How We Help Protect and Commercialise Your Synthetic Biology Innovation
We understand synthetic biology. Our team has the academic background, technical expertise, and client experience to help you develop, protect, and commercialise your innovations.
We're also embedded in the synbio community. We hold board and committee positions, mentor accelerators and incubators around the world, and run networks like Women in Synthetic Biology (in conjunction with SynBioBeta and the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre) and BioAmass across the UK.
Here's how we support synthetic biology companies in practice:
Bespoke interdisciplinary teams
Synthetic biology spans molecular cloning, cell biology, microbiology, AI, engineering, and chemistry. Just as your technology brings together multiple disciplines, so does our team.
We build bespoke teams combining patent attorneys with backgrounds not only in molecular microbiology but also in bioreactors, machine learning, and AI. Your team will also include IP solicitors who advise on licensing, partnerships, and commercial contracts, so your legal and technical strategy is fully aligned.
Commercially focused advice across sectors
Synthetic biology is a true platform technology. Many synbio companies identify as foodtech, agritech, cleantech, construction materials, therapeutics, or consumer brands. The technology rarely fits into a single category.
That's why our sector teams include synthetic biology specialists who understand the nuances of your market and provide commercially focused advice tailored to:
Support at every stage
- Early-stage companies. If you're coming out of academia, we help shape your commercial offering and make you investment-ready. We also specialise in supporting university spinouts and scientist-founders. If you're just starting your journey, you may want to take a look at our IP Primer for Scientist-Founders.
- Scaling businesses. If you're planning to scale, we help align your IP with growth plans, partnerships, and new markets.
- Established companies. We ensure your IP supports strategic direction and helps maximise market share and shareholder value.
- Investors. We assess the IP and business plans of potential investees to verify their claims, reduce risk, and maximise your return on investment.
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