Cleantech

Cleantech companies are advancing some of the most consequential clean energy technologies of our time.

Cleantech IP Counsel

Protecting cleantech innovations requires intellectual property (IP) counsel that knows your industry's technical, business and legal landscape, not just the law. HRFM's Cleantech group is multidisciplinary, with knowledge spanning mechanical, electrical and chemical disciplines.

That range allows us to procure IP protection for your innovations and pursue litigation when needed. Contact us to start the conversation.

How HRFM Engages With the Cleantech Industry

At HRFM, we're dedicated to helping today's cleantech companies protect the technologies that build a greener future.

We track clean energy innovations and publish the Clean Energy PATENT GROWTH Index (CEPGI), providing ongoing patent trend analysis for the sector. Additionally, we participate in and sponsor industry events such as these, among many others:

• ACENY's Fall Conference
• New Energy Symposium
• Clean Energy Finance and Investment Summit
• Tech Valley Energy Forums

HRFM is a member of cleantech industry groups, including the following:

• New Energy New York
• Alliance for Clean Energy New York
• New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST)

Technical Areas in HRFM's Cleantech Practice

Beyond clean energy, HRFM's Cleantech group has expertise in traditional environmental disciplines. Our technical areas of focus include the following:

• Analysis of contaminants in fuels
• Contaminant transport
• Clean room air quality monitoring and control
• Drinking water treatment
• Energy distribution
• Energy storage
• Environmental and emissions monitoring
• Environmental hydrology
• Environmental microbiology and bioremediation
• Fuel cells
• Immobilization and containment of hazardous waste
• Landfill design and management
• Modeling and control software
• Power generation
• Remediation of polluted sites
• Solar energy
• Turbines and controls
• Waste water treatment
• Wind energy

Work With HRFM's Cleantech Group

From our offices in Albany and Rochester, HRFM serves cleantech clients as the largest IP law firm in upstate New York. Our deep familiarity with the field allows us to add value beyond legal work.

Contact us to speak with a member of the HRFM team, or search our attorneys to find the right expert for your work.