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HGF’s 8th Annual IP in Retail conference

December 2022

HGF’s 8th Annual IP in Retail conference looked at how the world of retail has seen many changes over the past two years as we exit a global pandemic and still live in uncertain economic times. Our expert speakers considered the IP dimension of current trends and issues in the sector. Please view our conference showreel here.

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Event - 14th January 2026

Seminar on The aftermath of G1/24 - has anything changed?

HGF is hosting a The aftermath of G1/24 – has anything changed? Which will be followed by networking, apero, and snacks. The Seminar will be held on Wednesday, 14th January …

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Personal names as 'brands' in the world of fashion

Episode 1 Personal names as ‘brands’ in the world of fashion    

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Colour in fashion and the difficulties of protecting it

Episode 2 Colour in fashion and the difficulties of protecting it  

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Trade marks which are fashion products, and fashion products which are trade marks

Episode 3 Trade marks which are fashion products, and fashion products which are trade marks

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Zombie Fashion Brands

Episode 4 Zombie Fashion Brands  

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Trade mark rights protecting fashion designs

Episode 5 Trade mark rights protecting fashion designs

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Geographical terms and their protection in fashion

Episode 6 Geographical terms and their protection in fashion Teaser  

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Protection of shape trade marks in fashion

Episode 7 Protection of shape trade marks in fashion  

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