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22 April 2024 J A Kemp Partner Stephen Hodsdon Wins Senior Lawyer of the Year Award On Friday 19 April 2024, J A Kemp Partner Stephen Hodsdon was awarded the “Senior Lawyer of the Year Award” at the Cambridgeshire Law Society Legal Excellence Awards, which was sponsored by KLDiscovery. Stephen said: “I am honoured to have been awarded “Senior Lawyer of the Year” by Cambridgeshire Law Society at their Legal Excellence Awards. Whilst this is a... Read more

6 April 2024 J A Kemp Partner Promotions 2024 J A Kemp has promoted five associates to the role of partner. Feng Rao and Wilma Shi have accepted invitations to join the partnership as of 6 April 2024. David Gallagher, Chris O’Beirne and Imogen Parry are currently on maternity/paternity leave and have also accepted invitations to join the partnership at later dates. Wilma joined J A Kemp as a... Read more

18 March 2024 J A Kemp Recognised in the First UK WIPR Trade Mark Rankings 2024 J A Kemp’s trade marks team has been “Highly Recommended” by WIPR in its inaugural UK Trademarks Rankings of leading firms and practitioners. James Fish, Head of the Trade Marks Group, was one of just 12 UK trade mark practitioners to be ranked as “Outstanding”. Three other partners in the Group were also recognised. Charlotte Stirling was “Highly Recommended” Tom Albertini... Read more

15 March 2024 J A Kemp Appoints New Associate to its Cambridge Office Patent Attorney Ruth Shelton joined J A Kemp this month from another leading patent firm in Cambridge. Ruth specialises in chemical subject matter including pharmaceuticals, small molecule chemistry, first and further medical uses, synthetic chemistry, nutraceuticals, dyes and detergents. She is experienced in the drafting, filing and prosecution of UK, European and international patent applications. She joins J A Kemp... Read more

5 March 2024 J A Kemp Recruits New Partner to its Litigation Team J A Kemp has announced the appointment of John Hornby to its litigation team. John is an experienced solicitor advocate who has had a long and illustrious career including over 14 years as a partner within the Intellectual Property Group at Clifford Chance LLP. He practised as a barrister in the early years of his career and was one of... Read more

4 March 2024 J A Kemp Opens New Office at Cambridge North J A Kemp celebrated eight years in Cambridge with a move to new offices at Cambridge North Station on 18 March 2024. Founded in 1947, J A Kemp is today one of the largest European intellectual property firms, with offices in London, Oxford, Cambridge and Paris. J A Kemp has also had a base in Munich since the opening of... Read more

21 February 2024 J A Kemp Partner Recognised as a Global Thought Leader by WWL J A Kemp partner, Ravi Srinivasan, has been recognised as one of the world’s leading legal practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2024 report. Ravi has also been recognised in 2024, for the second year running, as an IAM Global Leader. Read more

8 February 2024 J A Kemp Trade Marks Team Recognised by WTR 1000 2024 WTR 1000, the guide that identifies the top trade mark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe, has recognised J A Kemp’s trade marks team in its 2024 edition. The publication hailed J A Kemp as being “one of the leading European firms when it comes to trademarks.” The head of the trade marks team received stellar feedback from client... Read more

4 January 2024 J A Kemp Recognised as a Leading UK Patent Firm by JUVE 2024 J A Kemp has again been ranked as a leading patent firm in the areas of pharma and biotechnology, chemistry,  automotive and transport and electronics in this year’s edition of the JUVE Patent UK rankings. The JUVE rankings represent the most important UK patent firms according to their reputation in key fields of technology in patent filing and EPO opposition... Read more

17 November 2023 J A Kemp Partner Recognised in IAM Global Leaders 2024 J A Kemp partner, Ravi Srinivasan, has been recognised, for the second year running, as an IAM Global Leader. IAM Global Leaders showcases the world’s top private practice experts in the patent world. There are fewer than 20 patent attorneys in England & Wales identified as Global Leaders by IAM. To qualify for inclusion in IAM Global Leaders, individuals must be... Read more

