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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HGF Presents - Patent Restoration

Patents can sometimes lapse unintentionally, usually because a renewal fee was missed, but it may be possible to get them back if you act quickly and explain what happened. The …

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HGF Presents - G1/25 - Description Amendments at the EPO

G1/25 relates to the requirement to amend the description in Europe. This video explores how G1/25 has changed this practice, in particular in view of the “holistic approach” of considering …

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From Sample to Answer: Protecting Innovation in Analytical Technologies

In analytical healthcare technologies, speed matters. It’s not enough for a result to be correct: it must arrive in time to inform diagnosis or treatment. Otherwise, even an impressive measurement …

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The Greener GLP-1 Agonist: Innovation towards reducing the environmental impact of weight loss drugs

GLP-1 agonists have rapidly transformed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, with products such as Wegovy®, Ozempic® and Mounjaro® becoming some of the most high profile medicines in …

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Event - 7th - 10th October 2026

HGF Attending AIPPI World Congress 2026

HGF is attending the AIPPI World Congress 2026, taking place in Hamburg from 7-10 October 2026. Bringing together intellectual property professionals from around the world, the annual Congress is one …

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EPO v UPC: How the EPO’s and UPC’s approaches to validity give us food for thought when drafting and prosecuting patent applications destined for Europe (Part 1)

The Unified Patents Court (UPC) opened its doors on 1 June 2023 and is already having a significant impact on EPO practice. Less than a year after opening, the UPC …

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UPC CoA confirms jurisdiction over pending European patent application

Now patent holders may be locked into the UPC system even prior to grant.   The UPC has jurisdiction over European patents that have not been opted out. But what about …

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IP Ingredients: Patenting Performance – Protecting the Science Behind a Personal Best

The world of food supplements moves quickly. A product can trend on social media as soon as a top athlete is seen using it in training. However, it can still …

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