Materials Science

Overview

Materials science involves using physical and chemical properties of solid materials to craft or improve end products.

Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds applies experience in materials science to assist inventors in obtaining patent protection in several fields, including:

Biomaterials and biomolecular materials
Biotechnology and nanotechnology
Cancer research
Ceramics
Composites
Devices
Electrochemistry, materials chemistry, and solid-state chemistry
Electronic, photonic, and magnetic materials
Energy storage
Environmental engineering
Implants
Materials culture, materials processing, and materials systems and analysis
Mechanical behavior of materials
Mechanical properties and nanomechanics
Micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)
Metallurgy
Optoelectronics
Phase transformations
Polymers
Self-assembly
Semiconductors and superconductors
Structural and environmental materials
Surfaces, interfaces, and thin films
Transport phenomena, processes, and properties

We have advised clients in matters involving gas separation technologies, membrane filtration, conductive radio frequency (RF) formulations, ink formulations, fuel cell membranes, and performance abrasives.

Our litigation experience includes:

Defended an action in the District of New Hampshire involving alleged infringement of several patents directed to a chemical composition for stripping metal, the action having been brought by the industry leader. The action successfully concluded with a reformulation of the compounds to avoid any infringement and without any payment by our client to the patent holder.