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INTA 2023 Annual Meeting Live+

April 2023

The HGF European team will be attending the INTA 2023 Annual Meeting Live+. It is being held on 16th – 20th May in Singapore.

INTA brings together the most influential brand professionals from across the globe and across industries at the largest gathering of its kind. The event is an opportunity for Business Development networking, unparalleled IP education, and insight from the international community on the challenges—and opportunities—brands face today.

The event will be held both in person and digitally this year.

The HGF team of European attorneys from the UK, Germany and The Netherlands will be attending the event:

Please contact marketing@hgf.com if you wish to arrange a meeting with one of our representatives during the conference and we would be happy to organise.

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