Data science is transforming healthcare, from research and development through to commercialisation and beyond. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly driving innovation by accelerating drug discovery, increasing the availability of personalised medicine and advancing diagnostics.
Bioinformatics tools have become indispensable for gaining insight from large and complex biomedical datasets, often created by the latest genomics sequencing technologies. Digital technologies are converging with medicine to improve health outcomes and patient care.
Aside from the challenging technical nature of the technology, in-depth sector knowledge and experience of a variety of legal issues is required. This includes identifying the best approach for successfully navigating the patentability of computer-implemented and information-based inventions.
Examples of work in this space by our team:
- Advising on what protection may be possible and helping develop a patent strategy
- Undertaking or assisting with drafting or re-drafting of AI and software related cases in the life sciences space
- Taking on EP prosecution of cases in the digital life sciences space
For more information about patent protection, please get in contact with our experts Ben Husband and Ella Green who attended the TechBio conference.
Recent insights, articles and podcasts
AI and software inventions in Biotech
Digital Life Sciences: Mapping a Shifting IP Landscape
Wearable tech: fit to be patented
Carpmaels In Conversation: Ep.39 – Digital life sciences in practice – how companies protect innovation
Carpmaels In Conversation: Ep.38 – Digital life sciences innovation – should you file a patent?
Carpmaels In Conversation: Ep.36 – Intellectual Property in Diabetes Technology
Meet the Digital Life Sciences Team
Independent Directories & Awards
We believe it's the depth of our expertise, the huge pride in what we deliver to our clients and our supportive approach to problem solving that marks us out.
UK Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year
Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2012
Patent Contentious Firm of the Year
Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024, 2022
UK Impact Case of the Year
Managing IP EMEA Awards 2022
Europe Impact Case of the Year
Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025, 2024
SPC Litigation Firm of the Year
LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
Patent Litigation Firm of the Year – Biotech
LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA 2024
Patent Litigation Firm of the Year: Biologics & Biosimilars
LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA 2025, 2023
EPO Prosecution Firm of the Year
IAM & WTR Awards 2024