Jonathan Cray
Senior Patent Attorney
Dr Jonathan Cray has extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the UK and Europe, with a focus on chemistry- and biotechnology-related inventions. During his PhD studies, Jonathan attained nine peer-reviewed publications and received recognition from the BBC and NASA for his work on characterising the destabilising effect of perchlorate salts (commonly found in Martian soil) on macromolecular structures.
Before joining Murgitroyd in 2022, Jonathan worked in a leading London law firm, where he assisted a team representing multinational pharmaceutical companies in high-profile patent litigation cases. He then began training as a patent attorney with a Belfast-based law firm and qualified in 2021.
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Sector expertise
- Microbiology
- Life Sciences
- Medizinische Vorrichtungen
- Biotechnology
- Molecular biology
- Diagnostic assays
Key contributor to the team recognised as Highly Recommended by WIPR
WIPR UK Patent Rankings 2025
Member of the China Team awarded "Most Recommended International IP Agencies" 2025
China in-house IP Managers Annual Conference - 2025
Jonathan has a wealth of experience with regards to patent legislation and working alongside the Tech Transfer Offices within a University setting.
Commercial Development and IP Office, UK university
Johnny has provided a highly professional, responsive and proactive service to protect our intellectual property. His quality of his work makes him a pleasure to work with.
IP Manager, UK University
My thanks for the work you and the team put in to get this over the line as quickly as possible. That’s about the quickest I’ve ever seen one get through the whole approval process.
Chief Mechanical Engineering, Innovative Northern Ireland Company
Recognised as Rising Star 2024
Managing Intellectual Property Rising Star Awards 2024
Key contributor to our Chemistry & Materials Team awarded Gold by the Financial Times.
Financial Times European Leading Patent Law Firms, combined - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024
Member of the China Team awarded "Most Recommended International IP Agencies" 2024
China in-house IP Managers Annual Conference - 2024
