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HGF are Gold Partners of the Trade Secret IP Protection & Management Summit

August 2023

HGF are Gold Partners of the Trade Secret IP Protection & Management Summit, due to go ahead in Brussels on the 14th-15th November 2023.

The two-day event will bring experts together to discuss the industry challenges. Hear from industry speakers that will help you gain the knowledge to maintain an edge in an ever-competitive marketplace.

Participants will have the opportunity to take part in interactive panel sessions and form business connections with IP leaders and legal experts. You can establish the importance of trade secret IP of the expectation of the rise of AI and explore how to audit your company’s trade secret IP.

Michelle Davies will be moderating the panel session:

Day 1 | 2:45 | Optimal approaches towards in-house trade secret responsibility & management.

HGF Partner and IP Solicitor, Michelle Davies, IP Solicitor, Christie Batty and HGF Partner and Patent Attorney Lauris Kemp will be attending the event.

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