Carpmaels and Ransford is a forward-thinking and progressive firm specialising in all areas of intellectual property. In addition to our expertise in patents, trade marks, designs and copyright, we advise our clients on all other aspects of intellectual property, such as plant varieties, licensing, franchising, due diligence, unfair competition, mis-use of confidential information and ownership disputes.

Innovation is essential for the success of a technology-driven business. Patents are the key to the protection of technological innovation, and we provide commercially focussed and pragmatic legal advice in all technical disciplines. Our broad-based technical expertise is organised into dedicated teams with key technical and professional skills specific to both emerging and established industries.
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Successful branding requires clear identification of your business, so that its goods or services are readily distinguishable in the marketplace from those of your competitors. We have in-depth experience of all aspects of trade mark work, including clearance searches, worldwide registration and litigation, to assist your business in protecting these valuable commercial assets.
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The outward appearance of an article, or a part of an article, can be protected by registered and unregistered design rights, but these intellectual property rights are often not used to their full potential. We are highly skilled in advising on the best way to make use of these rights, both when applying for registration, and when enforcing or defending against registered and unregistered rights, and copyright.
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