IAM Strategy 300: Murgitroyd Celebrates Eight Attorneys Named as World’s Leading IP Strategists 2025

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James D Brown

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Michael Chernoff

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Wendy Crosby

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Laura Fè

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Thomas Gibb

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Barry Moore

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Anna Szpek

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Mike Vettese

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We are proud to share that Murgitroyd has once again been recognised in the prestigious IAM Strategy 300, which highlights the world’s leading IP strategists.

For the third consecutive year, James Brown, Wendy Crosby, Laura Fè, Thomas Gibb, Barry Moore, Anna Szpek, Mike Vettese, and Michael Chernoff have all been named among the top practitioners driving IP portfolio management forward.

This sustained recognition is a strong testament to their consistent excellence and reflects the collective strength, expertise, and client-focused commitment of our Patent and Trade Mark teams.

We are delighted to see our attorneys continue to be recognised among the very best, showcasing the depth of talent at Murgitroyd and our dedication to delivering outstanding IP strategy for clients worldwide.

Find out more about the IAM Strategy 300 list.

Meet the authors

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About James D Brown

James Brown has headed up the Energy Team in Aberdeen, the energy capital of Europe, since 1995. As a European Patent Attorney, his...
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About Michael Chernoff

Michael Chernoff is an accomplished professional with a strong background in the field of intellectual property. He joined Murgitroyd in 2016 as Director of IP Strategy and Portfolio Management...
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About Wendy Crosby

One of the most experienced attorneys in Europe in the field of registered designs, Wendy leads our design practice.Among the first attorneys to register designs when the...
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