In this podcast, Thomas Gibb speaks to John Young about his role as Head of the European Patent Validation team at Murgitroyd. They discuss the European patent validation process and how we support our clients. This podcast is part of a mini se

S08E02: What is the role of the Renewals team in the patent process?

Dec 14th, 2021 9m 30s

In this podcast, Thomas Gibb speaks to Stephen MacInnes about his role as Head of the Renewals team at Murgitroyd. They discuss the renewals process for all IP rights and how we support our clients. This podcast is part of a mini series dedicat

S08E01: Interview with Ben Leonard, founder of Beast Gear

Dec 8th, 2021 24m 56s

In this podcast Wendy Crosby speaks to Ben Leonard about his entrepreneurial journey and current venture. They also discuss the role Intellectual Property has played in supporting Ben’s business and in particular the impact design rights have h

S07E15: Evolution of IP – what is IP Portal and what role does it play in the patent process?

Nov 23rd, 2021 14m 32s

In this podcast, Thomas Gibb speaks to Lyndsey MacLennan about her role as Head of International Filing (UK) at Murgitroyd. They also discuss IP Portal, what it is and how it impacts the patent process. This podcast is part of a mini series ded

S07E14: Joining the IP Profession

Nov 19th, 2021 13m 5s

Two of Murgitroyd’s newest trainee Patent Attorneys, Ashley Tambe and Kyle Sandilands, discuss their early careers in intellectual property, what attracted them to the profession and finally what advice they would pass on to anyone interested i

S07E13: Collaboration agreements, Part 2 – Heads of terms and confidentiality agreements

Nov 9th, 2021 10m 42s

In this second and final part of our mini series on contracts, Rosie Hardy, Director Patents discusses Heads of Terms and confidentiality agreements. Rosie shares stories and best practice with IP Solicitor Deborah Niven. Get in touch with our

S07E12: Collaboration agreements, Part 1 – Employee and contractor contracts

Oct 26th, 2021 27m 4s

This is part 1 of a mini podcast series on contracts. Rosie Hardy, Director, Patents discusses the importance of IP clauses in employee and contractor contracts. This is a podcast for you if you are have employees or if you are supported by con

S07E11: Key aspects to consider when setting up an IP policy

Oct 12th, 2021 12m 49s

In this podcast, Seán Harte and Joseph Spencer discuss key aspects to consider when setting up an IP policy, from licenses, inventor obligations, record keeping, trade secrets, consultants and contractors to the impact company wide of an IP pol

S07E10: Evolution of IP – what is the role of a patent administrator?

Sep 28th, 2021 15m 38s

In this podcast, we hear from Thomas Gibb and Claire Gray about the role patent administrators play in the Intellectual Property Industry as part of the first podcast in a mini series dedicated to the evolution of IP. Get in touch with our team

S07E09: Interview with Graeme Purdy of Ilika Technologies

Sep 15th, 2021 13m 23s

This week Vicky Pugsley speaks with Graeme Purdy, CEO of Ilika Technologies on his fascinating journey from start-up to public listing. It is also a great personal journey. A not-to-be missed podcast for all entrepreneurs! Get in touch with our

S07E08: What is invention harvesting & how can it benefit my business?

Aug 31st, 2021 15m 6s

Invention mining or invention harvesting sessions can help business make sure all their intellectual property is captured – find out more about them and how your business could benefit from holding such sessions in our latest podcast with Micha

S07E07: Getting ready to export? Don’t forget about IP!

