Beth Marshall

Beth Marshall

Director, Patents

Aberdeen

Dr Beth Marshall’s broad patent experience enables her to specialise in several different technology areas, including renewable energy, oil and gas (including downhole tools, wellbore cleaning, risers and valves), marine equipment, medical devices and extended reality.

Her practice involves patent drafting and prosecution across many jurisdictions, with a focus on the UK, US, Europe, China and Japan.

After graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Physical Science, Beth undertook a PhD in Systems Biology at the University of Aberdeen. Her research involved using the principles of statistical mechanics to develop mathematical models and simulations of messenger RNA in budding yeast.

Beth has led our ESG Team Impact since 2020, she also actively contributes to the work of our ESG Steering Committee.  In March 2024, Beth was recognised for her work on Diversity and awarded the prestigious "Shining Light, Top 50 Influential Woman in IP" title by WIPR Diversity.

Beth joined Murgitroyd in 2014. She was appointed Director, Patents in February 2024. Beth is based in our Aberdeen  Office.

  • Oil and gas technology
  • Downhole tools
  • Renewables
  • Maschinenbau
  • physical science
  • Aquaculture
  • Food and drink
  • Medizinische Vorrichtungen
  • Electromyographic systems
  • Extended reality technology
  • Consumer goods
  • Energy
  • Subsea Technologies

Key Member of the Patent Prosecution Team awarded Tier 1

Managing IP, IP Stars Firm ranking 2024 - Patent Prosecution Scotland

Recognised as Shining Light - Top 50 Influential Women in IP

WIPR Diversity - 2024

You have done a great job and it is a very detailed patent.

Director, Oil and Gas Company

Key contributor to our Mechanical Engineering Team awarded Gold by the Financial Times

Financial Times European Leading Patent Law Firms - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 & 2024

Rising star 2023, Managing IP

IP Stars - 2023

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