Third year of recognition for Murgitroyd in WIPR Trade Mark Rankings

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Joanne Lecky

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Steve Waine

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Anne Bashir

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Gareth Price

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We are proud to share that Murgitroyd has once again been included in the World Intellectual Property Review’s UK Trade Mark Rankings. 

Since the rankings were first introduced three years ago, we have been recognised as “Recommended” in the Non-Contentious category. This year also marks our second year of recognition as “Notable” in the Contentious category, reflecting the breadth of our trade mark expertise.

We are also pleased to see four colleagues individually named for their expertise and contribution to the profession. 

Through extensive market research, the WIPR UK Trade Mark Rankings 2026 celebrates the leading firms and individuals in the UK, highlighting those regarded by clients and peers for the quality of their work and expertise.

For more information, see the WIPR website

Meet the authors

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About Joanne Lecky

Joanne Lecky graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with an LLB in Law with French. As part of her undergraduate degree, she spent a year studying law at the University of Limoges in France,...
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About Steve Waine

Steve Waine has over 30 years of experience in the trade marks field. He works with a wide range of clients in all areas of business. Major client areas are pharmaceuticals, food and beverages,...
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About Anne Bashir

After completing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Anne Bashir went on to complete a Masters degree in the Management of Intellectual Property at the Queen Mary & Westfield College,...
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