Our chemical & material team delivers high-value support across IP, market, and technology research. With expertise in patentability, FTO, infringement, invalidation, gene sequence analysis, and chemical structure searches, we help clients navigate complex IP landscapes with precision. Beyond IP, the team conducts competitive benchmarking, regulatory landscape analysis, and materials market research, providing a clear view of trends in specialty chemicals, polymers, advanced materials, catalysts, and other related areas.
Polymers & Composites
High-Performance Polynorbornene Composites for Aerospace; PDCP; Biodegradable polymers for tobacco filters; Polymeric separator and electrolytes in Li-Batteries; Sustainable polypropylene production
Olefin Production
Low carbon olefin; Electrocatalytic olefin production; Bio-mass derived olefins; Plasma assisted olefin cracking, Direct Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Olefin Production
Lubricant Compositions
Research focuses on bio-based high-temperature lubricants; lubricants for electric vehicles; lubricant additives for extreme conditions; biodegradable hydraulic fluids for offshore wind applications
Electronic Cigarettes
Heated tobacco products (THPs)/vapors with safety features (child locks, user auth, age verify); Ceramic wick/heater; Vape designs; AI-powered vaping safety monitor; Graphene-enhanced heater; Biodegradable pod/cartridge
Material & Minerals
Li extraction techs: brine evaporation, hard rock mining, DLE; CaCO₃ in plastics/polymer, paint, paper, med; zirconia in tooth implants; Grubb’s catalyst, nano-silica in concrete/coatings; surface modification of CaCO₃
Adhesives, Paints/Coatings
Bio-based adhesives (lignin/tannins/soy protein); PSAs with enhanced recyclability; coatings for H₂ fuel pipelines (prevent embrittlement/permeation); antimicrobial paints for healthcare/food
Filter systems: flavor capsule/ sensor equipped, activated carbon/mineral-enhanced; Phase-change materials for aerosol cooling; Reconstituted tobacco with bio-based binders; Packaging with NFC/QR
Bio-fuels
Research focuses on advanced biofuels (furfural/furan); autocatalytic synthesis; green H₂-biorefinery integration; drop-in fuels; next-gen catalysts for upgrading; sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from microalgae
Smokeless Tobacco
Oral tobacco (modern/traditional); snus/snuff; lozenges; processing techs (curing, encapsulation, fermentation, pasteurization, heat-treatment); nicotine/salt stabilization/delivery; flavor/additive; alternate nicotine substrates
