Carbon Capture

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With global pressure mounting to cut emissions, carbon capture technologies will play a central role in meeting targets. Our patent attorneys know what it takes to protect and commercialise the innovation behind both the capture and processing of carbon dioxide.

While fossil fuels still provide most of the world's electricity, traditional power generation remains the largest source of carbon emissions. To meet global reduction targets, carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies will need to be used extensively.

Our team has worked on projects across direct air capture, mobile carbon capture, oxy-combustion, and bioenergy carbon capture and storage technologies. We understand the technology behind these systems - from the materials used to capture CO₂, to how it's sequestered or used in commercially valuable applications such as low-carbon concrete production.

But understanding the technology is only part of the challenge. A well-structured intellectual property (IP) strategy is key to ensuring your carbon capture innovation delivers long-term commercial value once it reaches the market.

Want to discuss how to protect and commercialise your carbon capture technology? Contact our team.

How We Help Protect and Commercialise Your Carbon Capture Technology

Our patent attorneys have extensive experience advising on carbon capture and storage technologies.

We've worked on projects involving sequestration systems, chemical conversion of CO₂ into other materials, and strategies for increasing captured CO₂ levels at storage sites. We also advise on how to legislate for selective and high-capacity CO₂ capture, and how best to protect innovations across different applications and industry sectors.

Before filing any applications, we use our suite of fixed-price products to identify and define the innovation behind your carbon capture system, making sure it aligns with your business plan. From there, we build an IP strategy designed to protect and deliver on those goals.

Once your strategy is in place, we'll guide you through the process of securing IP rights that help you deliver it effectively.

Our patent attorneys will:

Conduct any prior art or freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches, to assist you in understanding the landscape around your invention or commercial activities.
Draft and file any required patent applications, and advise you when and how best to begin your applications.
Manage the process of obtaining patents abroad.
Discuss alternative types of IP protection if they are better suited to your technology or commercial objectives.
Defend any oppositions before the European Patent Office (EPO) or oppose any patents that potentially affect your FTO.

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A Seamless Multidisciplinary Team

Our carbon capture team includes not just patent attorneys, but also experienced IP solicitors. Together they provide the full scope of IP and legal support you need to protect your innovation and maximise its commercial value.

Our solicitors specialise in drafting and negotiating domestic and multi-jurisdictional agreements. They work with clients across energy and cleantech and will ensure all necessary commercial arrangements are in place to execute your business plan.
If your position or IP is challenged, our experienced litigators will guide you through the process within the UK, Europe and, if required, internationally.
Our trade mark attorneys will protect your brand and alert you to any unauthorised or unwelcome attention from your competitors.

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