
Murgitroyd appoints Barry Moore to lead its patents practice into a new era of growth and deeper client partnership
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Alan Jones

Anna Hally

Annette Flaherty

Barry Moore

Catherine Bonner

Catherine Hanratty

David Keston

Guido Zerbi

Karen Fraser

Laura Fè

Laurence Bibow

Marina Mauro

Paul Andrews

Peter Wilson

Rick De Zeeuw

Robert Börner

Robert Ljungberg

Simon Mitchell

Congratulations to Paul Andrews, Laurence Bibow, Catherine Bonner, Robert Börner, Rick De Zeeuw, Laura Fè, Annette Flaherty, Karen Fraser, Anna Hally, Catherine Hanratty, Alan Jones, David Keston, Robert Ljungberg, Marina Mauro, Simon Mitchell, Barry Moore, Peter Wilson and Guido Zerbi.
These individuals have been praised for their expertise and knowledge, their strategic advice, unparalleled communication and precision in delivering a tailored, proactive working style.
Additionally, our teams across Europe have been recognised as leading intellectual property firms in this latest list, with Ireland being awarded gold status, silver for Scotland, and bronze for Italy, and England and Wales.
In our recognition, IAM praised Murgitroyd:
“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. 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.”
“With a strong presence across the Americas, Asia and Europe, Murgitroyd is ideally positioned to provide wraparound patent support to global companies. In the United Kingdom the firm is home to a team who exemplify dynamism and a forward-thinking approach in all their endeavours.”
IAM continued:
“With the full spectrum of patent protection services on offer, Murgitroyd operates like a well-oiled machine and is often lauded by clients and colleagues alike for its tailor-made support. Possessing a network of offices spread around Italy, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Finland and Germany, the outfit seamlessly handles domestic and international work.”
“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.”
The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law. Over the course of five months, IAM has gathered market intelligence by conducting 1,800 interviews and speaking with nearly 6,000 clients to identify and celebrate the world’s leading patent service providers.
See the IAM website for more information on the IAM Patent 1000 2025.
Meet the authors

About Alan Jones

About Anna Hally

About Annette Flaherty

Murgitroyd is a leading intellectual property firm supporting innovative businesses across a wide range of sectors. From patents and trade marks to designs, copyright, and IP strategy, their expertise extends beyond legal protection to helping organisations maximise the value of their ideas. Working across industries such as life sciences, engineering, technology, and creative sectors, Murgitroyd combines technical insight with commercial understanding to deliver tailored, forward-thinking solutions.