Welcome to the Carpmaels & Ransford Hub

We are a full service European intellectual property firm and we have been at the forefront of the industry for over 200 years.

At Carpmaels, we are unique in the market for having an industry-leading litigation capability with a top-tier practice in patent and trade mark prosecution, opposition and litigation support as well as transactional IP lawyers and copyright experts. With our full service expertise we are able to advise on all aspects of IP from inception to enforcement, and litigation in the courts.

If you’re a STEM student who is interested in a unique profession where law, commerce and technology all overlap, becoming a patent attorney may be for you!

Each year, we recruit a number of exceptional STEM graduates, supporting them through to qualification as a UK and European patent attorney. As a new trainee, you’ll join a practice group relevant to your subject of study. Opportunities exist within our Chemistry, Biotechnology and Engineering & Tech practice groups.