19 October 2023 J A Kemp Retains Top Tier Rankings in Chambers 2024 J A Kemp has retained its place in the top tier of the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2024. The firm was once again recognised as a Band One Patent and Trade Mark Attorney firm, and two partners, Ravi Srinivasan and James Fish, also retained their Band One placings. Clients who were interviewed by the guide are quoted as saying: “The... Read more

6 October 2023 J A Kemp Top Tier for Patents and Trade Marks in The Legal 500 2024 J A Kemp has, once again, been recognised as a top tier firm in The Legal 500 2024 for both patents and trade marks. A total of 22 individual attorneys were also recognised by the guide, which included four new rankings. Client testimonials highlighted the firm’s technical and legal expertise, high levels of client care, and the seamless service provided.... Read more

1 July 2023 J A Kemp Associate Promotions 2023 J A Kemp has promoted six patent attorneys to Associate following successful completion of professional qualifications. Carsten Reinhard works with inventions in the fields of plant science, agriculture, and microbiology, including CRISPR/Cas9 technology, plant disease resistance genes and effectors, insecticidal proteins and entomopathogens, transformation and genotyping methodologies, and silage inoculants. He is based in our Cambridge office. Flick Kendrick has qualifications... Read more

15 June 2023 Financial Times Special Report: Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2023 J A Kemp has been recognised as one of Europe’s leading patent law firms by the Financial Times. This latest annual listing of Europe’s leading patent law firms is based on recommendations by clients and peers, as compiled by the FT’s research partner Statista. More than 10,000 patent attorneys and clients were invited to take part in the survey. The... Read more

27 April 2023 J A Kemp Cambridge Team Wins Legal Excellence Award On Friday 21 April 2023, J A Kemp scooped Intellectual Property / IT Law Team of the Year at the Cambridgeshire Law Society Legal Excellence Awards. This is the second year running that the team has triumphed in this category, which includes IP teams in large law firms as well as specialist patent and trade mark firms like J A Kemp.... Read more

6 April 2023 J A Kemp Partner Promotions 2023 We are pleased to announce that our associates James Cracknell, Lizzie Davenport and Lucy Williams have been promoted to partner with effect from 6 April 2023. James is a member of the firm’s Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals Group and based in the firm’s Oxford office. James joined J A Kemp in 2013 following a period of post-doctoral research in the fields... Read more

16 March 2023 J A Kemp Welcomes Partner, Andreas Theisen Andreas Theisen has joined J A Kemp as a partner in the firm’s Biotechnology and Life Sciences Group. Andreas specialises in biological therapeutics and diagnostics, and in particular therapeutic antibody, gene therapy, and cell therapy products. He joins J A Kemp after 15 years working at two other leading UK patent attorney firms. He is based in the firm’s London... Read more

22 February 2023 J A Kemp Partner Recognised in IAM Global Leaders J A Kemp partner, Ravi Srinivasan, has been named among the world’s top private practice experts in the field of patents in the 2023 edition of IAM Global Leaders. To qualify for inclusion in IAM Global Leaders, individuals must be ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000 and must merit special attention, not only because of their... Read more

10 February 2023 J A Kemp Trade Marks Team Recognised by WTR 1000 2023 WTR 1000, the guide that identifies the top trade mark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe, has recognised J A Kemp’s trade marks team in its 2023 edition. The guide comments that head of the team, James Fish, “gives spot-on advice every single time you need him. He is measured, responsive and has a huge breadth of knowledge that... Read more

10 January 2023 Solar Impulse Foundation Expert of the Year J A Kemp Partner, Henry Hunt Grubbe, has been named Expert of the Year 2022 by The Solar Impulse Foundation. The Foundation was established to promote the adoption of green technologies and Henry has been part of The Solar Impulse Foundation Expert Community since 2018. The awards honor Experts who have gone above and beyond in their role and have... Read more

9 January 2023 J A Kemp Amongst the Most Recommended UK Patent Firms JUVE Patent has published the JUVE Patent UK ranking 2023. J A Kemp is recognised as a leading UK patent attorney firm, with particular expertise in the following areas: Pharma and biotechnology Chemistry Automotive and transport Electronics Read more

