Nucleic acids &

molecular biology

The promise of the human genome project is beginning to be fulfilled. Rapid whole-genome sequencing is now a reality. At the same time, ever more powerful techniques have been developed which have enabled tiny amounts of DNA to be detected from a sample; and we have editing techniques which allow us to precisely target and modify specific genes.

These exciting development are underpinned by core platform technologies. At Mewburn Ellis, we have considerable experience of providing IP protection for core platforms in molecular biology, as well as their innovative applications in research, agriculture and medicine. Many of our experienced patent attorneys have laboratory experience in this area and are supported by talented new recruits with up-to-date practical expertise.

Our work encompasses a wide range of genetic engineering, synthetic biology and analytic techniques. We have recently assisted the University of California, Berkley in the UK in obtaining European patents for CRISPR-Cas9 technology. We also have a long history of working with next-generation sequencing companies, including those developing approaches to single molecule and deep sequencing. 

Bioinformatics is becoming critically important in handling and interpreting the vast amount of data that can be generated from molecular biology. We offer a cross-disciplinary group with both IP and scientific expertise in this area. We also have a close working relationship with the specialist group of bioinformatics Examiners at the EPO. We can advise on how to write and prosecute patents with the best chances of success, taking into account the often complex requirements both in Europe and worldwide.

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Special Report

Patent Landscape in Bioinformatics and Digital Health: a data-driven analysis

The words "digital health", "data driven" and "AI" have been on everyone's lips and in many headlines in the healthcare and life sciences sectors over the last couple of years. We set out to collect data on the patent landscape in the fields of bioinformatics and digital health, to see whether the growth we and our clients see in the field is reflected in the data and whether insights can be gained that will assist in designing better, more informed IP strategies.

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Most opposed companies at the EPO in 2024

Most opposed companies at the EPO in 2024

by Katherine Green

Opposition activity at the European Patent Office is often a strong indicator of a technology’s commercial relevance. We analysed the companies holding the highest numbers of European patents that ...

Mewburn Ellis is proud to have worked on 24 of the 100 top-selling pharmaceuticals of 2024

Mewburn Ellis is proud to have worked on 24 of the 100 top-selling pharmaceuticals of 2024

by Adam Gregory

Mewburn Ellis works with some of the world’s most important pharmaceuticals and biologics across a broad range of therapeutic areas.

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In recent years, there's been a noticeable shift in how we approach female athletic performance, with increasing attention paid to the menstrual cycle and its impact on training outcomes. No longer a ...

Mewburn Ellis Extends BII Residency, Deepening Support for Denmark’s Innovation Ecosystem

Mewburn Ellis Extends BII Residency, Deepening Support for Denmark’s Innovation Ecosystem

by Eliot Ward

Mewburn Ellis is pleased to announce that we have extended our residency at the BioInnovation Institute (BII) in Copenhagen for another two years — a decision that reinforces our long-standing ...

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Mewburn Ellis Forward is a biannual publication that celebrates the best of innovation and exploration. Through its pages we hope to inform and entertain, but also to encourage discussion about the most compelling developments taking place in the scientific and entrepreneurial world. Along the way, we’ll engage with the IP challenges that international organisations face every day.