Awards
Managing IP Rising Stars 2024
October 2024
We are delighted to announce that 12 of our esteemed attorneys have been listed in the 2024 Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Rising Stars guide! This prestigious recognition highlights the best up-and-coming intellectual property practitioners who are making significant contributions to their clients’ success and the broader IP community.
The Managing IP Stars selection process is highly competitive, with individuals evaluated based on their expertise, contributions to their firms, and active involvement in the intellectual property field. For the 2024 edition, the Managing IP research team used comprehensive data, specifically firm submissions and market feedback, to determine the most promising talent in the industry.
Congratulations to the HGF attorneys who are listed:
- Jason Chester, Trade Mark Director, UK (England)
- Apostolos Dakanalis, Trade Mark Director, UK (England)
- Christian Himmler, Patent Director, Germany
- Nathan Hinks, Partner & Patent Attorney, UK (England)
- Sean McDonagh, Trade Mark Director, UK (Ireland)
- Christopher Mellor, Patent Director, UK (Scotland)
- Clara Orofino Pena – Senior Patent Attorney, UK (Scotland)
- Caroline Pigott – Trade Mark Director, UK (Scotland)
- Ellie Purnell – Partner & Patent Attorney, UK (England)
- Cassie Smith – Patent Attorney, UK (Ireland)
- Rob Walton – Patent Director, UK (England)
- Vincent Van Der Mark, Patent Attorney, The Netherlands
Read the full rankings below.