Top Ranked by Chambers UK 2010
November 2009

Carpmaels & Ransford has once again been ranked in tier one of the Chambers & Partners guide to Patent and Trade Mark Agents across the UK.
 
"The attorneys at this firm cover all areas of IP and draw special praise for their patent work. The life sciences group impresses commentators with its broad knowledge of a range of scientific subjects, and advises the likes of Novartis and Johnson & Johnson".

For Novartis, the team defended European patents on extended-release fluvastatin (Lescol XL). Sources Say: "When Carpmaels & Ransford takes a case, you can be assured that it will be done to the highest possible standards." "Its excellent patent strategists always know their cases inside-out." Keith Howick is the firm's senior partner.

Top recommendations from Legal 500 UK 2009
September 2009

Carpmaels & Ransford has been praised in the latest edition of the Legal 500, receiving the highest ranking available for our Patent work.

"The oldest patent attorney firm in the UK, Carpmaels & Ransford has 'an excellent reputation' in life sciences. Recent highlights include the successful defence of Novartis' European patent anti-viral drug Fluvastatin, and the company's patent for a non-toxic vaccine component mucosal adjuvant against two oppositions. James Warner, who specialises in medicinal chemistry, is 'excellent' and biotechnology partner Cameron Marshall is 'very bright'. John Brunner is a 'rising star' and Huw Hallybone 'doesn't give opponents an easy ride'. Glyn Truscott joined the firm from Gill Jennings & Every LLP as an associate in 2008."

The directory has also recommended our Trade Mark practice, ranking us as one of the top ten firms in London.

"Carpmaels & Ransford successfully cancelled Helen Rubenstein's Botocyl and Botolist trade marks on behalf of Allergen, which owns Botox. The practice continues to represent the Belron Group's trade mark portfolio, including Carglass and Autoglass."

Highly recommended by MIP
June 2009

The 2009 Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Handbook has ranked Carpmaels for both patent prosecution and trademark prosecution in the UK.  Our patents practice has received particular acclamation and has been positioned within the top tier of firms. The handbook states:

"Based in one London office, the firm has 31 patent and six trade mark attorneys. Carpmaels' strengths are in the areas of chemistry and biotechnology and this is reflected in its client list which includes Johnson & Johnson and Novartis.

Biotech partner Cameron Marshall was held in particularly high esteem by his clients with one saying: "Cameron has the ability to see patents as business assets and shape things around that." Last year the firm helped Novartis to defend the European patent of its fluvastin product before the EPO Opposition Division and is now dealing with the appeal. The firm has also helped in the defence of the company's influenza vaccine portfolio in various EPO oppositions."

Recognised as Leading Patent Law Practitioners
April 2009

The 2009 Expert Guide to the World's Leading Patent Law Practitioners gave special mention to both Carpmaels & Ransford and to Huw Hallybone, biotechnology partner.

"Huw Hallybone of Carpmaels & Ransford is highly respected for the level of expertise he brings to chemical and biotechnology matters. Hallybone is also very experienced with European Patent Office matters, boasting many clients from the US and Asia. "We turn to Huw for advice on all European Patent Law. We use him for all patent applications and appeals to the EPO," says one US pharmaceutical company director."

Top Ranked in Chambers UK 2009
September 2008

Carpmaels & Ransford has received Chambers & Partners highest ranking for its Patent and Trade Mark practice. 

“Renowned for its “top-notch service,” this long-established firm sits among the market leaders for IP rights work in the technology, brands and design fields. With offices in London and Munich, the team deals with issues in the UK, in Europe and abroad. It is particularly highlighted for its expertise in pure patent work, and the lawyers continue to attract a range of clients from individuals and medium-sized businesses through to large multinational corporations.

The hugely respected Cameron Marshall is considered “one of the most superior attorneys ever seen” by market observers, who deem his experience in the biotech field unsurpassed. Huw Hallybone works on behalf of clients in the Far East and Japan and has vast experience in the filing and prosecution of UK and European patent applications and EPO opposition proceedings. Adrian Fisher also frequently appears in front of the EPO filing patent applications, oppositions and appeals, while Chris Mercer deals with biotech and chemical matters, and light mechanical issues.”

Recommended by Legal 500 UK 2008
September 2008

Carpmaels & Ransford has been recommended by the 2008 edition of Legal 500 UK for both its Patent and Trade Mark teams.

“Known for its strength in chemistry and biotechnology, Carpmaels & Ransford is lead European counsel to Johnson & Johnson. Chris Mercer is ‘knowledgeable’, and clients appreciate Hugh Goodfellow’s ‘sound judgement’. Other clients include Eisai, Novartis, Roche and Hewlett-Packard.”