Carpmaels & Ransford

Firm overview:

Full-service European IP firm Carpmaels & Ransford is known for life sciences and “stellar” patent practice but has some big-name clients on the branding side. The firm’s trademark practice covers the full life cycle, providing advice from the filing and clearance stage to courtroom disputes. A dedicated trademark formalities team guides clients through registration strategies for comprehensive brand protection.

Carpmaels & Ransford also has a team of trademark attorneys and solicitors to take cases through the UK and European courts, and is well versed in opposition and cancellation actions before intellectual property offices.

Team overview:

The trademarks team includes partners Jonathan Day and Roger Lush, as well as one senior associate, three associates and two specialist support team members. One peer marks both partners as “each strong in their field”, leading him to be “happy with their work, approach and fees”.

Day is dual-qualified as a solicitor and trademark attorney, with a background in brand protection enforcement and management complemented by IP and commercial advisory work. He has established a long-standing relationship with one of the world’s largest entertainment companies and other global clients including Western Digital, Allergan and Biogen.

Lush has a varied practice that encompasses all facets of trademark work. He has represented and supported high-profile clients including Polaroid, Bear Grylls, Allergan and Autoglass/Carglass.

Clients:

Allergan, Autoglass/Carglass, Bear Grylls, Biogen, Polaroid, Western Digital