Carpmaels & Ransford has been recognised in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 rankings, achieving:
- Gold – United Kingdom: England and Wales
- Gold – Firms: litigation
- Gold – Firms: prosecution
- Silver – Firms: transactions
- Gold – European Patent Office
- Silver – Unified Patent Court
This includes a new Gold ranking for litigation – a standout achievement that reflects the team’s exceptional expertise and the strength of the practice that has been built over the past 12 years. The firm also has a new Silver ranking for the UPC and transactions categories, alongside continued recognition across key practice areas.
According to IAM, the firm is “a go-to choice for high-value matters, including in emerging technologies”, providing “practical and commercially grounded advice aligned with global patent strategy”.
Carpmaels & Ransford has 26 practitioners listed as recommended individuals, and the rankings also include new individual recognitions for:
The IAM Patent 1000 is a leading resource for identifying top patent professionals and private practice patent expertise across key jurisdictions worldwide. Full rankings and editorial are available here.


