CRISPR

We have a dedicated CRISPR group that has amassed extensive knowledge, enabling us to stay at the cutting edge of this groundbreaking field.

CRISPR Intellectual Property Protection

Gene-editing technologies such as zinc fingers, TALENs and CRISPR and their applications, for example in diagnostics and therapeutics have been a hot topic for the last few years. Murgitroyd’s CRISPR group has extensive knowledge garnered from working with the manipulation of CRISPR systems for food applications from 2007 and evolving with the technology itself into the various other applications of this technology.

Having been at the forefront of this emerging technology, Murgitroyd is skilled at advising clients through the complex patent landscape that has been built up providing proactive and pragmatic commercial advice to our clients. We can provide a depth of understanding as to how patent offices are viewing this technology and the type of data that is required to generate robust patent protection depending on the application of the technology within the invention.

Close-up of piped circles with bubbly and frothy texture, illuminated by soft pink, purple, and blue lighting, highlighting the surface detail.

Our CRISPR expertise

We have an in depth understanding of the various applications of different classes and types of CRISPR systems and keep up to date with developments within this field. Our breadth of experience encompasses not only human therapeutics, but also includes industrial biotechnology, microbiome, AgBio and AI.

Our expertise is recognised within our industry, and we are often asked to provide comments for IP journals such as IAM, LSIPR and MIP as well as for scientific journals such as Nature and Science. At the request of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorney’s, we have presented to fellow UK patent attorneys on considerations for drafting in this area.

Our collaborative environment allows us to tailor a team best suited to the individual need of our clients. Our core team includes those have particular expertise in CRISPR systems, AI, plant sciences, oppositions and pharmaceuticals.

Russell Thom 1280 x 860

Russell Thom

Managing Director, Patents

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a black top with a necklace, against a plain grey background.

Joanna Winwood

Senior Patent Attorney

Jacqueline Mc Kay 1280x860

Jacqueline McKay

Director, Trade Marks

Murgitroyd is well-placed to handle cross-border patent prosecution work for clients in the software, electronics, mechanical engineering, chemistry and life sciences sectors.

Legal 500 2023

Talk to our CRISPR specialists

Our IP team will help you safeguard your advancements in CRISPR and maximise its value.

+44 [0] 141 307 8400[email protected]
Fields Group
Full name
Location
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The logos of the Financial Times and Statista are shown, with the FT logo featuring black text on a cream background and the Statista logo in dark blue.
A hexagonal badge with the text "10+ YEARS IP STARS RANKED from Managing IP" in navy and gold on a cream background.
The logo features the words "The Legal 500" in stylised black and grey text with a modern, sleek design.
The IAM 300 logo features bold red and black text with a stylised red graphic element on a white background.
Text on a logo that reads "IAM 300 GLOBAL LEADERS 2025" with a design element of red three horizontal bars on the left.
The logo features stylised red lines, the text "IAM" in bold black and red, and "1000" underneath, set against a plain background.
WTR 1000 logo in various shades of blue, gold, and black, with a geometric design and text on a transparent background.
The image displays the Lexology Client and Industry News logo with a pattern of dark circles and the words "LEXOLOGY" and "INDUSTRY NEWS".
A round emblem with a gold eagle and the text "IP Eagle Talents 2024", surrounded by a gold border and a red ribbon with Chinese characters.
Logo of DéCIDEURS MAGAZINE featuring three shooting stars inside a circle and the magazine name in bold black and red text.
WIPR 2024 logo highlighting Diversity, with the tagline "Influential Woman in IP" on a teal background.
The Legal Benchmarking Social Impact Awards 2024 logo features a purple circle with "LBG" and bold black text to the right.
A colourful four-petal flower logo with a dark circle in the centre, accompanied by the text "IP INCLUSIVE" and the tagline "Working for diversity and inclusion in IP".
A colourful abstract logo with interconnected circles and the text "ADAPT.legal" underneath, set against a dark grey background.
European Patent Pipeline Program logo with the acronym "EPPP" in large pink letters above the full name in smaller dark blue text.
LSA logo with green text and leaf design, accompanied by black text reading "Legal Sustainability Alliance" and "Member | 2024".
A close-up of a cybersecurity badge featuring a blue background, green check mark, and the words "Cyber Essentials Certified."
A Cyber Essentials Plus logo featuring a blue and green circular emblem with a tick mark, accompanied by the text "CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS".
The logo features the word "oveda" with a stylised, multicoloured swoosh design and the slogan “Invested in a better future” underneath.
Green and black logo featuring a stylised globe with wavy lines and the text "United Kingdom Best Managed Companies" beside it.