Our chemistry team has outstanding technical knowledge in organic and pharmaceutical chemistry, with many of us having PhDs and real-world research experience.  Notably, we have specialised experience working in medicinal chemistry, including experience with salt, polymorph, and first/‌second medical use cases, enabling our clients to obtain the broadest possible scope of protection for their assets and maximise their exclusivity. We deliver strategic IP protection backed by extensive industry experience with many of our attorneys having in-house experience working with large pharmaceutical companies. This provides us with valuable insight into preparing an IP portfolio that is desirable for partnering. 

We work with a range of clients, including those at an early stage of development to with clinical stage assets, from small businesses to industry leading FTSE 100 companies, including start-ups, academic research organisations, university spin-outs and venture capital funds. Our technical expertise and experience working with clients at all stages of development, allows us to provide advice tailored to both our clients’ technology area and the growth of their business.

Please contact any of our Chemistry team to discuss how we can help with patent drafting, prosecution, freedom-to-operate searching and opinions, infringement/‌validity advice, due diligence, supplementary protection certificates (SPCs), and post-grant opposition and appeal proceedings.