Telecommunications & IoT

We help innovators in communication technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) to protect and commercialise their innovations.

We protect: communication technologies & IoT innovations #

Telecommunications and IoT inventions underpin many aspects of modern life. They have transformed industries globally, from automotive to healthcare and renewable energy.

Developing connected technologies can bring great commercial potential, but requires significant investment in research, engineering and standards compliance.

To realise the best return on this investment, your innovations need effective protection.

Our technology, media and telecoms patent experts bring the unique blend of legal and technical insight required to build a robust IP portfolio in this competitive space.

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True experts in IoT & communication technologies #

Our IP attorneys have professional backgrounds in electronic engineering, telecommunications, physics, computer science, software engineering and artificial intelligence (AI).

We have drafted and prosecuted patent applications relating to wireless communications, video processing and codecs, software and communication protocols, hardware and end-user devices, network technology, media, cloud technologies and much more.

We also advise on evaluating patents related to technical standards (such as MPEG and LTE) as well as strategies for licensing and enforcing Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).

This depth of insight, coupled with our sharp awareness of the commercial context, means that we’re uniquely placed to guide your IP strategy.

Meet our telecommunications & IoT IP experts #

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Barry Moore

Managing Director, Patents

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Catherine Hanratty

Director, Patents

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Robert Ljungberg

Director, Patents

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Michele Fratti

Director, Patents

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Kate Harkness

Senior Patent Attorney

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Stephane Antoine

European Patent Attorney

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Clare Collins

Senior Patent Attorney

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Laurence Bibow

Senior Irish and European Patent Attorney

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Richard Jackson

Senior Patent Attorney

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Terence Broderick

Senior European Patent Attorney

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David Keston

Senior Patent Attorney

Patent strategy for inventors shaping the future #

Your technology might secure vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, or deliver low-latency connectivity for time-critical medical environments.

You may be developing 5G infrastructure with virtual Radio Access Networks, or building base stations capable of implementing massive MIMO technology.

Other key areas include household and building automation, low-power wireless protocols, satellite connectivity and the integration of AI and ML into connected systems.

Beyond protecting new inventions, you may also be considering taking a license within a pool of SEPs.

Whatever your focus, whether you’re protecting your first innovation or managing a global portfolio, our IP attorneys can help. We’ll work with you to build a strategy that maximises your return on investment.

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

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Award-winning patent attorneys with global reach #

Established in 1975, we have built a global IP network with direct representation before multiple national and regional offices.

Our experts are recognised individually and collectively in leading IP industry directories, and we have also been named in the Financial Times’ list of Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms for seven years consecutively.

Our expertise extends beyond simply securing protection overseas – we are a full-service law firm able to advise on portfolio management, licensing, FTO, watching, litigation and renewals.

We partner closely with inventors, founders and in-house counsel to become a seamless extension of your internal team.

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