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Sector group

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
Healthcare
Medical devices
Packaging

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HGF ranked Gold in the FT special report – Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2022

HGF has been ranked in the ‘Gold’ and ‘Silver’ bands in The Financial Times special report ‘Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms’ published on the 16th June 2022. More than 10,000 …

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Success at the Managing IP Awards 2022

HGF was nominated for a staggering 12 awards last night at the Managing IP Awards in London, and are delighted that the firm won European Trade Mark Firm of the …

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Managing Intellectual Property firm rankings - patents 2022

HGF is delighted to be ranked Tier 1 and Tier 2 in the latest Managing Intellectual Property firm rankings for patent work. Managing Intellectual Property has published the patent work …

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HGF joins The Black Solicitors Network

The Black Solicitors Network is the primary voice of black solicitors in England and Wales; committed to achieving equality of access, retention and promotion of black solicitors. We are excited …

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WIPR Leaders 2022

WIPR Leaders 2022 guide has been published and we are delighted to have six patent and trade mark attorneys listed. WIPR Leaders is the leading guide to patent and trade …

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Patentability of Simulations in Europe

Simulations offer a powerful tool in modern-day engineering. Subjecting designs to initial testing in a simulated environment will, for many designs, reduce costs owing to reduced needs to produce and …

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Prominence given to the preservation of the status quo

The Court of Appeal has stayed an interim injunction to allow Mylan’s generic to remain on the market in a bid to preserve the status quo, despite recognising that damages …

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