Biotechnology – patent & trade mark attorneys

Protect, defend, and enhance the value of your IP with the expertise of our biotech patent attorneys, who bring deep technical knowledge and decades of experience. We support clients across the full spectrum of the biotechnology sector – from agile startups and academic institutions to global organisations like  Public Health England and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Strategic IP services for the biotechnology sector

Access a full suite of IP services tailored to the needs of biotech innovators, including:

• IP opportunity evaluation and commercialisation advice
• Drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patents
• Global filing and prosecution strategy
• Opposition and validity proceedings
• Freedom-to-operate (FTO) assessments
• Competitor intelligence and monitoring
• Licensing and technology transfer support

Biotech patent attorneys with expertise across the life sciences

Our biotechnology lawyers have deep expertise across the full spectrum of the life sciences sector, making us the ideal partner for businesses at the cutting edge of biotech and healthcare innovation.

Life sciences innovations often involve complex science and technology, and we bring a comprehensive approach to protecting and leveraging your intellectual property across diverse7 industries.

Our biotech patent and trade mark attorneys advise on:

• Pharmaceuticals: we protect new chemical entities, biologics, and therapeutic approaches, helping clients navigate patenting, regulatory approval, and commercialisation.
• Vaccines: from traditional vaccines to cutting-edge platforms, we secure global protection for vaccine technologies, supporting patent drafting and prosecution.
• Diagnostics: we safeguard diagnostic innovations, ensuring accurate disease detection and monitoring technologies are protected in a competitive market.
• Medical devices: we provide patent protection for medical devices and related technologies, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all aspects of your innovation.
• Healthcare products and services: We support digital health, telemedicine, and personalised treatment innovations, helping protect IP across these growing sectors.

Our work in the biotech sector spans a wide range of technologies, including vaccines for TB, meningitis, clostridial neurotoxins, anthrax, and polio, as well as rapid assay systems for detecting infectious organisms, viral inhibitors, in vitro expression systems, and microbial fermentation technologies.

A deep understanding of the biotechnology sector

Clients turn to us for more than filing. We provide early-stage strategic input on patentability,
experimental support, and global filing strategy – helping you build a strong, defensible IP
position. In some cases, we help clients reach an informed decision not to pursue a patent, saving time and investment for innovations better protected by other means.

Why work with our biotechnology patent attorneys?

Partner with our biotechnology patent attorneys for a combination of deep technical knowledge and strategic insight. Here’s why clients trust us:

• 20+ years of biotech IP experience: With over 20 years of experience, we craft tailored solutions that protect your biotech innovations and align with your business goals.
• Expert team with advanced degrees: Our team combines PhDs and industry experience to handle complex biotech IP matters with deep technical understanding.
• Proven track record in patent protection: We’ve successfully secured and defended biotech patents in global markets, ensuring robust IP protection.
• Trusted by startups and multinationals: We work with businesses of all sizes, providing expert guidance that’s tailored to the specific needs of startups, research institutions, and multinational corporations.