Semiconductor technologies

The semiconductor industry is driven by a constant race to produce smaller, faster and cheaper chips for use in a multitude of devices such as computers, smartphones, smart appliances and gaming hardware. What’s more, the exceptional growth experienced by AI is driving a new wave of semiconductors better suited to supporting AI.

Data centres, consumer electronics and the automotive industry’s demand for increased processing capacity, speed and reduced power consumption call for developments in semiconductor design and fabrication technology, driving revenue in this sector, with significant innovation in AI technology often being spearheaded by smaller firms. 

Many of the attorneys in HGF’s large Electronics group hold electrical engineering degrees and PhDs specifically focusing on semiconductor design and fabrication, along with having developed extensive specialist knowledge of the semiconductor field that proves invaluable in navigating the wealth of prior art in the field.   

The team’s determination to achieve optimum results for clients is apparent in its exceptional attention to detail in European prosecution cases and strategic advice relating to drafting for global prosecution.

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What is EUDAMED and how will it affect your IP strategy?

The “European database on medical devices”, or “EUDAMED”, is the EU’s IT system created by the new Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR). When …

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Event - 19th April 2023

IAM Live: IP and Emerging Technology Europe 2023

HGF is a gold sponsor of IAM Live: IP and Emerging Technology Europe 2023 on the 19th April in London. The rise of AI is changing the way high-tech innovations …

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EPO Board of Appeal decision indicates approach to Core AI Inventions

Potential obstacles to obtaining patent protection in Europe for an improvement in a general method for machine learning have been highlighted by a recent decision (T0702/20) from the EPO Board …

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From Theoretical Proposals to Commercial Reality: The Rise of Innovation and Patent Filings in Quantum Computing

The possibility of quantum computing was first seriously proposed in the early 1980s and is widely regarded as having enormous potential to deliver a step change in the complexity of …

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Ruff day? Cutting edge tech to keep pets healthy

When asked for an example of innovative health technology, we would typically think of systems designed for human consumers – whether wearable devices, home monitoring systems or telehealth. However, here …

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LiDAR: A Significant Support Technology at CES

When visiting CES’ one thing that struck me was the number of companies demonstrating LiDAR technology. LiDAR has been around since the 1960s and was originally developed for aerospace use, …

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Next big step in home health monitoring goes down the toilet

We are all familiar with the recent surge in popularity of wearable health monitoring devices, empowering users to track a variety of health metrics at home. Smart watches are becoming …

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Autonomous Tractors: Coming to a Field Near You

When asked about autonomous vehicles, most people tend to think of technology enabling them to relax whilst their car self-drives down the motorway or freeway. However, a substantial growth area …

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