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HGF partners with Rowan Patents to drive innovation in patent drafting

June 2025

HGF has partnered with Rowan Patents, now part of Clarivate, to enhance and streamline our patent drafting process to continue delivering superior client service. With a continued focus on innovation and growth, HGF leverages cutting-edge technology to maintain market leadership and uphold our dedication to excellence.

As one of Europe’s leading intellectual property firms, we continually seek ways to deliver better outcomes for our clients. By adopting Rowan Patents’ cutting-edge technology, we were able to strengthen the quality, efficiency, and consistency of our drafting workflows.

Read the case study below to find out more about:

  • How HGF adopted Rowan Patents to help navigate the complexities of patent drafting, balancing a resource-intensive process with our dedication to excellence.
  • The benefits of using Rowan Patents and how this has improved efficiency, strengthened consistency, and enhanced our quality of service.
  • The technology behind our efficiency: Learn how Rowan’s powerful platform enabled us to drive efficiency while keeping our attorneys at the heart of our drafting process.
FULL CASE STUDY

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