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| In the chemical industry, the adoption of an appropriate patent strategy can be the difference between success and failure. This principle applies equally to large multinational companies, SME’s and to those working in research institutions. The protection of your valuable intellectual property provides you with the opportunity to be rewarded for your research success either directly through commercial exploitation of the research or through royalty payments. It can form the core of a co-operative research agreement. The aim of the Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick Chemistry department is to enable you to achieve your goals using the patent system to provide successful outcomes.
Our Chemistry department is particularly attuned to the needs of chemical research and the industry. Their knowledge has been gained from many years’ industry experience in both research and product development in the fields of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. They are aware of the commercial imperatives driving your developments and can ensure you obtain commercially relevant protection for your ideas. An understanding behind the development process in industry ensures that we are attuned to the limitations you are placed under. In addition, many of our team have had research experience in academic institutions. We are therefore aware of the need to publish your research outcomes and can assist you in developing patent strategies that take the publication imperative into account.
Our chemistry team has represented major international and pharmaceutical clients for many years. We have worked with a variety of large and small clients to protect innovations in a wide range of industries including the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, cosmetic, plastics, mineral processing and food industries. At Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick we believe in a Partnering philosophy. We can assists individuals, smaller established companies and start ups, as well as academic institutions to identify potential IP, protect and manage their IP portfolios, and commercialise their products and ideas. The team works closely with our affiliated firms PO&F Lawyers and IP Organisers to offer these services to clients.
Chemistry is one of several industries Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick specialises in. Where chemistry converges with other technologies, the team is well placed to draw upon the knowledge and experience of other highly skilled professionals in the firm, with specialisations including biotechnology, materials and chemical engineering, electronic and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics and IT and metallurgy. The Chemistry team also has access to an in-house state of the art patent and chemical literature search facility headed by an experienced chemical patent attorney. This means we can provide comprehensive information on your competitors as well as providing you guidance to help you direct your research efforts. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, we are able to offer a full range of intellectual property services to clients throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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