4 November 2022 J A Kemp client, LanzaTech, shortlisted for The Earthshot Prize J A Kemp client, LanzaTech, has been announced by HRH Prince William as one of the 15 finalists for the 2022 Earthshot Prize, which looks to recognise breakthrough solutions that can solve the world’s biggest environmental challenges. LanzaTech’s technology makes use of bacteria to recycle industrial emissions into valuable raw material commodities, including sustainable fuels. J A Kemp has worked... Read more

4 November 2022 J A Kemp Partner Recognised in IAM 300 Andy Bentham, head of J A Kemp’s Cambridge office, has been recognised as one of the top 300 IP strategists in the world. The IAM Strategy 300 focuses exclusively on patent practitioners and has firmly established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise. Only those individuals identified by market sources for their exceptional skill... Read more

24 October 2022 J A Kemp in Top Tier in Chambers 2023 J A Kemp has retained its place in the top tier of Patent and Trade Mark Firms in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2023. Clients commented that “The J A Kemp team are extremely knowledgeable and very resourceful in their approach to handling matters. They provide the highest level of service quality and responsiveness.” The firm’s biotechnology and pharmaceuticals expertise... Read more

30 September 2022 The Legal 500 2023 – J A Kemp Retains Top Tier Ranking J A Kemp has, once again, been credited with the highest ranking in Legal 500, the leading guide to law firms and solicitors in the UK. Clients said the firm was “Very responsive and knowledgeable” and that its attorneys were “Always analysing the issues from all angles and providing solutions and different scenarios to any difficult situation that might arise.”... Read more

8 July 2022 J A Kemp Recognised by IAM Patent 1000 as one of the Top Patent Prosecution Practices in Europe This year’s IAM Patent 1000 says that “J A Kemp stands as one of the top patent prosecution practices in Europe, dominating the UK market and making a continental impact via its branch offices in Paris and Munich. It can handle the protection and defence of patents on a pan-European basis, and regularly does so for clients across the sector... Read more

16 June 2022 J A Kemp Partner is MIP Practitioner of the Year Ravi Srinivasan, Head of J A Kemp’s pharmaceutical practice, has been named “Practitioner of the Year” at the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Awards. The Managing IP Awards programme recognises remarkable IP achievements and developments in the last year. J A Kemp won “Best UK Patent Prosecution Firm” at the Managing Intellectual Property awards in 2020. Read more

27 April 2022 J A Kemp Wins IP Team of the Year Award J A Kemp’s Cambridge office has won the “Intellectual Property/IT Team of the Year” category in the Cambridgeshire Law Society (CLS) Legal Excellence Awards 2022. The category included IP teams in large law firms as well as specialist patent and trade mark firms like J A Kemp. The award was sponsored by AstraZeneca. In addition to the firm award, recently... Read more

7 April 2022 J A Kemp is Recognised by WTR 1000 in the 2022 Edition WTR 1000, the guide that identifies the top trade mark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe, has called J A Kemp “One of the most reputable firms in the UK.” in its latest edition. It goes on to recognise that  the firm “serves a prestigious client base which includes a significant number of US and Japanese names; while its separate French entity... Read more

21 October 2021 J A Kemp Retains its Top Tier Ranking in Chambers and Partners 2022 J A Kemp has been listed in the top tier of Patent and Trade Mark Firms in the 2022 edition of Chambers and Partners. Clients commented: “J A Kemp have been outstandingly good tactically, strategically and operationally. They manage patent prosecution matters efficiently and effectively.” They went on to say that the firm’s attorneys are “Very good technically and on... Read more

30 September 2021 J A Kemp Ranked in the Top Tier for Patents and Trade Marks in The Legal 500 2022 J A Kemp continues to be ranked in the top tier for both patents and trade marks by Legal 500. The 2022 edition of the guide also recommends seventeen J A Kemp partners. The guide quoted comments from patent clients, who said: ‘The team’s client commitment is outstanding. They combine high-level legal expertise with practical and business sense.’ and ‘They... Read more

