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With offices in London , Cambridge , Munich and The Hague , Reddie & Grose ’ s attorneys handle the full range of IP rights including patents , trademarks , registered designs and plant varieties . In this article , Senior Associate Georgina Ainscow outlines how the firm is dealing with the growth in net-zero technologies and explores the relationship between patents , legal and regulatory frameworks , and new technologies ahead of UN COP 26 .

Give us an overview of the work Reddie & Grose handles ? Our dedicated Energy and Natural Resources group includes world-class advanced engineering , electronics , software , materials and life sciences departments . Every member of the group is an expert in a scientific or engineering discipline and has a thorough understanding of their clients ’ inventions .

What are the key focuses in the energy sector ? The group has a wealth of technical knowledge and practical client experience in the fast-developing energy sector , covering a range of renewable energy technologies , including wind , solar and hydro , as well as enabling technologies which support the integration of renewable electricity , including battery storage , grid infrastructure technologies , hydrogen and fuel cells . They also have attorneys who specialise in the biofuels and CCUS sectors , as well as nuclear technology and traditional oil and gas . With digitalisation a key theme across many industries , important areas of growth , both for the company and sector , are AI , IoT , blockchain and cybersecurity . These cutting-edge technologies will be critical to rolling out a low-carbon , renewables-based energy system in the