Molly Harte

Molly joined Carpmaels & Ransford in 2022 after working for another London-based IP firm. She has experience across the chemical field, having worked on a variety of cases covering catalysts, multilayer polymer films, drug delivery systems, and small molecule drugs, with her most recent work being focused on the interplay between chemistry and life sciences.

Molly manages global patent portfolios for her clients, advising on the coordination of strategy worldwide, and is involved in both the drafting and prosecution of applications. She has experience co-ordinating SPC portfolios across Europe, helping clients extend the protection provided by their patent portfolio. Molly also has a keen interest in regulatory exclusivity provisions and their interplay with intellectual property.

Molly graduated with both a BA and an MSci degree in Natural Sciences from Pembroke College, Cambridge, specialising in Chemistry. Her MSci project investigated the potential use of aerosolised cellulose nanocrystals in geoengineering, particularly in stratospheric aerosol injection. This project involved different research groups, with their respective focuses being on physical atmospheric chemistry, biomaterials and atmospheric modelling simulations. She also completed a summer research project focusing on Li-air batteries.

Outside of work, Molly is a keen swimmer (although not a fast one). She particularly enjoys swimming somewhere scenic and can often be found in one of the Hampstead ponds. She also has a love of swimming outdoors in the winter – the colder the better!