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Carpmaels & Ransford LLP

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

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Carpmaels & Ransford LLP

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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. 

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Carpmaels & Ransford represented Sanofi and Regeneron in patent prosecution, EPO and UPC litigation relating their Praluent anti-PCSK9 antibody product and Amgen's competing Repatha product.

Strengths

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  • The team are well versed in the law and are always thorough and thoughtful in their responses.

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  • The depth and breadth of their team is very strong, and they are quick to respond.

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  • Carpmaels has in-depth knowledge of the IP and life sciences field and offers commercial and strategic advice. They also provide patent support in additional territories such as the USA.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3David Wilson
    Band 3David Wilson

    David Wilson

    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 is a delight to work with. He is a very calm presence and can distill complex issues very quickly.

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    • David Wilson is a very good lawyer and good with clients.

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  • Band 3Jennifer Antcliff
    Band 3Jennifer Antcliff

    Jennifer Antcliff

    Jennifer Antcliff has a strong patent litigation practice and is regularly instructed to act by major clients in the life sciences space.

    • Jennifer Antcliff is great on pharma litigation and supplementary protection certificates. She's thoughtful, hard-working and plans a long way ahead to make results happen.

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    • Jennifer is sharp, sensible and easy to work with – a good team player.

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    • Jennifer Antcliff is strong on the science and runs the litigation aspects very well. The quality of her work is excellent.

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