Your idea is a precious and unique thing. HGF can help you protect it.
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From March 1 Patronus IP have merged with HGF
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Patents, Trade Marks, Designs, Copyrights, IP Solicitors, Appeals and Oppositions, Due Diligence and Strategy.
HGF offers everything you would expect of a world-class intellectual property firm, including patent and trade mark acquisition as well as appeals and oppositions to protect your creative work.
We also focus on providing a bespoke service tailored to your industry, to ensure you really get the most out of your big ideas. Our teams are dedicated to providing professional, expert advice and support every step of the way.
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Patents
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Trade Marks
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Appeals & Oppositions
Protecting your investment
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Due Diligence and Freedom-to-Operate
The right foundation for every IP portfolio
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HGF Law
A specialist law firm committed to giving expert advice on contentious and non-contentious IP matters
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IP Inclusive
Working for diversity and inclusion in IP
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Our people think differently, giving our clients the edge
The latest news and cutting edge commentary from across the group
EPO Fees – changes applying from April 2020
The EPO has announced the revised EPO Fees that will apply from 1 April 2020 in its Official Journal. The new amounts will apply to payments made on or after 1 April 2020.
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Coronavirus update - HGF offices
This page provides information on any HGF office closures that may happen as a result of Corona virus safety measures in Europe and the UK.
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HGF wins Scottish “Firm of the Year” for Prosecution at the MIP Awards
We are delighted to announce that HGF won Scottish “Firm of the Year” in the Prosecution category.
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The end of the UPC as we know it?
The German Federal Constitutional Court has issued a decision which ruled the German UPCA Ratification Law to be unconstitutional and void. However, the court dismissed the second set of arguments (violation of fundamental democratic rights and the principle of separation of powers) as in…
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COVID-19 - CONTRACTUAL AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
With the increasing volume of cases and extensive media coverage, there is no doubt Covid-19 represents a significant risk to businesses across the globe. Businesses will inevitably be impacted and will need to plan to minimise and mitigate the risks Covid-19 poses to its business continu…
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IP in Healthcare Conference 2020
HGF's sixth annual Healthcare Conference reviews the latest intellectual property issues in the pharmaceuticals, life sciences and medical devices sectors.
Find out moreWTR 1000 2020
World Trade Mark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2020 guide has now been published and HGF are proud to have 13 Attorneys listed.
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Subsea Expo 2020
HGF Senior Patent Attorney Alastair Blake is attending and speaking at Subsea Expo 2020 on 12th February.
Find out moreTwenty two offices in leading cities across the UK and Continental Europe
Aberdeen
Our Aberdeen office opened in 2011 in response to the wide number of innovative firms in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
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In January 2017, HGF continued its European expansion with the launch of its office in Amsterdam.
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In February 2016, HGF’s second office outside the UK opened in Basel, Switzerland.
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HGF's Birmingham office was opened in November 2012, and since then has gone from strength to strength.
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Following on from the success of our Glasgow and, more recently, our Aberdeen offices, HGF opened an Edinburgh office in early 2012 to provide a base for servicing the many companies and universities we act for in the east coast area.
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Our Glasgow practice has grown rapidly since we opened our doors in 2007, and we now act for many of Scotland’s top companies and universities.
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HGF Heidelberg launched following the merge of HGF and Patronus IP in July 2018.
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Our London office is located in the City of London, the financial centre of the UK and Europe.
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HGF Munich launched following the merge of HGF and Patronus IP in July 2018.
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HGF Munich opened in July 2018 as part of HGF’s continued expansion into Europe.
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Following on from the success of our York office, HGF opened a Newcastle satellite office on May 2nd 2016 to provide a base for servicing the many companies and universities we act for in the north east area.
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Our Nottingham office opened in January 2018. The office provides access to the full wealth of HGF expertise in particular in the field of Chemistry.
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HGF opened an Oxford office in July 2012 to build on our existing strong relationships within the local business and university community.
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HGF Sheffield have been supporting local innovation and technology in South Yorkshire since 1999.
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Since 2001, HGF York have been committed to the continued development of ideas and technology in North Yorkshire.
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