Mandy Smailes

Mandy Smailes

Patent Support

Mandy has over 17 years’ experience working in intellectual property. Starting out as a Secretary/Office Manager, Mandy went on to become a Paralegal Support in 2016 after taking time off to have a family. 

Mandy currently works in the biochemistry department but has previously worked within both engineering, electronics and mechanical departments.

Mandy joined Murgitroyd in 2006. Mandy's key activities include providing patent support to Directors and Patent Paralegals, liaising with clients, foreign agents and the Patent offices for GB, EP and foreign applications. Mandy is also responsible for processing incoming mail, client reporting and charging, requesting updates, providing IP portfolio schedules, and uploading documents to external platforms for specific clients.

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  • RSA - Level 2

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

Key contributor to the paralegal team recognised in the Financial Times top European Patent Law Firm rankings since 2019

Financial Times European Leading Patent Law Firms - 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025

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