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Welcome to HGF Presents – New Video Series

September 2025

Introducing HGF Presents a new video series delivering practical insights into European Patent Law and practice.

Curated by our leading experts in chemistry, life sciences, technology & engineering, each concise episode is designed to keep you ahead of the curve, highlighting:

✔️ Key legal issues
✔️ Common pitfalls
✔️ Strategic considerations

At launch, five complete series are available, each offering technical and authoritative guidance across key areas of European Patent Law.

Future series will be released on a regular basis, providing guidance across a wide range of technical and legal subjects.

All videos are available to watch online at your convenience.

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