Keltie partners with Eco Ventures Counsel

Press release

London, 20th November 2025 - Intellectual property firm Keltie LLP is collaborating with Eco Ventures Counsel (EVC) to provide IP support to the climate ventures participating in EVC Cohort 2. Cohort 2 launches this week following the 24th UK Legal Pro Bono Week 2025.

Eco Ventures Counsel is a pioneering initiative that connects high-potential climate ventures with leading law firms offering pro bono legal support. Cohort 2 brings together early-stage businesses developing solutions to address the climate crisis, from clean energy technologies to waste-reducing innovations.

Through this collaboration, Keltie will provide IP guidance to help founders understand, protect, and manage, their intellectual property as they scale their innovations.

“A solid IP position is critical for climate innovators in our Eco Ventures Counsel programme who are developing exciting solutions to help save or improve the state of our planet. I am delighted that Keltie will be providing invaluable top-class IP support to our ventures in Eco Ventures Counsel Cohort 2 to help them grow, thrive and ultimately scale.”
– Mitesh Jagatia, Founder, Eco Ventures Counsel

“At Keltie, we see intellectual property as the bridge between innovation and impact. Supporting these ventures at such a formative stage helps them build strong, sustainable foundations, not just for their businesses, but for the planet. We’re delighted to be part of Eco Ventures Counsel’s mission to empower climate-focused founders through collaboration and shared expertise.”
– Nathaniel Taylor, Director and UK & European Patent Attorney, Keltie LLP

This marks Keltie’s first year supporting the Eco Ventures Counsel programme, which continues to grow its impact by connecting purpose-driven entrepreneurs with expert legal and IP professionals.

ENDS

Notes to editors:

Eco Ventures Counsel (EVC) is an initiative that connects greentech startups, spinouts and social enterprises ("Eco Ventures") with top-tier law firms and IP specialists. It provides comprehensive legal support, covering corporate governance, fundraising, IP, contracts, data protection, privacy, employment, tax, regulatory compliance and more. The programme helps founders accelerate climate innovation by strengthening their legal and IP foundations. https://www.ecoventurescounsel.com/
Keltie LLP is an award-winning firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, representing clients across technology, design, and commercial sectors. The firm has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, innovation, and supporting the next generation of change-makers. https://www.keltie.com/
Cohort 2 launches following Legal Pro Bono Week 2025 and will run for 12 months.

For media enquiries:
Minesh Gandhi
Keltie LLP
minesh.gandhi@keltie.com

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