Energy

As the world shifts towards cleaner, more efficient technologies, protecting innovation is essential. At HGF, we help companies operating in the energy sector navigate the evolving landscape with tailored intellectual property (IP) strategies that unlock value and support long-term growth.

From renewables and carbon capture to enhanced oil recovery and digital optimisation, our clients are driving change across the sector. We provide the legal and technical expertise to ensure those innovations are secured and commercially valuable IP protection can be obtained.

As energy systems evolve, your IP strategy must evolve with them. Our multidisciplinary experts combine deep industry knowledge with legal precision to protect innovation and strengthen your competitive position.

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Santen Revisited – CJEU asked to think again on “first authorisation” for SPCs

A new referral to the Court of Justice of the EU will once again consider what is meant by the “first marketing authorisation” requirement of Article 3(d) of the EU …

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Case Law for Non-Reproducible Products as Prior Art

Does a non-reproducible commercially available product form part of the state of the art for a European patent application? This question was answered as “yes” in G 1/23 by the …

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Fuelling IP: The “Charge” of the Century: How Battery Innovation Became the New Tech Race

As the world is reminded of the 1960s “space race” with the launch of Artemis II for humanity’s historic transit around the moon, it feels fitting that the European Patent …

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PRESS RELEASE - Garreth Duncan joins HGF as a Partner in the London office

HGF is pleased to announce the appointment of Garreth Duncan who will be joining the firm as a Partner on 1st April 2026. Garreth joins our Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Group …

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Fuelling IP: UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel – Direction of Travel

Last month, the UK government released their third provisional report on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use covering all of 2025. It is clear that momentum for SAF is building – …

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IP Ingredients: The IP in Personalized nutrItion

Personalised nutrition is the provision of dietary advice which is tailored to a person based on their individual characteristics and lifestyle.  As analytical techniques become faster and cheaper, and AI …

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The Patentability of Deuterated Pharmaceuticals: Insights from the EPO

Deuteration has emerged as a valuable strategy for tailoring the properties of pharmaceutical compounds.  With its expanding role in drug development, it is important to consider how the European Patent …

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IP Ingredients: Winter Case Law Review 2025

A seasonal tasting of recent IP decisions across the UK and EU.  Including notes on what brand owners, creatives, R&D teams and food and drink businesses should take away. Patents …

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