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Engineering

The Engineering landscape is changing, with emerging technologies appearing in once-mature industries.

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With over 40 professionals across Europe, and hubs in both the UK and Germany, the HGF engineering team is a powerhouse of experience and expertise across the sector, working with a domestic and global client base from a diverse range of high-growth industries.

Drawing on a strong technical background in engineering subjects, and a wealth of experience from industry and academia, the team advises clients on the broad engineering landscape, with particular focus in the fields of energy, medical devices, emerging technology, automotive, packaging, construction, food equipment, process manufacture and agriculture. In addition, our engineering attorneys work closely with our IP lawyers in relation to agreements such as for IP licensing, manufacturing and supply, and litigation.

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Engineering sector specialisms

Automotive systems
Baby & infant products
Biomimetics
Construction
Drug delivery devices
Food & beverages packaging
Fuel cells
Oil & gas
Orthopaedics
Renewable energy
Subsea technology
Testing, measurement & electronics
Water management & water treatment
Wound management

Engineering industries

Automotive
CleanTech
Energy
FemTech
Healthcare
Medical devices
Packaging

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IP Ingredients: Can you patent a flavour?

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Event - 12th September 2024

BioNow Health Innovation Catalyst Programme

HGF is proud to be attending the BioNow by The Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub Health and Life Science Innovation Catalyst on 12th September in Manchester. HGF Partner and Head …

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Building the future: 3D concrete printing in modern construction

Earlier this year, I shared my thoughts on the importance of innovation for the construction industry as it works to build a sustainable future (here). One area in which there …

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HGF has been nominated for 'Leadership Training Programme of the Year' in Europe (Excluding UK) award at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact EMEA Awards 2024

HGF are proud to be nominated for the award ‘Leadership Training Programme of the Year’ in Europe (excluding the UK) at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact EMEA Awards 2024. …

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Event - 8th, 22nd February 2024

Dresden & Salzburg Seminar: Successful patent protection in Europe - from application to protection

HGF is pleased to invite you to our upcoming German-language seminar on “Successful patent protection in Europe – from application to defence in Salzburg and Dresden. The seminar provides participants …

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Agritech Thymes: One of Europe’s oldest grape plant variety rights is invalidated

The Italian courts recently heard a case of infringement of a Plant Variety Right (PVR) held by Sun World International LLC protecting the Sugraone grape variety and of the corresponding …

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HGF launches forward-thinking and inclusive parental leave policy - PRESS RELEASE

This policy positions HGF as the first Intellectual Property firm in the UK to provide all eligible colleagues, irrespective of gender with access to the best parental leave and pay …

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Event - 4th - 5th September 2024

HGF are Platinum Sponsors of the Dublin IP and R&D Summit

HGF is proud to be Platinum sponsors of the IP and R&D Summit, taking place on the 4th and 5th of September 2024. This two day event will be held …

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