13 September 2021 J A Kemp to Move its London Office to New Premises On 27 September 2021 J A Kemp will move its London office to new premises at 80 Turnmill Street, London, EC1M 5QU. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the firm’s current offices at Gray’s Inn and conveniently located close to Farringdon Station, the new office is served by underground and overground train services with excellent connections across London. The new premises... Read more

3 September 2021 J A Kemp Ranked as a Leading Firm by IAM Patent 1000 2021 J A Kemp has once again been ranked as a leading patent prosecution firm in “IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Professionals 2021”. The guide has this to say about the firm: “Outstandingly good tactically, strategically and operationally, is the market consensus on dynamic patent attorney firm J A Kemp. From three UK offices and additional bases in Paris... Read more

23 February 2021 Gold Ranking for J A Kemp in the 2021 Edition of WTR1000 World Trademark Review 1000, the guide to the world’s leading trade mark professionals, has awarded J A Kemp a “Gold” ranking in its 2021 edition. The directory comments that the “dynamic, cohesive and internationally focused patent and trade mark practice” at J A Kemp has “captured the attention of a host of US, Asian and other companies across key economic... Read more

22 October 2020 J A Kemp Practice Head Recognised as Global Leader by World Trademark Review James Fish, the Head of J A Kemp’s Trade Marks practice, has been recognised by World Trademark Review (WTR) as a Global Leader. WTR Global Leaders draws on the WTR 1000 and the WTR 300 to identify the “best of the best” in trade mark practice. To qualify for inclusion in WTR Global Leaders, individuals must be ranked in the... Read more

22 October 2020 J A Kemp Retains its Top Tier Ranking in Chambers and Partners 2021 J A Kemp was once again listed in the top tier of Patent and Trade Mark Firms in the 2021 edition of Chambers and Partners. One client interviewed as part of the research commented: “They have been a really valuable partner and I trust them to guide us through difficult situations.” Another client reported: “J A Kemp has been outstandingly... Read more

2 October 2020 J A Kemp Ranked as Top Tier firm for Patents, Trade Marks and Designs by The Legal 500 2021 Edition J A Kemp has retained its top tier ranking in The Legal 500’s 2021 edition. Thirteen partners across the firm were singled out by the directory as “recommended attorneys”. A client of the firm commented: ‘We have had dealings with J A Kemp over a long period of time. What makes them an outstanding partner is the quality of their... Read more

18 June 2020 J A Kemp Ranked as One of Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2020 by Financial Times The Financial Times has revealed the results of its 2020 survey of Europe’s patent law firms. This listing is based on recommendations by clients and peers, as compiled by the FT’s research partner Statista. A total of 160 recommended firms feature in the overall list. J A Kemp was ranked across all the main areas of patent technology: Biotechnology, Chemistry... Read more

18 June 2020 J A Kemp Ranked as a Leading Firm by IAM Patent 1000 2020 J A Kemp has once again been ranked as a leading patent prosecution firm in “IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Professionals 2020”. The directory comments: “J A Kemp retains its ‘first-class’ reputation this year thanks to its meticulous prosecution for household names across a range of sectors. With three UK offices and outposts in Paris and Munich, the... Read more

6 March 2020 J A Kemp Wins MIP UK Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year 2020 J A Kemp won “Best UK Patent Prosecution Firm” at the Managing Intellectual Property EMEA Awards on 5 March. The Managing IP awards programme recognises remarkable achievements and developments in the past 12 months. The awards ceremony took place at the Marriott, Grosvenor Square, London. Partners, Ravi Srinivasan and Amanda Simons collected the trophy on behalf of the firm. Read more

24 February 2020 Gold Ranking for J A Kemp’s Team of Trade Mark Experts J A Kemp has been awarded the top ranking of “Gold” in the 2020 edition of World Trademark Review 1000. The guide states that firms and individuals awarded this ranking are “those that attract the most positive comments from sources. We have identified them as the crème de la crème; their success often hinges on reputations established over lengthy periods... Read more

