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- Mechanical
- Life Sciences
- Software & Electrical
- Chemicals & Materials
- European Patent Convention
- UK Patents
- Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT)
- Eurasian Patent Convention
- Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC)
- Should I file a patent application?
- Document Length Fees and Excess Claims Official Fees
- Unified Patent Court (UPC)
Franks & Co's Chemical and Materials group are specialised in acting on matters which include all aspects of chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals and nanotechnology.


The group’s knowledge and expertise in the latest research and technological developments within the Chemicals and Materials field allows them to strategically navigate their clients around the pitfalls of intellectual property protection such that the clients innovations can be securely commercialised.
The group constantly aim to provide each client with tailored advice, specific and relevant to their field of research. The group also provides their clients with dedicated portfolio management to ensure that their intellectual property is fully protected and enforced.
Experts in Chemicals & Materials
Jon Banford Jon Banford
Chartered & European Patent Attorney and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
E : jon.banford@franksco.com
T : +44 (0) 1604 632 436
Abigail Welford Abigail Welford
Chartered & European Patent Attorney and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
E : abigail.welford@franksco.com
T : +44 (0) 114 249 9888