Carpmaels & Ransford: Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Carpmaels & Ransford LLP

• Mission: No specific mission statement available, but the firm prides itself on delivering exceptional service with a combination of commercial pragmatism and technical excellence.

• Founded: 1776

• Founder: James Poole

• Key People:

• Hugh Goodfellow (Managing Partner)

• Partners include: Agathe Michel-de Cazotte, Anna Leathley, Annabel Strawson, Ben Husband, Bruce Cockerton, etc.

• Recent promotions include Daniel Goodman and Paul Kaufman to Partners.

• Headquarters: No specific headquarters location available, but operates from offices in London, Munich, and Dublin.

• Number of Employees:

• 33 Partners

• 83 Senior Associates & Associates

• 47 Technical Assistants

• 128 Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

• 126 Business Services employees

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known for: Carpmaels & Ransford is renowned for its expertise in managing intellectual property (IP) portfolios, particularly in patent and trade mark prosecution, opposition, and litigation. The firm is noted for its innovative and comprehensive IP services across various sectors including life sciences, chemistry, materials, engineering, technology, and creative brands.

Products and Services

• Products Offered:

• Patents: Comprehensive patent services from drafting to litigation.

• Trade Marks: Full trade mark services for brand protection.

• Designs, SPCs & Regulatory, National Validation, Restoration: Specialized services in design registration and regulatory compliance.

• High-level Description:

• Carpmaels & Ransford offers a full-service IP portfolio management, including enforcement, litigation, and transactional IP services.

• Key Features:

• Integrated services for managing IP from inception to commercialization.

• Industry-leading litigation capabilities.

• Expertise in opposition, litigation, and transactional IP.

Recent Developments

• Recent Developments:

• Carpmaels & Ransford has consistently been ranked as a Band 1 firm for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys according to Chambers & Partners.

• Recent legal decisions and updates in IP law, such as UPC's first injunction on SEPs and changes in EU design systems.

• New Products Launched: No information is available on new products.

• New Features Added: No specific details on new features added to existing services.

• New Partnerships: No information is available regarding new partnerships.

Awards and Recognition

• Awards:

• Winner of the EPO Prosecution Firm of the Year Award at the IAM and WTR Global IP Awards 2024.

• Recognized for excellence in various legal rankings such as Legal 500 and Managing IP Rankings.

• Testimonials:

• Praised for technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and creative thinking by respected legal and industry publications like Legal 500 and IAM Patent 1000.

Carpmaels & Ransford continues to consolidate its position as a leader in the European IP landscape, adapting to changes and maintaining high standards of client service and expertise.