Oil & gas

As the oil and gas sector adapts to the realities of the energy transition, innovation remains critical, whether through decommissioning, enhanced recovery technologies, carbon capture solutions, or the repurposing of legacy energy systems for new markets. Protecting that innovation through strategic intellectual property (IP) management is essential.

At HGF, we understand the technologies at the core of this sector – such as oil well technologies, pipe/cable systems, moorings, and harsh environment engineering, and how they are being deployed across oil & gas and  renewables projects.

We support companies facing challenges such as entering unfamiliar IP landscapes and territories, protecting joint R&D outputs, or maximising return on high-cost innovations such as Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Our tailored IP strategies are designed to reduce risk, strengthen competitive positioning, and support long term value creation.

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A cool new IP opportunity in data centre design - can you patent intelligent cooling?

How AI-controlled cooling and digital twins create new IP opportunities and value for data centre innovators. Data centre cooling innovation on the rise The rapid growth in data centres, increasingly …

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Fuelling IP: The 11 Year Odyssey – Hanwha’s solar cell patent opposition

One of the most effective ways to maintain the integrity of the European patent framework is through post-grant opposition proceedings. An opposition allows one or more third parties to challenge …

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Where Does the Real IP Value Lie in AI-Enabled Life Sciences?

After attending the BioTechX conference in Basel last week, talking to people working across pharma, biotech, AI, software, laboratory automation and data management, my main takeaway was clear: the conversation …

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Event - 7th - 10th October 2026

HGF Attending AIPPI World Congress 2026

HGF is attending the AIPPI World Congress 2026, taking place in Hamburg from 7-10 October 2026. Bringing together intellectual property professionals from around the world, the annual Congress is one …

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Can foreign manufacturers escape the long arm of the UPC’s jurisdiction?

In the three years since it became operational, the UPC has established itself as a leading forum for pan-European patent litigation, with a number of decisions raising important questions regarding …

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Materials at the Final Frontier: How Engineering Innovations Are Powering the Future of Space

The Hidden Drivers of the Space Economy Space may be the ultimate testing ground for technology, but its success depends on what we build with, not just what we build. …

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Sustainable Technologies in Space: Protecting Innovation for a Greener Frontier

The modern space race is not just about reaching farther. Although it’s exciting to think that one day we might have holidays on other planets, space travel and exploration in …

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Patents Beyond Earth: Do we need a Martian Patent Office? Part 2

As of 2026, our patent offices are all Earth-based, and there is no comprehensive or harmonised framework for patent rights covering outer space as a region. However, there are a …

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