Carpmaels & Ransford

Where does the UK now sit in the global picture of battery innovation and IP? Read our latest article here for an analysis of the UK’s past, present, and future position on patenting batteries: carpmaels.com/patenting-batt…

The new year means new podcasts! Please comment below what topics you’d like covered in the next episodes, and catch up on our latest episodes here: carpmaels.com/category/podca…

A recent hearing on G2/21 has raised points regarding plausibility and the consideration of post-published data when assessing inventive step. Read our latest update for what our experts think about the points discussed in the hearing: carpmaels.com/epos-highest-c…

Today the Enlarged Board of Appeal has issued a communication under Articles 13 and 14(2) RPEBA regarding the consideration of post-published data when assessing inventive step. Read more in our latest update: carpmaels.com/g2-21-update-n… #inventivestep #EPO

Carpmaels & Ransford is pleased to announce that it continues to be recognised in the Top Tier for PATMA: patent attorneys and in Tier 2 for PATMA: trade mark attorneys in Technology, Media and Telecoms published in the Legal 500 2023. Read more here: carpmaels.com/legal-500-rank…

In this article, Partners Agathe Michel-de Cazotte and David Holland, and Associate John Snape review the functions of UPC judges, and ask whether harmonisation of patent law across Europe is on the horizon. Read the full article here: carpmaels.com/judgment-day-c… #patents

Carpmaels & Ransford has been recognised as a Top Tier firm for Patent Prosecution in this year’s edition of IP Stars published by Managing IP. The firm was also ranked Tier 1 in the Patent Contentious category. Read the full article here: carpmaels.com/mip-rankings/ #patents

In our latest episode of the Carpmaels in Conversation podcast, Senior Associate Chloe Taylor, Senior Associate Kerry Fitchett and Associate Suvina Wong discuss how to make licences rewarding and the importance of recording those licences. Listen here: carpmaels.com/carpmaels-in-c…

Carpmaels & Ransford is excited to announce the arrival of Agathe Michel-de Cazotte as a new Partner at the firm, effective from 1st September 2022. Agathe is an experienced European litigator with a particular interest in the UPC. Read our article here: carpmaels.com/carpmaels-rans…

Senior Associate Chloe Flower, Associate Andrew Russell and Technical Assistant Max Haughey discuss 3D printing of biomaterials, and how to protect these new materials, the 3D printed products that result, and the equipment and associated methods of use: carpmaels.com/3d-printing-of…

In our latest article, Partner John Brunner, Senior Associate Ben Chapman and Associate Adam Baker discuss whether patents can be enforced against spacecraft in orbit and the steps patent holders should take to maximise enforcement options on Earth: carpmaels.com/the-new-space-…

In our latest episode of the Carpmaels in Conversation podcast, Partner and host Daniel Wise, Associate Jennifer Finnegan and Technical Assistant David Thompson discuss recent updates from the EPO. Listen here: carpmaels.com/carpmaels-in-c…

Carpmaels & Ransford held its second Diversity & Inclusion Day on 7th July, featuring a series of workshops on allyship and identity, understanding race and ethnicity, gender balance, systemic bias, barriers, and LGBTQ+ issues. Read more here: carpmaels.com/diversity-incl…

In our recent article, Partner Benjamin Husband & Associate Aled Richards-Jones discuss the outcome of the UK Government’s consultation to gain views on AI and IP: copyright and patents. Read more here: carpmaels.com/government-pro… #ArtificialIntelligence #IntellectualProperty

In our latest article, Senior Associate Richard Darby discusses a recent decision by the EUIPO Board of Appeal regarding Lego’s registered Community design protecting a new form of Lego brick. Read the article here: carpmaels.com/legos-eu-desig… #lego #intellectualproperty #design

Carpmaels & Ransford has once again been ranked in the top tier for patent prosecution in the IAM Patent 1000 rankings. The firm received a gold-tier ranking in the European Patent Office category and a recommendation for transactions. Read our article: carpmaels.com/iam-patent-100…

If you are considering a career in the patent profession and would like some more insight into what it entails, applications for our Open Day in September are now open. For more information please see our careers website: recruitment.carpmaels.com/graduate-caree… #openday #STEMcareers

Carpmaels & Ransford is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonny Woodward to Senior Associate, effective from 1st July 2022: carpmaels.com/carpmaels-rans… #promotion #engineering #tech #chemistry

We are now welcoming applications for our 2023 trainee patent attorney opportunities. For more information please visit our website: recruitment.carpmaels.com/graduate-caree… If you have any questions about the profession or the application process, you can contact us at: recruitment@carpmaels.com

Thank you to everyone who was involved in organising the Carpmaels & Ransford Summer Party on Friday. It was brilliant to get the firm together after so long – and at such an incredible venue in the @NHM_London! #naturalhistorymuseum