Chemical Patent Prosecution

Our attorneys have training and experience in various chemical disciplines, including pharmaceutical chemistry, polymer and rubber chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, food and agricultural science, materials science, nuclear chemistry, chemical engineering and other related fields from the prosaic to the arcane. Each of our attorneys engaged in chemical prosecution is uniquely positioned to provide the expertise needed to tackle the particular issues that can arise in the procurement of United States patents in these technical areas. Our clients also rely on us to manage patent application filings and prosecution via the Patent Cooperation Treaty or individual nations internationally through our network of foreign associates, and to both formulate and bring to fruition a global patent strategy with market impact.

We have the broad practical experience and legal know-how in the requirements of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and strategies that allow us to succeed in obtaining the broadest possible protection for chemical inventions that can withstand challenges from potential infringers. Rothwell, Figg attorneys have worked extensively in patent procurement of chemical compounds, chemical processes and synthetic methods, chemical intermediates, purification methods and methods of use, in industry and in medicine. Our attorneys have substantive experience in such diverse areas as pharmaceutical active ingredients, diagnostic and imaging agents, polymers, industrial and agricultural chemicals, catalysts, cosmetics and personal care products, battery technology, metals, etc.

Our attorneys also handle reissue and reexamination proceedings, and advise our clients regarding strategies to design around the competition and manage the risk of infringing others’ intellectual property, as well as enforcement of intellectual property rights, through litigation or other means.