Litigation Support

Our attorneys can help you navigate the complex landscape of intellectual property litigation, protecting your rights and assets.

Experts in intellectual property litigation #

Whether instigated by you or by another party, the IP litigation process is often complex. Without the right support, you could find it costly – in terms of both time and money.

We help clients of all sectors and specialist domains to find the best possible solution to their dispute. We have vast experience advising in relation to all types of IP issues, including those involving copyright, patents, trade marks, design rights and trade secrets.

"We’ll look at all the options open to you, including early settlement, we’ll help you find the most appropriate forum, the best lawyers and the right external counsel, and we’ll support you in negotiating and drafting settlements."

— Michael Marchant, Director, Patents

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Protecting IP of all types, across all sectors #

From life sciences and healthcare to technology and telecoms, we’ll combine legal and cross-sector expertise with a grounded, real-world, commercial understanding.

No matter what type of IP is the issue, our attorneys will help you to develop a bespoke, pragmatic strategy that secures and defends your ideas and innovations.

We’ll work with you closely through any litigation process, providing up-to-date advice on legal precedents and practices and help with the day-to-day management of the action.

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Meet our IP litigation experts #

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Michael Marchant

Director, Patents

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Peter Wilson

Director, Patents

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Alan Fiddes

Director, Trade Marks

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Steve Waine

Deputy Managing Director, Trade Marks

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Specialist IP litigation attorneys and support #

With over 120 attorneys, 400 staff and 22 global offices, our multidisciplinary team routinely acts in relation to high-profile and landmark cases.

Our team comprises some of the most celebrated and preeminent experts covering copyright, patents, trade marks, design rights and trade secrets.

We’re recognised individually and as a law firm in many leading IP industry directories and ranking reports, including WTR 1000, IAM 300, IAM 1000, IPStars, Legal 500 and Financial Times.

You’re in good hands – we can help you to defend yourself and maintain a competitive advantage.

Steve Waine in London is highly experienced across the entire range of trade mark-related mandates, from filing and prosecution to litigation and portfolio management

Legal 500

(Alan) Fiddes is one of the most prolific attorneys when it comes to in-person litigation appearances

WTR 1000 - 2025

We highly appreciate Murgitroyd's IP litigation service for several reasons. Their team is sizable and well-resourced, which allows them to handle complex, high-value cases with ease.

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What really stands out is their depth of experience across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions, giving us and our clients great confidence when entrusting them with sensitive or high-stakes matters.

Managing IP Research Insights