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IP in Retail Conference Amsterdam 2019

December 2019

Event date: 3rd December 2019

HGF’s second IP in Retail Conference in Amsterdam will take place on 3rd December at the Tobacco Theatre, Amsterdam.

This year HGF is again hosting its well-known “IP in Retail” conference in Amsterdam, following the two successful events recently hosted in Leeds and London.

Our programme will focus on topical IP cases and developments, in the areas of Retail and Commerce. Analyses of recent case-law and developments, in-depth studies of practical issues for businesses, and some exciting “this is how it works” case studies, are amongst the topics.

To RSVP please contact Sinead Mahony or call +44 (0)113 233 0184.

HGF is one of the largest full-service IP firms in Europe, with over 200 IP professionals and 21 offices across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Our Retail Team acts for a growing number of the UK’s high street and international online brands, and offers a full range of IP services in retail and fashion including advising on social media, e-markets, advertising and design clearance, rebranding and portfolio management, plus online/bricks and mortar brand protection.

Our LinkedIn groups, Retail+IPFashion+IP and Food&Drink+IP have over 7,000 members and are designed to bring together those in retail and fashion to discuss stories, recent IP developments and legal updates.

For more information on the Retail Team please visit our Retail and Fashion page.

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