A vast amount of research and development is required to produce the household chemicals that many people take for granted. For example, there is an ongoing requirement for less impactful but equally, or more, efficacious products. The nature of this inherently fast-paced and competitive industry means that  robust IP protection is critical.

HGF has one of the largest and most experienced chemistry patent attorney teams in Europe. Our team specialises in IP relating all areas of household products including surfactants, stabilisers, colourants, disinfectants, washing powders, dishwasher products, personal grooming products, sanitary wear and bandages, as well as the fundamental chemical engineering required for the production of these products.

Our expertise encompasses portfolio management, IP strategy advice, invention capture, drafting and filing patent applications, patent prosecution and infringement analysis. We have experience of handling contentious proceedings and a number of our experienced patent attorneys specialise in complex and high-value multi-party opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office.