Carpmaels & Ransford is pleased to announce the promotion of patent attorneys Daniel Goodman and Paul Kaufman to the partnership effective from 1st July 2024.
Daniel Goodman covers a wide range of biotech inventions, including therapeutic antibodies, antisense compounds, transgenic animals and cell‑based therapies. He has a sizable European prosecution practice, and regularly advocates for clients in offensive and defensive EPO opposition proceedings. Recently, Daniel was one of a trio of Carpmaels attorneys that represented Novartis in G1/22, an Enlarged Board of Appeal referral that fundamentally changed how the EPO examines priority rights.
Paul Kaufman specialises in IP for small molecule pharmaceuticals. He coordinates patent applications at all stages of the product lifecycle and has extensive experience representing clients in multi-party EPO opposition and appeal proceedings. A significant area of Paul’s practice is in Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs). Given Paul’s expertise in this area, he often works in concert with the Dispute Resolution team at Carpmaels to defend SPCs for some of the world’s largest selling drugs from generic challenge, in UK and European tribunals.
Hugh Goodfellow, Managing Partner at Carpmaels & Ransford and a Partner in the Life Sciences group, said: “Congratulations to Daniel and Paul who are exceptional patent attorneys. They are leaders in their specialisms of biotech and pharmaceuticals and their promotions further strengthen our offering to healthcare clients. We are pleased to welcome them to the Partnership.”
Paul and Daniel both trained at the firm and were promoted to Senior Associate in 2020. Their recent promotions follow last year’s three female Life Sciences partner promotions, marking another exciting expansion of this team.
About Carpmaels & Ransford LLP
The firm is a leader in the European IP market, having driven innovation in the industry for over 200 years. From our offices in London, Munich, and Dublin, we manage many of the world’s leading IP portfolios, including those protecting our clients’ most commercially valuable products and services.
Carpmaels & Ransford provides a holistic service to clients which supports their IP needs at every stage of growth. With our deep bench of patent attorneys and fully integrated Dispute Resolution, Transactions and Trade Marks teams, we have worked with many of our clients from inception through to becoming market leaders.
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