We continually develop our emerging and interdisciplinary technical expertise to ensure we can support clients working at the leading edge of innovation.
Our team include PhD-qualified practitioners and specialists across diverse scientific backgrounds. We take genuine pride in protecting, helping commercialise and enforcing IP rights in complex and rapidly developing fields.
Emerging and interdisciplinary areas we are exploring – both internally and with our clients – include:
Quantum Technologies & Advanced Photonics
Quantum technologies are advancing rapidly, with applications across computing, sensing, communications and advanced materials. Our experience in physics, photonics, lasers and quantum devices, enables us to draft and prosecute patent applications that accurately capture highly complex concepts while remaining commercially robust.
We work with innovators developing quantum-enabled hardware, semiconductor components and optical systems, helping them navigate patentability challenges and future-focussed IP strategies in a highly competitive global environment.
Advanced Materials & Semiconductor Technologies
Innovation in materials science is driving breakthroughs in semiconductor manufacturing, energy systems and next-generation electronics. This innovation often includes novel materials designed to interact with photons, radiation and electrical signals in new ways – from photovoltaic technologies to battery systems and advanced sensing applications.
Our team understands how material properties intersect with device performance and manufacturing processes, allowing us to support clients with patent drafting, portfolio development and freedom-to-operate advice in this technically demanding space.
FemTech & Emerging Medical Sub-Sectors
While medical devices is a well-established practice area, FemTech introduces unique challenges around classification, regulatory alignment and IP strategy.
We assist FemTech innovators develop tailored IP protection strategies across patents, trade marks and designs, ensuring emerging technologies are protected in a way that supports both clinical adoption and commercial success.
Artificial Intelligence & Applied Data Science
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape innovation across nearly every industry. The most exciting developments are often in the interdisciplinary applications where AI is combined with biology, chemistry or engineering – such as, modelling human organs for drug discovery, optimising manufacturing processes or analysing complex scientific data.
We work with clients developing AI-enabled technologies to identify protectable aspects of their innovation, manage evolving patent eligibility considerations, and structure IP portfolios that remain resilient as both the technology and regulatory landscape evolve.
Bioinformatics & Data-Driven Life Sciences
Bioinformatics brings together biology, data science and computational modelling to analyse large-scale biological and human health-related data. These technologies play a growing role in drug discovery, diagnostics and personalised medicine.
We support clients operating at the intersection of life sciences and data science, assisting them with IP protection strategies that recognise both the technical sophistication of the innovation and its commercial significance in pharmaceutical and research environments.
Emerging technologies require deep technical understanding and IP strategies that anticipate future development, collaboration and commercialisation.
We actively monitor and engage with new and interdisciplinary fields, regularly publishing insights and thought leadership to ensure our advice reflects what’s happening at the forefront of innovation.
If you’re developing technology in an emerging or cross-disciplinary area, we’d welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you to protect and maximise its value.
