Patent activity in chemical processing or manufacturing and applications of chemical technology to non-chemical fields is an area of phenomenal growth, and this unique and specialized practice is one of our strengths. The diverse and intricate nature of chemicals means patents must be written to protect not only compositions of matter where possible, but also commercially important applications for the composition and unique methods of manufacturing the composition. Protection must also encompass the full range of outcomes that viable competitor variations to the process or application may provide.

In the chemical intellectual property arena, our experience includes areas such as raw materials, polymers, metallurgy, agricultural products and pharmaceuticals. The application of chemical technology to meet the needs of the medical device industry is another area in which we are highly skilled and knowledgeable, and have significant hands-on engineering and legal experience.

As we enter new technology frontiers, patent work in the areas of raw material extraction, filtration, distillation, waste treatment and other chemical-related processes becomes even more important. We work closely with our clients to provide the best possible strategies for short-term and long-term protection in this evolving field.