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HGF Nominated for Two Global IP Awards by IAM and WTR

August 2024

We are proud to announce that HGF has been nominated for two awards at the upcoming Global IP Awards, hosted by IAM and WTR.

The Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 17th October and will celebrate the outstanding achievements of law and attorney firms in litigation, prosecution, and transactional work over the past year.

The Global IP Awards recognise the outstanding contributions and successes of firms that have demonstrated exceptional performance and market reputation in the field of intellectual property.

HGF has been nominated for the following awards:

  • Trade Mark Prosecution Firm of the Year, United Kingdom
  • Trade Mark Attorney Firm of the Year, Benelux

These nominations are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of HGF’s Trade Mark team, and we are delighted to have been recognised amongst the top firms in the industry. Congratulations to the team, and to everyone who has been nominated!

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