Uploaded on Sep 18, 2025
This presentation explores how patent law can accelerate the growth of clean energy innovation. Drawing on his unique background in both engineering and law, Gideon Korrell shares seven practical strategies that help businesses protect intellectual property, build stronger partnerships, and align patents with sustainability goals. Designed for innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, the content highlights how legal strategy and clean energy progress go hand in hand.
Gideon Korrell Shares 7 Patent Law Strategies Powering Clean Energy Innovation
GIDEON
KSHOARRRESE L7 L
PATENT LAW
STRATEGIES
POWERING
CLEAN ENERGY
INNOVATION
Clean energy is one of the fastest-
growing sectors in the world, but
innovation alone isn’t enough.
Protecting ideas, technologies, and
designs through patent law is critical
for businesses looking to thrive in this
competitive market. With a
background in engineering and over
15 years in law, Gideon Korrell offers
practical strategies that help
innovators safeguard their work and
maximize its impact.
Here are seven key patent law
strategies shaping the clean energy
future:
FILE EARLY
AND
SIn cTleaRn enAerTgy, EwaGitingI tCoo AlongL to file
can mean losing out to competitors who
LacYt faster. Early and carefully planned
filings not only secure legal rights but
also attract investors who see strong
intellectual property as a sign of market
readiness and reliability.
BUILD A STRONG
PATENT
A single paPtenOt rarRelyT offFersO enoLugIh O
defense in such a dynamic sector. By
creating a layered portfolio that covers
core technology, manufacturing
methods, and future improvements,
businesses strengthen their competitive
edge and protect against potential
infringement challenges from well-
funded rivals.
FOCUS ON
INTERNATIONAL
PCleaRn eOnerTgy EsoluCtioTns IarOe glNobal by
nature, and securing patents only in
one jurisdiction leaves innovators
exposed abroad. Filing in key regions
like North America, Europe, and Asia
ensures international competitiveness
while making it harder for copycats to
exploit markets elsewhere.
Renewable energy projects LEVERAGE
often depend on
partnerships and joint PATENTS IN
ventures. Well-structured
agreements backed by clear PARTNERSHIPS
patent ownership protect
contributors, prevent
disputes, and make
collaboration smoother,
ensuring each partner
benefits fairly while
advancing shared
sustainability goals in
complex global projects.
WATCH
COMPETITOR
FPatIenLt laIwN isnG’t juSst abCouLt deOfenSdinEg yLouYr
own ideas, it’s also about being aware of
what others are claiming. By carefully
monitoring competitor filings, businesses
avoid infringement risks, spot industry
shifts early, and position themselves
strategically in evolving clean energy
markets.
ALIGN PATENT
STRATEGY WITH
SUSTAINABILITY
GGovOerAnmLeSnts, investors, and
consumers increasingly prioritize
sustainability. When companies align
patents with environmental
objectives, they strengthen not just
their legal rights but also their
reputation, attracting partners and
funding while showing commitment to
building a cleaner and more
responsible future.
USE PATENTS AS
BUSINESS ASSETS
Patents are more than legal shields;
they are powerful business tools. Well-
managed intellectual property increases
company valuation, supports licensing
revenue, and secures funding
opportunities. By leveraging patents this
way, businesses accelerate clean
energy adoption and ensure long-term
commercial success.
THANK
YOU
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