Paul Andrews
Director, Patents
Polymers
Our attorneys are experts in organic, inorganic and biodegradable polymers, and can provide you with the strategic advice needed to secure the best possible protection for your inventions.
IP protection for polymer innovations
The attorneys in our Chemistry & Materials team have in depth experience of a broad range of polymer technologies, including additive manufacturing, adhesives, anti-corrosion layers, elastomers, food science, medical coatings, optically active layers, polymer thin films, sealants, thermoplastics, thermoset polymers, and sol-gel chemistry, as well as addressing the challenges around the recycling of polymers.
Our expertise in polymers
Our polymer specialisms include the use of polysaccharides such as
pectins and carrageenans in food technology. We also have extensive
experience of silicones and organopolysiloxanes for use as sealants or
adhesives, as well as in the medical technology sector. We additionally
have knowledge of sol-gel chemistry, specifically the hydrolysis and
partial condensation of precursors, and the condensation of sol
particles into a three-dimensional (3D) networks, for use as coatings
involving optically active layers, anti-corrosion layers and as medical
coatings.
Our expertise also extends to thermoplastics such as polycarbonate (PC), polyetherimides (PEI) and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) as well as thermoset polymers and elastomers. We also advise on additives for polymers such as flame retardants and other inorganic materials.
Our polymers IP team
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Our IP support ensures your polymer advancements are safeguarded every step of the way.