5 February 2020 J A Kemp Shortlisted for MIP UK Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year 2020 J A Kemp has been shortlisted by Managing Intellectual Property in the UK Patent Prosecution category in this year’s EMEA awards. The Managing IP awards programme recognises remarkable achievements and developments in the past 12 months. Trophies will be presented to the winners on 5 March at the Marriott, Grosvenor Square, London. Partners, Ravi Srinivasan and Amanda Simons will be... Read more

3 February 2020 European Innovation and IP Awards 2020 J A Kemp won the Silver Award in the ‘Best IP Advisor UK and Ireland’ category at the European Innovation and IP Awards held in Paris on 29 January. This is the third year running that the firm has won the award, which was received by Jimmy Nicholls, a partner from J A Kemp’s Paris office. The Awards ceremony, attended... Read more

11 October 2019 J A Kemp Retains its Top Tier Ranking in Chambers & Partners 2020 J A Kemp was once again listed in the top tier of Patent and Trade Mark Firms in the 2020 edition of Chambers & Partners. J A Kemp attorneys were described as “outstanding business partners.” A client interviewed as part of the research process commented: “They identify with our priorities, are immediately responsive and generate confidence in their technical ability.”... Read more

1 October 2019 J A Kemp Ranked as Top Tier firm by The Legal 500 2020 Edition Leading UK and European patent and trade mark attorney firm J A Kemp has retained its top tier ranking in The Legal 500’s 2020 edition. The directory noted that ‘J A Kempdemonstrates particular strength in the pharmaceutical, engineering and university sectors and is especially well known for its high-profile caseload acting for US and Japanese clients.’ It goes on to... Read more

30 September 2019 J A Kemp Becomes J A Kemp LLP J A Kemp has converted to limited liability partnership (LLP) status under English law with effect from 1 October 2019. The whole of the firm’s business has been transferred to J A Kemp LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (registered number OC427581). We will continue to provide the same range and level of service to all... Read more

7 June 2019 J A Kemp Ranked as Leading Firm by IAM Patent 1000 2019 J A Kemp has been ranked as a leading patent prosecution firm in “IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Professionals 2019“. The directory comments: “Based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Paris and Munich, J A Kemp is one of the leading filers at the EPO, which is also a happy hunting ground for its renowned European opposition practice. The firm... Read more

4 February 2019 J A Kemp Trade Mark Team Highly Recommended in the 2019 Edition of World Trademark Review 1000 J A Kemp has once again been recognised as a Highly Recommended firm in this year’s edition of World Trademark Review 1000. The publication comments that the firm is the leading firm in the so-called ‘golden triangle’ of London, Oxford and Cambridge. It goes on to say that “outstanding performance is another important thread in the J A Kemp narrative”.... Read more

31 January 2019 European Innovation and IP Awards 2019 J A Kemp won the Silver Award in the ‘Best IP Advisor UK and Ireland’ category at the European Innovation and IP Awards held in Paris on 30 January. This is the second year running that the firm has won the award, which was received by partners Graham Lewis, Jimmy Nicholls and Dominic Forsythe from J A Kemp’s Paris office.... Read more

5 November 2018 J A Kemp Retains its Top Tier Ranking in Chambers & Partners 2019 J A Kemp was once again listed in a much reduced top tier of Patent and Trade Mark Firms in the 2019 edition of Chambers & Partners. J A Kemp was commended for “excellent technical prowess matched by legal sophistication.” A client interviewed as part of the research process commented: “Unlike many other European patent attorneys, I view the partners... Read more

30 October 2018 J A Kemp Once Again Ranked in the Top Tier By The Legal 500 Leading UK and European patent and trade mark attorney firm J A Kemp has retained its top tier ranking in The Legal 500. Over the last three years the directory has more than doubled the number of recommendations for J A Kemp attorneys. The directory noted that J A Kemp is ‘extremely meticulous in fully understanding the business context, strategies... Read more

15 August 2018 J A Kemp Ranked in Top Tier by Managing Intellectual Property J A Kemp has been ranked as a top tier firm in the 2018 edition of the IP Stars Handbook, published by Managing Intellectual Property. The firm is praised for all areas of IP work, with a patent client quoted as saying “J A Kemp is second to none in my experience” and a trade mark client commenting “J A... Read more

