OUR SERVICES

HEFIP is a firm specialized in Intellectual Property (IP) and provides services to protect your innovations, creations and valuable assets.

We have a strong expertise in Life Sciences, Biotechnologies & Chemistry.

Working on your IP strategy?

At HEFIP, we don’t just file patents — we build lasting partnerships.

Every client gets secure, dedicated access to collaborate in real time: share documents, ask questions, and stay updated with zero hassle.

Whether you are a deeptech startup or a science-driven business, we’re here to make your IP work for your growth.

Patent Drafting & Prosecution

This notably includes:
• Invention Harvesting
• Patent Brainstorming sessions with Inventors
• Patent Drafting & Patent Filing
• Patent Prosecution, including drafting responses to Office Actions (including USPTO, EPO, French Patent Office).

IP Strategy

Based on your needs.
• Definition of a patent filing strategy to better protect your assets, e.g., defining patent filing goals and setting plans to achieve your objectives
• Patent Portfolio Management & Review, including advising on territorial scope protection and cost reduction measures

Competitive Intelligence

This includes:
• Patent Mapping
• Monitoring of the patent filing activities of your competitors
• Identifying opportunities for offensive actions, such as Oppositions at the European Patent Office (EPO)

IP Assessments

This includes:
• Freedom-to-Operate/Clearance Opinions
• Merger & Acquisition
• Due Diligence, Audits
• Patent Invalidity analysis

IP Valuation

Assessment of the value of:
• your patent portfolio
• your innovations
• third-party IP rights

IP Agreements

Drafting & Negotiation of IP Agreements, including:
• Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
• License Agreements
• Joint Development Agreements (JDAs)
• Consortium Agreements
• Research Agreements

Patent Enforcement

• Support to Patent Litigation
• Opposition/Appeal to competitors’ granted patents at the European Patent Office (EPO)

Training & Coaching

Our trainings are adjusted to fit your needs.
Tell us your objectives and we will design our training to help develop the skills and IP knowledge of your employees and ensure that they are performing at their best when dealing with inventions or confidential information.

Business Continuity

We can work as freelance or temporary workers for your specific short-term needs, as if we were your in-house IP counsels.