In a world facing rising demands for food security, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience, agrochemical innovation plays a critical role in supporting global agriculture.

Like the pharmaceutical industry, the agrochemicals sector is built on rigorous scientific development and operates within a highly regulated and competitive environment. Intellectual Property rights are vital not only to protect innovation, but also to secure commercial advantage, navigate regulatory pathways, and support long-term investment.

At HGF, we work alongside clients across the agrochemical value chain to secure and enforce their intellectual property. Our team advises on all aspects of IP strategy, from drafting and prosecuting patent applications to oppositions, freedom-to-operate analyses, and Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs). We represent our clients directly at the EPO and many national patent offices, and provide strategic litigation support before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and national courts across Europe.

Our deep sector knowledge spans chemical and biological crop protection products, formulation technologies, and application systems, including emerging digital agriculture tools such as sensor-driven platforms and drone-based delivery systems. We help clients generate and present compelling technical evidence, ensuring robust protection for innovations with complex biological data or synergistic effects.

Whether you’re developing a new active ingredient, entering new markets, or overcoming competitive barriers, we ensure your IP rights support your innovation and align with your commercial objectives.