

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