Aug 18th, 2021 22m 8s

In this episode, Catherine Bonner (Director, Patents) and Steve Waine (Director, Trade Marks) look at how companies can ensure they are ready for exporting to new markets and find out the main IP issues companies need to think about before expo

S07E06: Secondments – Working Closely with Clients

Aug 4th, 2021 19m 4s

In this episode, Vicky Pugsley (European Patent Attorney) and Chris Cairns (Director, Trade Marks) discuss the alternative to the traditional model of working with clients that both Vicky and Chris have experience of, secondments. Get in touch

S07E05: Interview with Mandy Haberman of Haberman Global Innovations

Jul 21st, 2021 29m 43s

In this episode, Catherine Bonner (Director, Patents) and Mandy Haberman, who is a prolific inventor, businesswoman and entrepreneur, discuss the story behind Mandy’s current company, Haberman Global Innovations, and how she has used Intellectu

S07E04: How can an Innovation Board help your business? Part 2 – Future Innovations

Jul 7th, 2021 12m 27s

In part two of our Innovation Boards podcast, Rosie Hardy (Director, Patents) and Gabrielle Radault (Senior Patent Attorney) discuss innovation boards in relation to your future business and innovations as well as the types of issues you need t

S07E03: How can an Innovation Board help your business? Part 1 – Current IP Portfolio

Jun 23rd, 2021 22m 41s

In this episode, Gabrielle Radault (Senior Patent Attorney) and Rosie Hardy (Director, Patents) talk through the role innovation boards can play in your company. What is it and why should you have an innovation board? Get in touch with our team

S07E02: Patent Scoring – Portfolio Management

Jun 9th, 2021 15m 12s

In this episode, Elaine Taylor-Shaw (Patent Scientist) and Wendy Crosby (Director, Patents) discuss what you should consider when deciding what innovations to patent and tips on how to do it. Get in touch with our team! If you would like to spe

S07E01: Interview with Martin Tangney OBE of Celtic Renewables

May 25th, 2021 12m 40s

In the first episode of Season 7, Russell Thom (Regional Head, Patents UK & Ireland, Murgitroyd) welcomes Professor Martin Tangney OBE (Founder and President, Celtic Renewables) to speak about innovative clean tech company, Celtic Renewables an

S06E10: What is Patent Box? Interview with Lisa Whitbread

May 12th, 2021 18m 28s

In this episode, Catherine Bonner (Director, Patents) welcomes Lisa Whitbread (Director, PKF Francis Clark) to speak about Patent Box – what it is and how you can benefit from the tax relief that come with it. Get in touch with our team! If you

S06E09: IP Ownership PART 2 – Why is it Important to Determine IP Ownership?

Apr 28th, 2021 20m 43s

In part 2 of our two part IP Ownership series, Elaine Taylor-Shaw (Patent Scientist) chats to Rosie Hardy (Director, Patents) about the importance of determining IP ownership in order to avoid potential future issues. Get in touch with our team

S06E08: World IP Day Special – Interview with Kibosh

Apr 26th, 2021 12m 18s

In this special episode for World IP Day, Graham Murnane (European Patent Attorney and Consultant, Murgitroyd) welcomes Ross Dickinson (Kibosh) to speak about his innovative company, Kibosh and how Graham assisted in protecting the products beh

S06E07: IP Ownership PART 1- How to Determine IP Ownership

Apr 15th, 2021 18m 21s

In part 1 of our two part IP Ownership series, Elaine Taylor-Shaw (Patent Scientist) chats to Rosie Hardy (Director, Patents) about ownership of IP rights, what it is you actually own and how to determine IP ownership. Get in touch with our tea

S06E06: Bioinformatics – Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

Mar 31st, 2021 15m 52s

In this episode, Luke Tregilgas (Patent Scientist) speaks to Catherine Bonner (Director, Patents) about the multi-diciplinary and multi-sector work that we undertake here at Murgitroyd. Get in touch with our team! If you would like to speak to

S06E05: Interview with Stefan Larsson of CEJN

Mar 17th, 2021 15m 10s

In this episode, Helsinki-based Robert Ljungberg (Director, Patents) speaks to Stefan Larsson, Supply Chain Manager at Swedish-based CEJN. Robert works closely with Stefan to help consolidate all of CEJN’s IP rights and ensure they remain prote

S06E04: Interview with Steve Ewing of EIE

Mar 3rd, 2021 9m 29s

In this episode, Kevin Toner (Client Services Director) is joined by Steve Ewing who is Director of Entrepreneurship at the Bayes Centre at the University of Edinburgh. Part of Steve’s mission is to connect investors with high growth tech compa