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MIP IP Rising Stars 2020/2021

October 2020

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) IP Rising Stars 2020/21 guide has been published. HGF is delighted to have 4 attorneys listed.

This special publication recognises some of the best up-and-coming IP practitioners in private practice who contributed to the success of their firms and clients. It is based on the information obtained during the research for the IP STARS rankings and MIP awards programme.

The firm is delighted to have 4 IP Rising Stars listed:

For more information about MIP IP Rising Stars 2020/21 please click here.

The firm also has 14 IP stars listed for 2020, you can find the list here.

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