Materials Science

Materials Science is an interdisciplinary subject that impacts on practically all commercial endeavors, from features relating to the fundamental physics and chemistry of matter through to manufacturing processes and equipment.

Materials Science touches all aspects of life and the environment.

Why DCC

Our Expertise

Our technical background embraces the fundamental knowledge of the physical and chemical nature of commercially relevant materials, as well as an in-depth understanding of relevant aspects of their manufacturing and application technologies. Our expertise includes:

Metal, alloys and semiconductors
Ceramics, glasses and sol-gel materials
Polymers, hybrid organic-inorganic polymers and composites
Coatings including paint, adhesive and cold spray technology
Energy storage materials and production including fuel cell and battery technology
Biodegradable and biocompatible materials
Drug carriers and polymer-drug conjugates
Water treatment and ion exchange materials
Textiles and fibers
Nanotechnology
Carbon-based materials and carbon capture
Packaging, recycling and remediation processes
Oil and ore processing

Our Understanding

We appreciate that Materials Science is a highly interdisciplinary field, interfacing with chemistry, electronics, engineering, biotechnology, and physics. With combined academic backgrounds in those relevant fields, relevant direct industry experience, and decades-long experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, our team of attorneys are perfectly positioned to deal with current and emerging interdisciplinary inventions in the filed of Materials Science.

We also enjoy strong ties with relevant academic and industry groups such as the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), AusBiotech Limited, Materials Australia, Australian Institute of Energy, Australian Institute of Physics, and Engineers Australia.

In addition to our attorneys, our trade mark and commercial lawyers will assist the identification and protection of your distinctive branding, and draft appropriate commercial agreements and contracts to ensure your IP is secure.