Chemical/Materials

In chemical and materials research, intellectual property (IP) strategy works best when it starts early in the development process.

Chemical and Materials IP Counsel

HRFM's Chemical practice group has experience across diverse areas of chemical IP practice. The group regularly drafts and prosecutes patent applications and prepares opinions on patentability, validity, infringement and enforceability.

Our chemical practitioners also conduct IP due diligence investigations, file reexaminations and reissues, handle interferences, draft license agreements and provide litigation support.

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How HRFM's Chemical Practice Group Works With Clients

Many chemical and materials clients bring the HRFM team in early, at the idea formation stage. Beginning with initial concepts, we direct searches, conduct landscape analyses and identify patentable subject matter.

This work provides direction and focus for further research. We also have experience developing and maintaining large IP portfolios for chemical clients, and we recognize the markedly different challenges that varied chemical industries face.

Technological Areas in HRFM's Chemical and Materials Practice

Our team's scientific expertise encompasses most areas of chemistry, and many practitioners hold advanced degrees. The Chemical practice group has expertise in the following technological areas:

• Small molecule therapeutics
• Polymer chemistry
• Fiber technology
• Innovative textiles
• Resins
• Chemical processes
• Pharmaceutical formulations and delivery systems
• Cosmetics
• Diagnostics
• Combinatorial chemistry
• Semiconductor fabrication
• Carbon-based nanostructures
• Glass
• Ceramics
• Materials science

Partner With HRFM for Chemical and Materials IP

Our chemical practitioners bring robust scientific and legal backgrounds to one of IP's most technically demanding disciplines. HRFM is the largest IP law firm in upstate New York, with offices in Albany and Rochester.

Contact us to discuss your chemical and materials IP needs, or search our attorneys to find the right specialist for your work.