Chemistry and pharmaceuticals
Chemical innovation underpins progress in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, materials science and beyond. From drug development and electrochemistry to polymers and process chemistry, we support universities, start-ups, scale-ups, and multinationals in protecting and commercialising their chemical breakthroughs. Robust patent strategies are essential to staying competitive in this complex and fast-evolving sector.
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Chemistry and pharmaceuticals
Chemical innovation underpins progress in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, materials science and beyond. From drug development and electrochemistry to polymers and process chemistry, we support universities, start-ups, scale-ups, and multinationals in protecting and commercialising their chemical breakthroughs. Robust patent strategies are essential to staying competitive in this complex and fast-evolving sector.
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is also now gaining traction in Europe and increasingly interacting with EPO opposition practice. Whether defending a granted patent or challenging one, success depends on experience, precision and a deep understanding of the process.
EIP's mixed practice and depths of experience in EPO oppositions, as well as UPC and national litigation make us the firm of choice for clients seeking representation in these proceedings across all technical areas.
Our chemistry practice, EIP Elements, combines deep scientific expertise and industry experience with strategic legal insight to help clients secure and defend their valuable IP rights.
We work closely with clients to:
- Obtain, enforce and challenge chemical and pharma patents
- Conduct IP due diligence and FTO projects for investment rounds, acquisitions and product launches
- Advise on Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) across the UK and Europe
- Navigate interdisciplinary projects, including the use of AI in pharmaceuticals
Our team has extensive experience in pharmaceutical and agrochemical patents, materials science, catalysis, electrochemistry and batteries, petrochemicals, polymers, food and flavour ingredients, cosmetics and process chemistry.
Services
We offer compenhensive patent protection services tailored to your business needs.
Cosmetics & fragrances
Electrochemistry
Food & flavour ingredients
Materials science
Petrochemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Polymers
Quantum materials
Semiconductors
Our specialisms
Additive manufacturing
Applied maths & cryptography
Applied physics
Artificial Intelligence / AI
Audio codecs
Automotive electronics
Computer hardware
Consumer electronics
Digital health
Electrical engineering
Electromechanical systems
Fintech
Gaming and graphics
Image and signal processing
Medical imaging
Photonics and optics
Quantum communication
Quantum computing
Quantum sensors
Robotics
Semiconductors
Software
Telecommunications
Telemedicine and remote surgery
Video codecs
Case study
Several patent offices offer fast-track schemes for energy-related innovations, including clean and energy-efficient technologies. If rapid patent grant is needed for investment, licensing, marketing, or enforcement, we guide clients through these schemes step by step.
Several patent offices offer fast-track schemes for energy-related innovations, including clean and energy-efficient technologies. If rapid patent grant is needed for investment, licensing, marketing, or enforcement, we guide clients through these schemes step by step.
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The EIP Elements team includes highly qualified professionals with backgrounds in chemistry, chemical engineering and related disciplines. Many team members also bring direct industry experience from technical and legal roles within leading organisations.We’ve acted in major chemical patent litigation cases in the UK and Europe, as well as significant opposition proceedings at the EPO.
Our SPC specialists are well-versed in legislation and case law, providing expert guidance in one of the most complex areas of pharmaceutical IP.Our litigation and patenting team also work closely together to provide commercially-focused legally-robust patents, as well as litigation services that can respond more quickly and intelligently by leaning on specialist expertise.
"EIP has one of the best patent litigation teams in the country. They are resilient, insightful and determined. They always pursue their client's commercial goals in a determined, focused and resourceful way."
We work with clients to devise customised strategies for commercially important oppositions.
This includes:
- Strategic collaboration with other parties sharing a common interest
- Conducting mock hearings to refine arguments and tactics ahead of official proceedings
Mock hearings can range from internal simulations to full-scale exercises involving independent consultants acting as the Opposition Division or Board of Appeal, with attorneys, experts and clients participating.
Discover our featured insights
Stay informed with the latest developments in Patenting at EIP and across the global IP landscape. Tune into our EIP Talks podcast, explore expert insights and browse our published articles and thought leadership, all designed to keep you ahead in the world of intellectual property.
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In this episode of EIP Talks, Mark Lubbock and Ellen Keenan O'Malley, solicitors at EIP, explore the full lifecycle of intellectual property, from the initial spark of innovation to the commercialisation of ideas. They share practical insights into how we support clients through the challenges of protecting, developing and monetising IP.The conversation covers how clients typically engage with us, the importance of identifying and securing various forms of IP, and the legal strategies needed to navigate collaborations, ownership, and licensing. It also highlights the significance of well-drafted contracts, website compliance and investor readiness. Whether you're launching a new product, entering a partnership, or preparing for investment, this episode offers valuable guidance on building a strong IP foundation and turning innovation into commercial success.
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