Scientific consulting for IP lawyers I can support you with a deep and rapid understanding and clear explanation of the science behind the IP/patent challenges. Increase your chances of success by asking me for a review of relevant literature and surrounding patents; discussion of the strength or nature of the science in the patents and strategies to defend or invalidate the patents; expert support in EPO or court proceedings; design of programmes to support your strategies; and management and execution of practical work to agreed timelines and costs. I offer scientific support and consulting for patents in the following areas: • Formulation and drug delivery, including solubility enhancement • Physical form of drugs, e.g. polymorphism, amorphous, crystal form • Inhaled drug delivery • Chirality and enantiomeric excess • Catalysis, including precious metals and Palladium in organic synthesis • General organic chemistry including drug synthesis • Analytical and QC – including validation of analytical methods • Review of scientific patents and papers