Murgitroyd celebrates 25 years in Ireland

Murgitroyd is marking a significant milestone with the 25th anniversary of our Dublin office. Reaching a quarter-century presence in Ireland is a proud achievement and an opportunity to reflect on the growth, evolution, and impact of our operations.

Our Dublin office has long been a key part of our European network, strengthening our ability to support clients across Ireland and throughout the EU. From this strategic location, the team works closely with colleagues across the UK and the rest of Europe, ensuring seamless representation before major jurisdictions including the EPO and EUIPO. Over the past 25 years, the office has played an important role in expanding our reach and reinforcing our reputation as a trusted, international IP firm.

As we celebrate this 25 year milestone, we recognise the people who have shaped the Dublin office into what it is today, and we look forward to continuing to support our clients across Ireland and Europe for many years to come.

As part of our celebration, we asked Dublin office lead, Barry Moore, to reflect on the IP landscape from the last 25 years, and for his prediction for the next 25: 
 

What is Ireland’s IP landscape in a European context: 25-year evolution and 25-year outlook? #

25 years ago, when Murgitroyd established its Irish base, both the firm and the jurisdiction were operating in a moment of transition. Ireland’s modern IP framework was still relatively new. The Patents Act 1992 had only recently aligned the State with the European Patent Convention, and the implementation of the EU Trade Mark and Design Directives, alongside the emergence of the EUIPO system in the mid-1990s, was embedding Ireland into a more unified European IP landscape.

At that point, Ireland was evolving from a national, registration focused system into a participant in a broader European framework. In parallel, firms like Murgitroyd were expanding beyond domestic advisory models into pan-European IP service providers.

What does this development really show? #

The evolution of Ireland’s IP system and Murgitroyd’s Irish presence reflects the same underlying shift: from local capability to internationally connected expertise.

Where are we today? #

Ireland now represents:

• A fully integrated participant in EU IP systems
• A globally connected hub for IP management and commercialisation
• A jurisdiction where local offices deliver international outcomes

What can we look for going forward? #

25 years ago, Ireland was aligning with Europe’s IP framework, and Murgitroyd was establishing its Irish presence within it. Today, both are embedded in a connected European IP system. With the advent of the UPC, the next 25 years will see that model mature further, where a local base in Ireland not only supports international protection, but plays an active role in shaping how IP is enforced across Europe.