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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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PRESS RELEASE - HGF secures private equity investment.

HGF secures private equity investment to propel its vision of being Europe’s IP Firm of Choice; to  attract top talent and to deliver excellence to clients. Over the past 30 …

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Managing IP Rising Stars 2024

We are delighted to announce that 12 of our esteemed attorneys have been listed in the 2024 Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Rising Stars guide! This prestigious recognition highlights the best …

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Event - 15th - 16th October 2024

LSPN North America Fall 2024

HGF are proud to be platinum sponsors of LSPN North America Fall 2024. This year’s event will be held in San Francisco on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of October …

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Agritech Thymes: Exploring the Agritech IP landscape – past trends and future insights

The agrifood patent landscape analysis recently reported by WIPO provides interesting insights into key areas of innovation and the IP strategies being adopted. The agrifood industry, encompassing both agritech and …

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The Patent Lawyer: UPC’s first year: emergence of a purely civil law system?

The UPC passed its milestone 1 year anniversary on 1 June 2024. At the time of writing we are still awaiting the first substantive decisions on invalidity and infringement, there …

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NK Cell Therapy – an IP update

Advances in CAR-T cell therapy have carved a path for improved treatments in the field of oncology, in particular haematological cancers. In 2018, the European Medicine’s Agency approved the first …

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IP Ingredients: Can you patent a flavour?

If you’ve developed a new drink or food with a distinct flavour or mouthfeel and aren’t sure if it’s patentable, then this article may be for you. We explore broadly …

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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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