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HGF Partners Recognised in IAM Strategy 300 2025

August 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 for 2025.

The IAM Strategy 300 recognises individuals who understand how IP can be used to create commercial value and provide exceptional strategic support to businesses around the world. It also highlights those offering outstanding services in the development and execution of IP portfolios.

These rankings are a testament to the continued hard work, dedication, and innovation of our team. We are incredibly proud of our colleagues for this fantastic recognition and would like to congratulate them on this achievement.

HGF has three partners listed in the guide for 2025:

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