Spacetech

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Spacetech is an innovation-heavy sector, with rapidly developing technologies and a growing volume of high-value data. But because the areas it's used in are not recognised legal jurisdictions, protection must be secured on the ground. Our specialist team helps you do exactly that, putting the right intellectual property (IP) strategy in place to support your technology wherever it's going next.

The global space economy is already valued at over $423 billion, and it's expected to grow rapidly as commercial launch capabilities develop. But commercial flight is just the tip of the spacetech industry. Research and development are accelerating across technologies including low Earth orbit satellites, innovative communication systems using quantum key distribution, mining technologies, and new clean propulsion systems.

As innovation increases, so does the volume and value of the data being collected, analysed, and interpreted. This adds another layer of risk, particularly around the ownership and security of that data.

That's why protecting the IP at the heart of spacetech is essential. Like any innovation-driven sector, the risks of infringement, reverse engineering or reappropriation are high. But the added complication is that the geostationary, medium, and low Earth orbits where much of this technology is used aren't recognised as legal jurisdictions.

Until that changes, the only available route is securing IP protection on the ground, in the territories where the technology will be used before being sent into space.

This is where our spacetech IP team can help.

Want to discuss how to protect your next spacetech innovation? Contact our team.

How We Help Protect and Commercialise Your Spacetech innovation

Our spacetech team combines patent attorneys, IP solicitors and trade mark attorneys. Together, they provide the full scope of legal and commercial support you need to protect your IP and maximise the value of your innovations.

Spacetech inventions often involve multiple, overlapping technologies. That's why we build a team around your innovation.

You'll be supported by patent attorneys who have experience across aerospace, software, AI, fuel and energy storage systems, and communications. They will help you navigate the complex world of IP law and put the right strategy in place to secure and commercialise your innovations.
Our solicitors specialise in drafting and negotiating domestic and multi-jurisdictional agreements. They are experts in finding the safest and most effective way to commercialise your product's route to market.
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.