We are delighted to announce that Secerna will be presenting at CHEMUK 2026, the UK’s annual meeting place for the entire chemical supply chain. Dr Melvyn Ansell will lead a session on Stage 3 regarding the critical value of IP strategy.
'The coating that nearly slipped away: The value of intellectual property (IP) strategy'
Wednesday 20th May | 15:40 | Stage 3
About the session
Innovation in materials chemistry often outpaces awareness of how to protect it. This session tells of a research team that developed a breakthrough bio-based, corrosion-resistant coating and how they almost lost its commercial value by disclosing too much, too early.
We examine how innovators can identify what is patentable in their work, why different aspects of a material (such as composition, manufacturing process, and application method) may require different forms of intellectual property (IP) protection, and how scale-up can create new IP opportunities.
Clear, practical examples show how a well-structured IP strategy can transform a promising formulation into a defensible commercial asset, offering innovators actionable lessons for safeguarding the value of their next-generation chemistries.
Connect with us
Don't miss the chance to learn how to safeguard your next-generation chemistries. Melvyn will be available throughout the two-day event. If you would like to discuss your IP strategy or have specific questions regarding patents, please get in touch.