Murgitroyd Makes New Director Appointments
22 January 2018 - 9:34PM
Business Wire
Murgitroyd, the intellectual property specialist, has announced
two new senior appointments in its Glasgow office.
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New Trade Mark Director, Anne Bashir
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The firm, founded in Glasgow in 1975 by entrepreneur Ian
Murgitroyd, and now with global bases in the UK, USA, Germany,
France, Italy, Ireland and Finland, has announced the promotions of
senior trade mark attorneys Anne Bashir and Eleanor Coates to the
position of Director, Trade Marks.
Anne Bashir
Anne Bashir joined Murgitroyd as a trade mark attorney in 2006
from Glasgow-based firm Fitzpatricks (which Murgitroyd subsequently
acquired), and prior to that, served in an in-house role with both
International Computers Limited and ICI.
Anne, a qualified UK and European trade mark attorney, has a
wide range of experience in the trade mark field, acting for
businesses of all sizes and from multiple sectors. She has
particular expertise in licensing matters and in due diligence
relating to mergers, acquisitions and disposals. She works for
prominent clients in the high-tech, water treatment and fashion
sectors.
Anne commented on her appointment: “I’m delighted to take the
next step in my career with Murgitroyd, and would like to thank all
those in my team for the support they provide day in, day out, that
help me do the best job I can. I’m looking forward to the
challenges and opportunities ahead.”
Murgitroyd’s Practice Head for Trade Marks, Mark Hickey, said:
"We are lucky to have Anne on our team - she is a hugely
experienced attorney with excellent relationship-building skills
that her colleagues and clients appreciate."
Eleanor Coates
Eleanor Coates, like Anne Bashir, joined Murgitroyd’s trade mark
team in 2006 from Fitzpatricks, having gained prior experience with
London attorney firms D Young and Rouse, and before this, with the
UK Patent Office (now UKIPO).
Eleanor is a qualified UK and European trade mark attorney with
a wide and varied client portfolio spanning multiple industries and
client types. She has experience across all areas of trade mark
practice, including acting for clients in several high-profile
infringement matters. She represents a number of prominent clients
in the beverage, banking and transport industries.
Eleanor commented on her appointment: “It’s been a great 12
years at Murgitroyd, and I’m pleased to be able to progress in this
way. I enjoy being stretched and challenged, so this is the ideal
next step for me. I would like to thank those around me who have
helped me reach this stage in my career”.
Mark Hickey commented: "Eleanor is a hugely versatile attorney,
well-liked and respected by colleagues and clients and we are very
fortunate to have her on our team. Her thoughtful and diligent
attitude to client matters is of particular note.”
Murgitroyd’s CEO, Ed Murgitroyd, further commented on the two
appointments:
“Our trade mark team continues to go from strength to strength,
in terms of the portfolio it manages and the continuous improvement
and streamlining of our service to clients.
“These appointments demonstrate the role that Anne and Eleanor
have played in our success up until now, and the confidence I have
in their abilities to help steer our future direction. I thank them
for their hard work and commitment to our business, and welcome
them wholeheartedly to our management team”.
Notes to Editors
Murgitroyd (murgitroyd.com) is a global firm of
intellectual property attorneys with offices in the UK, USA,
Germany, France, Ireland and Finland. The firm specialises in
helping businesses protect and maximise return on their
intellectual property assets.
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