Issue:
The University and Ionix approached us to benefit from our renowned expertise in chemistry and materials-related inventions. The piezoelectric materials are solid solutions of ternary perovskite phases which may be doped to fine tune their properties. The complex task of drafting a patent application for these materials was given to Dr Garry Stuttard, who has a doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry and so was uniquely placed to fulfil the task.
Action:
Garry quickly gained a detailed understanding of the chemistry which is at the heart of piezoelectric materials, which enabled him to prepare comprehensive patent applications and submit robust technical arguments during examination.
Outcome:
Garry has now assisted Ionix to obtain multiple patents in Europe, the US, Japan and elsewhere. The patent portfolio has proved to be a useful tool in forging collaborative partnerships for further development of piezoelectric materials. As an investor-backed company, a robust patent portfolio has proved to be a cornerstone for Ionix.