Murgitroyd -formerly Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP

UDL was a leading intellectual property firm, specialising in British, European and international patent, trade mark, design and copyright law, from strategy through to litigation and dispute resolution before being acquired by Murgitroyd in October 2021.

Your innovations move the world forward – but great work needs solid foundations.

For over 45 years we’ve built a reputation as one of the world’s leading strategic IP firms. Trusted by global innovators and businesses to realise and protect the true value of their intellectual assets.

History we may have, but we instead face forward. Our success lies in the positive relationships we build and our unrivalled breadth of expertise – from an unmatched technical knowledge to a proven commercial awareness.

We’re more than legal experts – we’re a strategic IP solutions firm with an unrivalled breadth of expertise. Our UK and European patent, trade mark and design attorneys bring together solid legal foundations, unmatched technical knowledge, and a commercial awareness that can drive growth and accelerate success.

We build relationships – globally. Our job is to protect and unlock the full potential of your innovations and ideas – not just in your country, but around the world. Our global team of specialists have an unrivalled knowledge in local laws and practices that provide a benchmark for advice and expertise wherever it’s needed to help you grow your business in markets you never thought possible, in ways you never imagined.

Our global office network spans Europe, North America and Asia. With over 480 employees (including over 145 attorneys) worldwide, our people have leading IP expertise across many industries including automotive, engineering & energy; consumer brands & services; chemistry & materials; life sciences & healthcare; and technology, media & telecoms.

We are recognised by The Financial Times, The Legal 500, IP Stars, World Intellectual Property Review, World Trademark Review and IAM Patent 1000.