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WTR Global Leaders 2022

October 2022

The fourth edition of WTR Global Leaders has been published and we’re delighted to have five of our attorneys recognised and listed.

The guide brings together the world’s foremost law firm and corporate trademark experts, allowing the wider community to benefit from their insight, experience and perspectives.

WTR Global Leaders draws on the market-leading research projects – the WTR 1000 and WTR 300 – to identify the best of the best in trademark practice.

Congratulations to HGF attorneys who are listed:

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