HGF are Platinum Sponsors of the Dublin IP and R&D Summit

HGF is proud to be Platinum sponsors of the IP and R&D Summit, taking place on the 4th and 5th of September 2024. This two day event will be held at the following venues:

Day 1 – Enterprise Ireland Offices, Ireland 

Day 2 – The Convention Centre Dublin, Ireland

On day 1, Craig Thomson will be moderating a panel session on: IP Strategy for SMEs and Innovators. This panel will discuss IP strategies for start-ups, focusing on safeguarding ideas and navigating legal complexities.

Panelists:

• Craig Thomson, Partner & Patent Attorney, HGF
• Eoin McManus, General Counsel, Klas
• Pat Fitzgerald, CEO, Beotanics Ltd.
• Michelle Tierney, Co-Founder & CSO, Mbryonics Ltd.
• Donal O’Sullivan, CEO, Nutribio

Sean McDonagh will deliver a fireside chat on: Building a Brand Identity for Your Business, alongside Joe Doyle. They will explore how businesses can create and protect strong brand identities.

Sean will also be moderating a panel session on Day 2 of the event, on: Trade Mark Trends – Combating Counterfeiting and Navigating Dispute Resolution. This panel will cover strategies for trade mark protection, dispute resolution, and tackling AI-driven counterfeiting.

Panelists:

• Sean McDonagh, Trade Mark Director, HGF
• Ralf Duckeck, VP Intellectual Property, ebm-papst Group
• Nancy Rowe, Global Head of Trade Marks, Bausch + Lomb
• Pascal van Troost, Global Intellectual Property Director, Gates
• Inge Buffollo, Director Business Development, EUIPO

HGF Partners Marie Walsh , Jason Lessard and Andrew McGettrick will also be attending and are looking forward to connecting with industry leaders at the event.

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