Equity, diversity & inclusion

At Murgitroyd, we know that celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion is paramount in a modern workplace. We've created a culture that thrives on diversity with our expansive global footprint, nurturing an atmosphere of collaboration and unity underpinned by shared values.

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Celebrating Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We aim to be the employer of choice in the IP industry. As such, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people. We have long been open to talent in every form and we believe it is the diversity of our staff which has made Murgitroyd both successful and a great place to work.

Murgitroyd was one of the first pan-European IP firms and has also built a strong presence in the Americas. Over the years, we have carefully developed an open, collaborative and supportive culture, built around shared values. The togetherness and collegiate essence of our staff, has been real source of pride and comfort to all Murgitroyd employees. We've outlined some of the initiatives that we support, and are active members of, below.

EDI Impact Group

Bringing together 21 colleagues across the global Murgitoyd office network, our EDI Impact Group work together to raise awareness and provide educational sessions to all colleagues. The work of the team is detailed in our annual ESG Report, with over 30 days marked every year.

IP Inclusive

Within the IP Industry, we’re playing a proactive part by contributing to the initiatives launched by IP Inclusive, as an original signatory of the IP Inclusive Charter, publicly supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the IP profession. We are active members of the IP Inclusive communities, including on the Committee, attending events as well as attending regional network organised events.

We are proud to act as lead of the IP Inclusive Scotland Network and to have a presence on the IP Inclusive Advisory Board. Co-leads of the Scotland IP Inclusive network, which include Margaret Hastie and Laurence Cheney, with IP professionals from five other Scottish firms, organise a programme of quarterly events.

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Race at Work Charter

Murgitroyd became signatories of the Race at Work Charter in November 2020. By signing the Charter, we committed to the following five practice steps: appoint an Executive Sponsor for race, capture ethnicity data and publicize progress, commit at Board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying, make clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers and take action that supports ethnic minority career progression.

ADAPT

ADAPT works to make DEI programs more accessible and scalable globally, to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive IP industry. At Murgitroyd, we strongly support DEI initiatives such as those offered by ADAPT, and believe they create a positive movement in the IP industry.

Murgitroyd supports the activies of ADAPT both in the US as well as in Europe, with colleagues taking an active role such as participating in the mentoring group and being members of the Membership and Communications sub-group.

European Patent Pipeline Program (EPPP)

We are proud co-founders of the European Patent Pipeline Program (EPPP), a unique internship opportunity for STEM students to gain experience as a patent attorney. Following the success of the Patent Pipeline Program (PPP) in the US, the EPPP launched in 2023, bringing this opportunity to European companies and students.

At the heart of the EPPP is the intention to widen access to the patent profession by breaking down some of the common barriers to entering the industry through a structured internship opportunity. Find out more on our European Patent Pipeline Page.