Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
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Provided by Carpmaels & Ransford LLP
Carpmaels & Ransford LLP is a leader in the European IP market, having driven innovation in the industry for over 200 years. The firm advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property including drafting, filing and prosecuting patent and trade mark applications, drafting and negotiating licence agreements and other commercial IP agreements, advising on the transfer of property rights, assisting clients with patent restoration matters and conducting enforcement and revocation litigation.
The firm has one of Europe’s largest intellectual property teams serving blue-chip clients across the globe. The firm’s attorneys have considerable technical knowledge, bringing together experience from industry-leading companies, academic research at leading universities, and extensive patent expertise in the areas of engineering and tech, chemistry and materials, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, supplementary protection certificates and information communications technology and standards.
Chambers Review
Carpmaels & Ransford has a well-established IP practice, with expert patent and trade mark attorneys as well as solicitors acting for a range of clients in the life sciences sector. In addition to acting on patent prosecution and disputes, the team also offers support on the IP aspects of transactions between biotech and pharmaceuticals companies.
Work Highlights
- Carpmaels & Ransford represented Johnson & Johnson in UK revocation actions. This concerned the patent that protects the use of Stelara for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carpmaels is one of the leading firms when it comes to complex and sophisticated life science matters. The advice is to the point and focuses on commercial solutions."
"Carpmaels & Ransford's unique ability and drive to understand our business and the role of IP in it allows them to really support us in all matters no matter the complexity."
"Carpmaels have shown the ability to handle complex patent litigation matters in a way which exceeded our expectations. The team are keen to deliver the best legal services for their clients' needs."
"Carpmaels is one of the leading firms when it comes to complex and sophisticated life science matters. The advice is to the point and focuses on commercial solutions."
"Carpmaels & Ransford's unique ability and drive to understand our business and the role of IP in it allows them to really support us in all matters no matter the complexity."
"Carpmaels have shown the ability to handle complex patent litigation matters in a way which exceeded our expectations. The team are keen to deliver the best legal services for their clients' needs."
Notable Practitioners
David Wilson is relied on by leading life sciences companies to coordinate UK and pan-European patent litigation and opposition campaigns. He also advises on pharmaceutical product launches.
"David provides very skilful advice in complex matters."
"David is an exceptional adviser for us on all IP-related matters."
Jennifer Antcliff has a strong patent litigation practice, and is regularly instructed to act by major clients in the life sciences space.
"Jennifer is very client-focused and determined to always deliver the best advice. She has a strong ability to focus on details and a great overall perspective of the impact of each decision."
"Jennifer is an excellent professional."
"Jennifer has the ability to give to-the-point advice in response to difficult questions."
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