LONDON (Dow Jones)--Murgitroyd Group PLC (MUR.LN), a European Patent and Trade Mark Attorney practice, said Monday that both activity levels and business performance for the second half of the financial year have been satisfactory. MAIN FACTS: -As a result, the underlying trading result for the full year is anticipated to be in line with market expectations and the Board remains confident about the future prospects of the Group. -The Group is actively recruiting professional and paralegal staff across the Group. -Total staff numbers in Raleigh have increased to seven during 2010, and are anticipated to increase further. -The Group's Raleigh-based staff will relocate to larger, permanent office accommodation in the Autumn. -Group's Deputy Chairman, David Castle, has indicated his intention to retire from the Group at this year's AGM. -Shares at 1444 GMT unchanged at 255.0 pence. -By Iain Packham, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-20-7842-9269; iain.packham@dowjones.com (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 21, 2010 10:45 ET (14:45 GMT)