Semiconductors lie at the core of modern computing. Improvements in semiconductor technology from smaller geometries enabling higher speeds and lower power consumption, improved integration and packaging, and innovative architectures are fundamentally changing computer technologies.

As such the IP landscape surrounding semiconductors is among the most complex and politically driven in the tech world. With growing geopolitical tensions and strategic shifts in global manufacturing and supply chains, semiconductor companies must think globally and precisely when it comes to IP.

At HGF, we work with clients developing chip architectures, fabrication methods, and next-generation materials at the frontier of performance. Changes such as the US CHIPS Act and EU CHIPS Act are reshaping supply chains and investment patterns, prompting IP strategies that respond to new manufacturing geographies and legal frameworks.

Balancing patent protection and trade secret strategy is particularly critical in the semiconductor space, as defining a patent strategy. We support companies in making these decisions within the context of high R&D costs, fast technology cycles, and raising enforcement activity by Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs).

Backed by technical knowledge and extensive legal expertise, we help semiconductor innovators to secure the protection needed to stay ahead in a volatile, high-stakes industry. Whether you’re filing in the EU, the US, or in East Asian fabrication hubs, our team is experienced in ensuring semiconductor IP is both comprehensive and enforceable.