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Life sciences

HGF’s life sciences attorneys understand the challenges associated with commercially focused IP management and can advise on the pertinent issues, from invention conception through to patent term extension, to maximise the value of intellectual property.

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As one of Europe’s largest groups of specialist life science attorneys, HGF has the wealth of technical and legal expertise to deliver truly global, commercially-focused strategies.

From protecting new research from Europe’s most prestigious universities, to high-profile oppositions for international healthcare companies on market-leading technologies, the team possesses in-depth legal experience. Particular technical expertise within the group covers the fields of food technology, microbiome for therapeutic purposes, cell and gene therapy, bioinformatics, cleantech, agritech, immunobiology, gene editing technologies, personalised medicine and anti-infectives.

In addition, our life sciences attorneys work closely with our IP lawyers in relation to life cycle agreements such as MTAs, R&D collaborations, companion diagnostics, IP licensing, clinical trials through to commercial manufacturing and supply, and litigation.

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Life sciences sector specialisms

Agritech
Anti-infectives
Bioinformatics
Cell & gene therapy
Diagnostics
Food technology
Gene editing technologies
Immunobiology
Microbiome
Personalised medicine

Life sciences industries

CleanTech
FemTech
Finance
Food & drink
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals

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As reported by our colleague Joanne Meredith in her recent post (click here to read), Phase One of the EU’s “Design Reform Package” became effective on 1 May 2025, with …

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Managing Intellectual Property practitioner rankings – IP Stars 2025

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Managing IP firm rankings – Trade Marks 2025

HGF has once again been highly recognised in the Managing Intellectual Property firm rankings for trade marks, with Tier 1 rankings and high recommendations in several key jurisdictions. Each year, …

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HGF receives exceptional results in IAM Patent 1000 rankings 2025

We are proud to announce that HGF has once again achieved outstanding recognition in the IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2025. With 29 of our attorneys …

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The energy transition has brought unprecedented change to the energy sector. Whilst change can bring uncertainty and challenges, it also brings opportunities. Many companies have already seized on the opportunity …

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HGF Ranked #1 in the UK for Trade Mark Portfolios in the 2025 Trade Mark Filing Trends Report by Clarivate.

HGF has achieved the #1 ranking for the UK for trade mark portfolios in the newly released 2025 Trade mark Filing Trends report by Clarivate, recognising the firm as a …

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Babek International Limited v Iceland Foods Limited [2025] EWHC 547 (IPEC)

In a significant ruling on 11 March 2025, IPEC upheld the validity of Babek International Limited’s UK trade mark for ‘BABEK’ in its case against Iceland Foods Limited. The judgment …

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WIPR Leaders 2025

WIPR Leaders 2025 guide has been published and we are proud to have 23 of our attorneys listed. This year WIPR Leaders embraces a new era of quality-driven recognition, the …

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