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Ann-Marie Bowen

Patent Paralegal

Ann-Marie Bowen joined Murgitroyd as part of the addition of the UDL team to the Murgitroyd team in October 2021.

She is a key member of the patent paralegal team based in our Cardiff Office, with over 9 years experience in IP and works alongside our attorneys and paralegals in supporting clients throughout the patent process from filing to grant in a number of jurisdictions working on large IP portfolios and using bespoke client-specific systems and databases.

She also helps to train junior members of the paralegal team and is also responsible for assisting with reporting prosecution and formalities matters, as well as ensuring clients records are accurately maintained and adhering to complicated administrative arrangements required by clients.

  • CIPA Qualified Patent Paralegal

Key contributor to the paralegal team recognised as Highly Recommended by WIPR

WIPR UK Patent Rankings 2025

Key contributor to the paralegal team recognised in the Top Patent Law Firm Rankings

The Patent Lawyer Magazine - 2024 & 2025

Key contributor to the paralegal team ranked Bronze in IAM 1000 2025 Firm rankings.

IAM 1000 2025

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