Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

Carpmaels & Ransford is a powerful patent litigation practice built on the solid foundations of one of the country's leading patent attorney firms. The firm draws on deep wells of knowledge across all conceivable scientific disciplines but has particularly cut a dash in life sciences.

"There are a number of patent firms working in the life sciences space but I find Carpmaels & Ransford to be one of the most client-friendly. They are very commercial in their approach, which clients love."

"Carpmaels handles both complex legal and technical questions with ease and they are a very pleasant team to work with. One of their strengths is that the team is vastly experienced and includes both excellent lawyers and very competent patent attorneys."

"We have worked mostly with teams of people from Carpmaels & Ransford that were composed of partners, senior associates and associates and we're very impressed by the level of detail of their analyses, without ever losing sight of the broader context."

"Carpmaels has proven that they are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters and to do so exceptionally well. Every individual on their team is impressive and they provide excellent service to clients."

Carpmeals & Ransford represented a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, Janssen-Cilag Limited in its patent revocation and opposition proceedings initiated against Amgen's patents in relation to its antibody products for use in curing multiple myeloma.

David Wilson has a wealth of experience defending and bringing claims for corporations in patent infringement and revocation actions. He has particular expertise representing top pharmaceutical companies. "David Wilson is an impressive lawyer."

Ian Kirby is noted for his success as a patent litigator acting for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers. He has also recently been instructed by clients in financial services and consumer goods. "Ian Kirby has excellent judgement and client-handling skills."