Newcastle

Our team in Newcastle is your reliable source for comprehensive intellectual property services. As a leading European patent and trade mark attorney firm in Newcastle, we specialise in providing IP advice and support for various sectors including mechanical, physical science, electronics and engineering, charities, creative, media and entertainment.

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Patent & trademark attorneys in Newcastle #

Our Newcastle team works with individuals, SMEs, universities, and multinational corporations, undertaking a significant amount of community registered design and brand protection work. Our European patent attorneys and trademark attorneys, with their blend of private practice and in-house experience, provide strategic portfolio management advice to both local and global companies.

Whether you’re seeking a European patent attorney or a trademark attorney, our experienced team in Newcastle is ready to assist in every aspect of your IP portfolio. From securing European patents to managing trademark disputes, our Newcastle office provides comprehensive IP support services tailored to your unique needs.

To discuss your requirements with a European patent attorney or trademark attorney, or to learn more about the IP support services we provide, please contact the Murgitroyd team in Newcastle.

Office lead: Ian Byworth

Murgitroyd 3 Collingwood Street Newcastle NE1 1JW United Kingdom

info@murgitroyd.com

Tel: +44 [0] 191 211 3550

Our jurisdictions

We can represent clients directly at the UKIPO, EPO, UPC, and WIPO, alongside a broad range of international jurisdictions.

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With a strong presence across the Americas, Asia and Europe, Murgitroyd is ideally positioned to provide wraparound patent support to global companies.

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Attorney advice is strong and pragmatic.

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I have been working Jocelyn Retter for about 10 years and she is particularly expert at communicating with the academic inventors. She is a diligent and professional and patiently adapts to the many quirks of the University.

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In the United Kingdom the firm is home to a team who exemplify dynamism and a forward-thinking approach in all their endeavours.

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Meet our team in Newcastle #

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Ian Byworth

Director, Patents

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Philip Groves

Senior Patent Attorney

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Jocelyn Retter

Patent Attorney

Ben Kenyon

Patent Scientist

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Jayne Appleby

Senior Patent Paralegal

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Devan Carr

Senior Patent Paralegal

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Gillian Scott

Patent Paralegal

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Mandy Smailes

Patent Support

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As a full-service IP law firm with global offices and over 50 years’ experience, we can provide the legal foundations, technical expertise and business awareness to future-proof your ideas.

Over 100 attorneys, ready to unlock the potential of your ideas.

Over 350 employees, working together to drive your vision forward.

22-office network, delivering local insight with global reach.

Contact our team in Newcastle #

We offer a complete range of strategic intellectual property solutions, including pre-filing and comprehensive searching, trade mark and brand protection, and patent drafting and filing, prosecution, renewals and portfolio management.

Please complete this form if you would like to talk to us about your IP requirements.

+44 [0] 141 307 8400 info@murgitroyd.com

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