Scaling your brand:

Legal risks to consider

Expanding into new markets is an exciting milestone, but growth can stall if your brand cannot travel with you. This article examines the trade mark challenges businesses can face when scaling operations or entering new territories, from conflicting rights to unexpected rebranding costs.

It explains why securing trade mark protection early can help businesses avoid costly setbacks and pursue growth with confidence. 

Gareth Price

Director, Trade Marks

INTA 2026 insights:

Navigating change across IP

This article reflects on key themes emerging from INTA 2026, including the growing influence of artificial intelligence, economic uncertainty and shifting client behaviour. It considers how these trends are shaping IP strategy and the evolving role of advisers in a changing global landscape.

Unlocking value in innovation:

What to look for

This article explores how IP due diligence can support innovation and R&D by providing clarity on ownership, risk and opportunity. It examines how a structured approach to IP review can drive strategy, strengthen investment readiness and unlock long-term value.

Battery recycling and reuse technologies drive patent growth

This article examines the continued growth in battery technologies, driven by rising global demand and increasing regulatory focus on sustainability and waste reduction. It explores how battery recycling and reuse are helping to drive innovation in the sector. 

SEP licensing and litigation:

Trends from HEVC disputes

This article examines recent litigation activity surrounding the HEVC Advance Patent Pool and the rise of multi-jurisdictional SEP disputes. It considers the strategic implications for licensors and licensees, including FRAND considerations and the increasing role of coordinated enforcement.

Company News

Murgitroyd recognised in IAM Patent 1000 2026

This article highlights Murgitroyd’s strongest performance to date in the IAM Patent 1000, with a record number of individual recognitions alongside continued firm rankings across Europe. It reflects the depth of expertise across the patents team and the trust clients and peers globally place in its advisers.

Six golds in all categories in the Financial Times list

This article highlights Murgitroyd’s continued recognition in the Financial Times’ Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms ranking, marking eight consecutive years of inclusion. It reflects the strength of the firm’s technical expertise across multiple sectors and its standing within the European IP profession.

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