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Robert Carpmael

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+44 20 7420 0000 rcarpmael@marks-clerk.com
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Robert is both a patent and a design attorney. He handles mechanical subject matter, and is on our UK business’ engineering, designs, transport and agritech leadership committees.

Robert’s work primarily relates to securing patent and design protection within various mechanical and civil engineering sectors. Some of his areas of expertise include construction, oil and gas, automotive, rail and infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, medical and surgical equipment, including prosthetics and general healthcare products, and commercial products such as travel goods, toys and packaging.

Robert has substantial patent and design drafting and prosecution experience both for large and small companies and regularly provides advice concerning patent and design filing strategies. He also handles general IP portfolio management and the provision of advice or opinions in relation to patent and design right infringement. In addition, he has considerable experience in representing clients at oral proceedings before the European Patent Office. This includes hearings before Examining Divisions, Opposition Divisions and Boards of Appeal.

Robert graduated from the University of Durham with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering. He entered the IP profession in 1995, and moved to Marks & Clerk in 2009. Robert joined the M&C partnership in 2010.

A number of his articles about securing intellectual property have been published in national, local and engineering press.

Robert is a very practical person, often found in his workshop mending things, or taking on DIY projects. He enjoys spending time with his family, including time in the countryside on his family farm. He is also passionate about photography, fishing and skiing.

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  • English

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  • Patents
  • Designs
  • Due Diligence
  • Transport
  • Energy & Environment
  • Food & Drink
  • Medical Technologies
  • Agritech

Qualifications

Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney

BSc Civil Engineering, University of Durham

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Latest articles by Robert Carpmael

Black bike seat on an orange frame
Article
- 07 February 2023

To see, or not to see?

There is an interesting question to be answered – to what extent does a design detail need to be visible in order for it to be a part of the scope of protection of a registered design for a complex product
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Watchmaking
Article
- 20 December 2022

Taking its time - the resurrection of British watchmaking

We are excited to have recently recruited Ali Raja, an MEng graduate of Mechanical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast. One of his passions is watches and he recently prepared this brief history of watchmaking in Britain. It provides a useful insight into the complexities of watches, and their movements.
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Article
- 11 November 2021

Design Law Update - General Court of the European Union hands down judgement on an appeal filed by Lego A/S

March 2021, the General Court of the European Union handed down their judgement on an appeal filed by Lego A/S in respect of Lego’s registered design number 1664368-0006:
Lego was successful in defending their registration, overturning an earlier decision by the Board of Appeal at the EUIPO to revoke the design.
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Latest commentary by Robert Carpmael

04 March 2023

Fendt launch prototype hydrogen fueled tractor

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01 March 2023

More government investment in agritech

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01 March 2023

The future of farming?

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03 February 2023

UK transport decarbonisation

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