The fuel cell industry in Ohio and across the United States has experienced tremendous growth as interest in alternative forms of energy continues to drive research and development. The ongoing efforts of industry, academia and government have resulted in the development of applications for fuel cells ranging from aerospace to automotive and personal electronics to point-of-use power generation. "Thompson Hine's Intellectual Property group has experienced this growth firsthand as our lawyers work to assist clients in protecting their valuable intellectual property assets," comments Victor J. Wasylyna, the lawyer who compiled the website. "I believe that the website will be a valuable tool to track developments in such areas as nanofiber membranes, catalysis and hydrogen generation," adds Wasylyna.

Thompson Hine's Intellectual Property group serves companies that are active in fuel cell technology by assisting them in the protection of valuable intellectual property assets and in obtaining funding to support their research efforts. They offer wide-ranging experience in procuring, exploiting and protecting all forms of intellectual property in the United States and abroad.

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