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Carpmaels & Ransford LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Patent attorneys Tier 1

Carpmaels & Ransford LLP has a strong reputation in the healthcare sector, frequently assisting clients with EPO oppositions, prosecutions, and litigation on a domestic and pan-European scale. Managing partner Hugh Goodfellow is a notable member of the team with significant expertise in representing both well-established and growing biotechnology companies in prosecution proceedings. Head of the engineering and technology groups John Brunner is highly experienced in EPO oppositions, while James Warner leads the chemistry and pharmaceuticals departments with extensive knowledge in prosecution and defence proceedings in these sectors. The biotechnology team is spearheaded by Mark Chapman, and he specialises in antisense therapeutics, antibody therapeutics, and immunomodulatory therapies. Jake Marshall heads up the intellectual property transactions department.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious) Tier 2

Recommended for its ‘strong industry knowledge’, Carpmaels & Ransford LLP is well-known for its ability to advise healthcare and life sciences clients in EPO oppositions, strategic prosecutions, and patent and SPC litigation. The practice is jointly led by David Wilson, who is entrusted by science and technology players to assist with multi-jurisdictional litigation, Hugh Goodfellow, and Jake Marshall, who helms the transactional group with his expertise in IP and technology. Other key names to note in the practice include Camilla Balleny, who is well-versed in patent litigation as well as advisory work, and Ian Kirby, whose arsenal of skills encompass monoclonal antibodies and voice recognition technologies, among others. Jennifer Antcliff enjoys considerable litigation experience, having represented clients in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. Craig Lumb is also recommended.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > PATMA: Trade mark attorneys Tier 2

Roger Lush sits at the helm of the trade marks practice at Carpmaels & Ransford LLP, which handles the entire lifecycle of mandates, from clearance searches and registration, to enforcement, disputes, litigation, and licensing, as well as contractual and transactional matters. The team also frequently represents clients before the UKIPO, EUIPO, and WIPO. Industries in which the team is especially active include the entertainment and sports, healthcare, luxury brands, consumer goods, and technology sectors, among others. Jonathan Day is dual qualified as a trade mark attorney and solicitor and he supports clients with anti-counterfeiting matters and enforcement strategies. Lara Elder is another notable name in trade mark infringement and passing off cases.

Industry focus > Life sciences and healthcare Tier 4

EPO opposition, strategic prosecution, and patent and SPC litigation are core pillars of the ‘very strong’ team at Carpmaels & Ransford LLP. David Wilson leads the firm’s dispute resolution team and has a proven track record in negotiating high-value licenses and settlement agreements. James Warner is noted for his adept handling of multi-opponent EPO opposition proceedings. IP transactions specialist Jake Marshall is singled out for his expertise in commercial agreements. Camilla Balleny frequently brings her contentious IP experience to bear on SPC and divisional filing strategies.