The chemicals sector produces a huge variety of substances and products that interact with virtually every aspect of our daily lives, from agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, to polymers and plastics, to paints and pigments.
Innovation in the chemicals sector lies not only in the development of new substances, but also in new and exciting applications of existing substances, as well as their methods of manufacture. Recyclability and environmental concerns are at the forefront of technological innovation in the chemicals sector, and patenting activity on “green” innovations has risen over recent years.
The chemicals team
The chemicals team at Boult brings together technical expertise across a broad range of specialisms, including synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and solid-state chemistry. Major industrial companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, university research departments and start-ups alike call upon our technical and commercial expertise. Because of the highly multidisciplinary nature of patent work in the chemical field, we frequently draw upon the experience of our colleagues working in the life sciences and engineering sectors to provide a seamless service for our clients.
Many of our staff have direct industry experience with clients, having completed secondments with major manufacturers. We work hard to develop and maintain longstanding relationships with our clients.
What sets us apart
The depth and breadth of our technical expertise is critical to achieving success for our clients in the chemicals sector. We are collegiate in the way we work, meaning that we always put the best teams together for each individual matter entrusted to us by our clients.
We have particular experience in opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO, with an enviable track record. We typically attend 50 to 70 patent hearings a year. As well as drafting robust, well thought out patent applications and prosecuting them through to grant, we excel at providing high-level strategic advice. We also have significant experience managing and prosecuting large patent portfolios.