29 June 2018 J A Kemp Wins Best UK IP Firm Award Again J A Kemp has won the “Best UK IP Firm” award for the second year in a row at this year’s International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards. The awards, held in New York, attracted over 500 delegates from all over the world. Simon Wright, a partner in J A Kemp’s Biotechnology and Life Sciences Group, collected the “Best UK IP... Read more

11 June 2018 J A Kemp Ranked as Leading Firm by IAM Patent 1000 2018 J A Kemp has been ranked as a leading UK patent prosecution firm in “IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Professionals 2018”. The directory comments: “Because J A Kemp has over 70 patent specialists – including 30 PhDs – a safe pair of hands can be found for every technical issue under the sun. The European Patent Office is... Read more

10 May 2018 J A Kemp Expands in Cambridge J A Kemp has relocated its Cambridge office today, 14 May, to larger, more modern premises on Capital Park. The firm is more than doubling its office space in Cambridge. J A Kemp established a permanently staffed Cambridge office at 30 Station Road in February 2016. Over the past two years the office has grown with the recruitment of three... Read more

7 March 2018 J A Kemp Ranked in Top Tier by MIP 2018 MIP (Managing Intellectual Property) has issued its 2018 rankings of patent practices in the UK. The 36 UK firms included in the rankings are placed in four tiers for patent prosecution and J A Kemp is ranked in the top tier. J A Kemp is also ranked as a top tier firm in IAM Patent 1000, Chambers & Partners and... Read more

31 January 2018 European Innovation and IP Awards J A Kemp won the Silver Award in the ‘Best IP Advisor UK and Ireland’ category at the European Innovation and IP Awards held in Paris on23 January. The Awards ceremony, attended by over 400 participants, followed the first European Innovation and IP Forum, organised by Leaders League. A sister event has been running in the USA for several years.... Read more

31 January 2018 J A Kemp Trade Mark Team Highly Recommended by World Trademark Review 1000 J A Kemp has once again been recognised as a Highly Recommended firm in this year’s edition of World Trademark Review 1000. The publication notes that the J A Kemp trademark practice has grown exponentially in recent years and says that its “extremely bright and likeable professionals” have earned the market’s trust by being “responsive to the last” and by... Read more

7 November 2017 Chambers and Partners Ranks J A Kemp in the Top Tier for 2018 J A Kemp has maintained its ranking as a band 1 UK patent and trade mark attorney firm in the 2018 edition of Chambers & Partners. This is the top band available and a total of seven UK firms have been ranked in band 1. Comments from clients included: “The team is very easy to work with and gives very... Read more

24 July 2017 J A Kemp Ranked as Leading Firm by IAM 1000 2018 J A Kemp has been ranked as a leading UK patent prosecution firm in “IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Professionals 2017”. The directory says that J A Kemp “responds quickly, creatively and thoroughly, and is always professional and reliable”. The directory makes the following recommendations of individual J A Kemp partners: “An authority in the pharmaceutical field, Ravi... Read more

24 July 2017 J A Kemp Wins Best UK IP Firm Award J A Kemp has won the “Best UK IP Firm” award at this year’s International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards. On 15 June the 10th anniversary of the event, held in New York, attracted over 500 delegates from all over the world. Simon Wright, a partner in J A Kemp’s Biotechnology and Life Sciences Group, collected the “Best UK IP... Read more

24 July 2017 J A Kemp Ranked in Top Tier by Managing Intellectual Property J A Kemp has been ranked as a top tier trade mark firm in the 2017 edition of the IP Stars Handbook, published by Managing Intellectual Property. Tom Albertini, Tom Carver, James Fish, Mike Nicholls, Mark Roberts, Sarah Roques, Amanda Simons and Ravi Srinivasan are all listed as IP Stars. Other notable, recommended attorneys in the firm include, patent attorneys,... Read more

