Murgitroyd
Firm overview:
Headquartered in Glasgow, Murgitroyd is a European patent, trademark and design attorney firm. Known among peers for its patent practice, the firm also offers trademark protection for clients of all sizes. Murgitroyd takes a global approach, and has the reach to file trademarks in multiple jurisdictions through its 22-office network.
The firm ensures that every attorney in the team has contentious expertise and is knowledgeable in opposition so they can keep this in mind during filing and prosecution. Key areas of ability include UK, EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), Irish and French/German oppositions.
Team overview:
Steve Waine, director, trademarks and Joanne Lecky, managing director, trademarks are both recommended as “excellent” practitioners in the field by a peer. In London, Waine’s client areas include pharmaceuticals, food and beverages and entertainment, and he handles all areas of trademark and copyright law.
Based in Belfast, Lecky assists clients with trademark clearance searches and protection as well as IP audits, licensing and dispute resolution.
