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Office Closed Dates December 2025 / January 2026

HGF Office Closed Dates December 2025 / January 2026   UK Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December 2025 CLOSED Thursday 1 January 2026* CLOSED * Friday 2 January 2026 – …

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RAPS European Digital Technologies and Software conference

HGF is proud to be attending the RAPS European Digital Technologies and Software conference in The Netherlands on 30th-31st October. HGF Partner and Patent Attorney Janine Swarbrick and Patent Director …

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HGF recognised in Managing IP’s New “Trusted Talent” Table in Germany

We are proud to announce that HGF has been ranked in Managing IP’s newly launched Trusted Talent table in Germany, a recognition of our ongoing commitment to excellence in intellectual …

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IAM Navigating the UPC conference

HGF are gold sponsors of the IAM Live Navigating the UPC conference. The IAM Live Navigating the UPC will take place at the Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel, Paris on 5th …

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HGF Partners Recognised in IAM Strategy 300 2025

The latest edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists has now been published, and HGF is proud to announce that three of our partners have been listed …

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Exam Success and Congratulations

We are very proud to share news that some of our colleagues have received fantastic results in the European patent qualifying and the UK Foundation exams! We want to congratulate …

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Fashionably IP Podcast – Episodes 21-30 – exploring hot topics in the world of fashion and intellectual property

Episodes 21-30 of the Fashionably IP Podcast where we will be looking at important hot topics in the world of fashion and intellectual property. We will be focusing on key …

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The European Patent Office are running an inspiring collaborative art competition for children

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the European Patent Convention, The European Patent Office (EPO) is running a collaborative art competition for primary schools on the topic …

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Trade marks going green

How brands can engage in ‘green marketing’ while avoiding claims of “greenwashing” Due to rising public awareness of climate change and environmental issues, consumers are increasingly making purchase decisions based …

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