18 January 2017 J A Kemp Team Highly Recommended by World Trademark Review 1000 J A Kemp has once again been recognised as a Highly Recommended firm in this year ‘s edition of World Trademark Review 1000. The publication calls J A Kemp a go-to for UK and European trademark matters its expert practitioners provide practical advice quickly and for a fair price, and impress at every turn. The four partners heading up the... Read more

1 December 2016 J A Kemp Ranked Among the Top Firms for PCT filings in 2016 Managing Intellectual Property magazine has published its 2016 annual report on the top PCT filers in the major patenting jurisdictions and worldwide. J A Kemp is ranked number 9 in the UK in 2016 (up from 12 in 2015) with a total of 156 PCT applications (up from 111). With 41% growth year on year, J A Kemp is one... Read more

3 November 2016 Chambers and Partners 2017 J A Kemp maintained its ranking as a leading UK patent and trade mark attorney firm in the 2017 edition of Chambers & Partners. Comments from clients included: “I am really impressed with them. The team is very proactive, strategic and thinks about the best way to move forward.” “It is an excellent firm with a truly first-rate group of... Read more

19 September 2016 J A Kemp Retains Top Tier Ranking in The Legal 500 J A Kemp, the leading UK and European patent and trade mark attorney firm, has retained its top tier ranking in The Legal 500, with seven of its partners also being recommended. Commenting on the rankings the directory noted that the firm had expanded its national reach in February 2016 with the opening of a Cambridge office. Office head, Andy... Read more

2 June 2016 J A Kemp Praised by the IAM 1000 2016 J A Kemp has been ranked as a leading UK patent prosecution firm in the 2016 edition of IAM Patent 1000. The directory describes the firm a “prosecution powerhouse” and comments that “J A Kemp remains firmly on the ascendant”. Clients remark that the firm is “extremely knowledgeable and routinely does a fantastic job.” The directory recommended the following J... Read more

15 February 2016 J A Kemp Opens its Doors in Cambridge J A Kemp opens its new Cambridge office today, 15 February 2016. The office is at 30 Station Road, in the thriving business district surrounding Cambridge railway station. The firm will now have a convenient base from which to continue to provide its range of patent, trade mark and design services to a growing list of businesses in the Cambridge... Read more

18 January 2016 J A Kemp ‘s Team Recognised by World Trademark Review 1000 2016 J A Kemp has once again been recognised as a leading firm of trade mark practitioners by World Trademark Review 1000. All four of J A Kemp ‘s trade mark partners have also been ranked. The firm received a silver ranking, as did practice head James Fish and partner Ben Mooneapillay. Two other Partners, Tom Albertini and Charlotte Stirling, received... Read more

11 January 2016 J A Kemp Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys to Open Office in Cambridge J A Kemp has announced that it will open an office in Cambridge in February 2016. Ranked in tier 1 by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, J A Kemp is one of the largest UK and European patent and trade mark attorney firms. The firm ‘s strong international presence is complemented by a UK practice that has nearly... Read more

30 October 2015 J A Kemp Ranked in Band One in Chambers and Partners 2016 UK Directory J A Kemp has been ranked as a Band One firm of patent and trade mark attorneys by Chambers and Partners. They commented on the firm ‘s impressive range of expertise and experience across the entire scientific spectrum and its formidable contentious offering and also said that the firm had one of the most sophisticated biotech practices in the country.... Read more

16 September 2015 J A Kemp Retains its First Tier Ranking as a Patent and Trade Mark Firm in The Legal 500 2015 J A Kemp has retained its ranking as a first tier firm for both patents and trade marks in the 2015 edition of The Legal 500. J A Kemp’s patent team was described as having notable experience in patent oppositions and appeals before the EPO. The firm ‘s trade mark team was commended for technical advice of a very high... Read more

12 September 2014 J A Kemp Highly Praised in Chambers and Partners 2014 J A Kemp maintained its ranking as a leading UK patent and trade mark attorney firm in The 2014 edition of Chambers & Partners and was highly praised in the directory, which commented: J A Kemp is highly capable in filings and disputes and handles technology transfers on behalf of academic institutions. The firm also has impressive strength in biotech... Read more