Microbiome

IP protection to support sustainable commercial development of microbiome-targeting applications. Discovering the influence of microorganisms on health, disease and wellbeing.

Microbiome targeting technology is a rapidly emerging, complex sector which improves human, animal, and crop health and well-being. Having actively advised on a full-range of IP matters involving manipulation and analysis of microbiomes for almost two decades, HGF has one of the most experienced teams in this area throughout Europe.  

Specialising in therapeutic, diagnostic, nutraceutical, cosmetic and agricultural application, as well as related bioinformatics-powered innovations, the team is well versed in the challenges and opportunities for protecting and commercialising the whole spectrum of microbiome-related inventions, and assists the full range of microbiome-focused companies in developing robust IP strategies, including IP protection, freedom to operate, licensing, European patent opposition and litigation strategies.

Latest updates

What's Next for CAR Cell Therapy?

The first generation CAR T cell was discovered in 1993 when the variable region of an antibody was fused to the constant regions of a T cell receptor.  Now, 20 …

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Event - 30th January 2024

CAR-TCR Summit, Europe 2024

HGF are proud Event Partners of CAR-TCR Europe, which is due to go ahead from 27th – 29th February at ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock in London. This is the European hub …

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First CRISPR therapy approved for use in the UK

In an unprecedented move, the MHRA has approved a CRISPR gene editing therapy ‘Casgevy’  for the treatment of sickle cell disease and beta-thalassaemia in patients with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises. The Casgevy …

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Event - 23rd - 24th April 2024

Microbiome & Probiotic R&D & Business Collaboration Forum: Europe

The 12th Microbiome & Probiotics R&D and Business Forum will take place from the 23rd-24th April at the Postillion Convention Centre in the Hague, Netherlands. This world-renowned event will see …

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IAM Patent 1000 2023

IAM Patent 1000 the world’s leading patent professionals 2023 guide has now been published and we are delighted to have 31 attorneys recognised as world-class individuals in the guide. The …

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What is EUDAMED and how will it affect your IP strategy?

The “European database on medical devices”, or “EUDAMED”, is the EU’s IT system created by the new Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR). When …

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Event - 8th - 9th February 2023

5th Annual Microbiome & Probiotic Conference 2023

The 5th Annual MarketsandMarkets Next Gen Microbiome and Probiotics Conference will take place in San Diego on the 8th-9th of February. This conference will enable you to learn about microbial …

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Event - 29th November 2022

LSPN Europe 2022

HGF is a silver sponsor of LSPN Europe 2022 on 29th November in London. This event will explore some of the biggest challenges facing the Life Sciences Patent Community right now …

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If you would like to discuss how HGF could help you, contact one of our microbiome specialists.