Benjamin Hoffmann
With an eye for technical detail and a clear communication style, Ben works with clients of all sizes to help them secure, defend and leverage their intellectual property (IP). His background in chemistry adds value for companies developing compounds and materials across a range of sectors, particularly cleantech, food tech, high-tech manufacturing and life sciences.
Ben has significant experience in IP due diligence, freedom to operate (FTO) and post-grant validity proceedings. He is known for his pragmatic approach and has a strong track record of achieving good outcomes for his clients.
He brings this experience to his work with start-ups and investors, helping them navigate IP issues and implement strategies that support commercialisation.
Ben also has significant experience in EPO oppositions and appeals across multiple sectors, helping corporate clients defend their patent portfolios and challenge competitor patents. This work has positioned him as a trusted advisor on high-value due diligence matters, especially in the life sciences sector, where he regularly advises on the strength of patent portfolios covering therapeutic agents.
- Part of the team that successfully defended a key patent in the treatment of mental health, setting a precedent at the EPO that enables broader protection of drugs used to treat various mental health conditions
- Worked closely with a growth company to build a robust and diverse patent portfolio, managing over 30 new applications per year from invention capture through to filing
- Responsible for product clearance for a corporate developing new materials, monitoring FTO issues created by published applications and patents for the 1000+ grades of material in its product portfolio and resolving any issues found
- Coordinated due diligence for a corporate client acquiring a new product type from a start-up, negotiating the development pipeline as part of the deal
Services
- UK and European Patent Attorney
- Unitary Patent Court (UPC) Representative
- Diploma in Patent Litigation in Europe, CEIPI / University of Strasbourg
- Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, Queen Mary University of London
- DPhil, Chemistry, University of Oxford
- MChem, Chemistry, University of Oxford
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
- Member of the Association of Danish Intellectual Property Attorneys (ADIPA)
Benjamin Hoffmann provides steadfast leadership to the group. With immense expertise across the full spectrum of patent prosecution work, the chemical and materials science expert conducts detailed evaluations and offers strong litigation support.
- IAM Patent 1000: Prosecution
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How We Live Our Values: Excellence
I’ve always liked finding out how things work, and I’m naturally inquisitive about all types of technology. People who’ve worked with me will recognise this, as I’m always asking questions to get to the crux of a technical issue. This has really helped me in all aspects of my work, whether it's working with inventors to capture new ideas or finding the key issue that makes a patent claim valid when assessing validity post-grant. For me, excellence starts with asking the right questions, because getting to the detail is what leads to better outcomes.
In My Own Words
I remember the first time I went to the EPO to defend a client’s patent during oral proceedings. The atmosphere and intensity of the hearing energised me. I knew I wanted this type of work to be part of my practice, and fortunately I’ve been able to do that through representing clients in hundreds of opposition proceedings.
That first-hand experience has given me a framework for understanding what makes a good patent, and how an invention should be described and protected. I now use that framework to support clients, whether they’re drafting their first application or filing their hundredth opposition against a competitor.
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