Immunobiology

The rapid evolution and expansion of applications in targeted cell therapies and immunobiologics has seen significant interest in the use of biological therapies for treating disease, resulting in an evolving and complex patent space. 

Challenges in product efficacy, administration, side effects and costs are driving ongoing research, with IP considerations spanning the preparation of cells, formulations and methods of administration. 

HGFs team of 23 life sciences attorneys, who possess specific immunobiology academic accomplishments and in-house backgrounds, apply a cross-technology approach to building portfolios and data-driven strategies that layer protection and maximise exclusivity periods. 

The team’s extensive insight into regulatory and approval pathways in this area adds a strong commercial focus to the development of economically viable strategies. Furthermore, the multidisciplinary specialists have significant experience in conducting due diligence across every aspect of immunobiology, from genes through to formulation and application processes. 

Working with universities, large pharmaceutical firms and generic companies, HGF creates and protects patents for commercially important products, with significant experience of opposition and appeals before the European Patent Office.

Latest updates

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 - 8th-9th February 2023

5th Annual Microbiome & Probiotic Conference 2023

The 5th Annual MarketsandMarkets Next Gen Microbiome and Probiotics Conference will take place in San Diego on the 8th-9th of February. This conference will enable you to learn about microbial …

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Event - 29th November 2022

LSPN Europe 2022

HGF is a silver sponsor of LSPN Europe 2022 on 29th November in London. This event will explore some of the biggest challenges facing the Life Sciences Patent Community right now …

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Food technology companies and investors - the value of IP landscape analysis

Case study – alt fat innovation Many companies and investors are aware of the importance of identifying and protecting their innovations, and in particular of the importance of obtaining patents …

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Event - 22nd September 2022

BioCap Conference 2022

HGF is a gold sponsor at the BioCap Conference 2022. The conference will be held on Thursday 22 September at the Alderley Park Conference Centre. It connects life sciences businesses, …

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Patenting antibodies in the US and Europe

Is the USPTO now stricter than the EPO on antibody claims? A consideration of recent developments from both sides of the pond. Patent protection for monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies and …

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Event - 10th May 2022

The HGF IP in Healthcare Conference 2022

After a challenging couple of years, we are delighted to invite you to join us for HGF’s eighth annual IP in Healthcare Conference. We will review the latest intellectual property …

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Event - 23rd March 2022

HGF webinar: Getting your first filing right

HGF hosted a webinar on Wednesday 23rd March on Getting your first filing right. One of the most often asked questions of patent attorneys is: “when should we file?” Both …

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If you would like to discuss how HGF could help you, contact one of our immunobiology specialists.