Murgitroyd & Company is one of the largest patent and trademark firms in Europe with over 90 professionals across 13 offices. They offer pan-European representation and services including intellectual property drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, opposition and appeals. Key areas of expertise include life sciences, electronics, mechanical engineering, and oil and gas. Clients benefit from a collaborative approach and access to the full resources of the firm.

1. Eu r op ea n P at e nt a nd Trad e Ma rk At t o r n e ys
C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E
ABOUT US
MURGITROYD & COMPANY is one of the largest firms of Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys in Europe.
With around 90 professional staff, and 230 staff in total, based in 13 European offices and our
American IP Portal, MURGITROYD & COMPANY offers considerable range and depth of expertise in
all IP disciplines.
WHAT WE OFFER
:: Pan-European Representation for Patent and Trade Mark matters
- National and local attorneys in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland and the United Kingdom and additional
direct representation in Austria, Denmark, Monaco, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.
- No need to deal with foreign languages, currencies or multiple agents in Europe.
:: A team approach where client work can be allocated to the attorneys available to provide
the client with immediate attention and the best expertise for their needs.
- High quality work done expeditiously.
- You deal with one point of contact but have the resources of the entire firm supporting your work.
:: Collaborative industry and client groups equipped with efficient IT infrastructure and
computerised case management systems.
- A pool of knowledge available to all work we handle.
- A team of attorneys and an IT system monitoring all important information and dates.
:: ISO 9001:2008 accreditation.
- A renowned Quality Management System ensures you receive the best quality service available.
- A tailored solution created for your needs using specialised work instructions.
:: A publicly traded international firm.
- A corporate structure with strict corporate governance.
CP.04/2010-USA(JPI)
www.murgitroyd.com
ABERDEEN / BELFAST / DUBLIN / EDINBURGH / GENEVA / GLASGOW / HELSINKI / LONDON / MILAN / MUNICH / MÜNSTER / NEWCASTLE / NICE / RALEIGH-USA / YORK
Registered name: Murgitroyd & Company Limited Registered address: Scotland House,
Registered number: SC144082 165-169 Scotland Street, Glasgow G5 8PL, UK

2. C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E
KEY FEATURES
:: Core Services
- IP drafting, filing, prosecution, formalities, validations, and renewals
- Portfolio management
- Opposition and appeal proceedings
- Litigation support
- Due diligence
- Searching
:: Fields of Expertise
- Life Sciences, Chemistry and Healthcare
- Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecom and Software
- Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
- Oil, Gas, and Offshore Engineering
- Our specialist Trade Mark group has extensive experience in all aspects of European and
international Trade Mark law
:: Representation
- Offices in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, and the United Kingdom
- Direct representation in Austria, Denmark, Monaco, The Netherlands, Sweden and
Switzerland
- An established international attorney network, monitored for quality and price
:: European Patent Validation
- Direct Post-Grant validation of EP patents in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, Sweden,
Switzerland/Liechtenstein and the UK. For all other states we have developed our own
software that automatically selects the most cost effective European Attorney firm for
each case
:: Supporting Services
- Translations
- Illustrations
For more information please contact John Pickurel
Murgitroyd & Company
Suite 300, 2530 Meridian Parkway
Research Triangle Park
North Carolina 27713, USA
Email: john.pickurel@murgitroyd.com
Tel: +44 (0) 190 489 8881
CP.04/2010-USA(JPI)
Fax: +44 (0) 190 489 8882
www.murgitroyd.com
ABERDEEN / BELFAST / DUBLIN / EDINBURGH / GENEVA / GLASGOW / HELSINKI / LONDON / MILAN / MUNICH / MÜNSTER / NEWCASTLE / NICE / RALEIGH-USA / YORK