Our Glasgow practice has grown rapidly since we opened our doors in 2007. The office now acts for many of Scotland’s top companies and universities along with a host of international blue-chip companies. We also represent a large number of leading Scottish SMEs and highly innovative individuals, offering a high-quality service at competitive rates.
This quality has been recognised, with the Scottish practice being named Scottish IP Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) on numerous occasions.
We are also Tier 1 ranked in legal directories. We also have a number of attorneys who are internationally ranked as being IP Stars by MIP and are listed in the IAM 1000 which lists the world’s top IP professionals.
We pride ourselves in offering a friendly, personal and pro-active high-quality service.
Specialist Sectors
HGF Glasgow is a full-service office, and has patent specialists in all major technical areas including: biosciences; chemistry; electronics; engineering; life sciences; medical devices; pharmaceuticals and software. We also have specialists in designs and trade marks.
Looking for a specific skillset, speciality or individual?
Use our ‘People Finder’ to discover the wealth of talent and skills that make up the teams at HGF. Select a speciality or search for a team member by name, and use their ‘Contact Card’ to get in touch.
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Dr Lauris Kemp Patent Director
Lauris’ practice covers a wide range of biotechnology, including diagnostics, cancer therapies, phage technology, food technology and medical devices.
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Dr Alasdair Mackenzie Trainee Patent Attorney
Alasdair joined HGF in February 2018 as a Trainee Patent Attorney as part of the Engineering team, based in the Glasgow office.
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Neil McKechnie Consultant
Neil's practice in recent years has been exceptionally wide-ranging, particularly in the fields of mechanical & electrical engineering in areas such as optics, telecommunications and associated fields. His work involves advising a wide range of corporate clients, as well as a significant private client base whose fields of interest are even broader.
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Dr Christopher Mellor Senior Patent Attorney
Chris has more than eight years’ experience in the patent profession, specialising in the field of chemistry, particularly medical devices, polymers, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals and surface chemistry. As well as drafting and prosecuting patent applications, he handles contentious EPO opposition and appeal proceedings, provides strategic advice on IP portfolios, and opinions on the infringement and validity of patents.
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Dr David Millar Trainee Patent Attorney
David joined HGF’s Glasgow office in November 2018 as a Trainee Patent Attorney within the Electronics Team.
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Dr Inge Muellejans Senior European Patent Attorney
Inge is a fully qualified European Patent Attorney and worked for 11 years for a leading chemical business in Germany
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Dr Clara Orofino European Patent Attorney
Clara joined HGF’s Glasgow office in February 2019. She has experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnological and oil and gas fields. Clara has also conducted freedom to operate, infringement and patentability opinions.
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Dr Elitsa Peeva Trainee Patent Attorney
Elitsa joined HGF’s Glasgow office in March 2018 to train as a Patent Attorney within the Life Sciences Team.
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Caroline Pigott Senior Trade Mark Attorney
Caroline is an experienced trade mark practitioner, dual qualified as a Solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney.
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Leanne Docherty IP Administration ManagerLeanne Docherty is an IP Administration Manager in our Glasgow office.
