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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The Secrets of MedTech and Digital Health

Protecting hidden value in an era of connected care and intelligent devices With the explosion of AI and machine learning in the MedTech and Digital Health sectors, trade secrets are …

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PRESS RELEASE - Oliver Pooley joins HGF as a Partner 21st April 2026

HGF is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Pooley who will be joining the firm as a Partner on 21st April 2026. Oliver joins our Technology & Engineering Group …

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Event - 16th April 2026

MedTech Innovation Summit 2026

HGF Partner and Patent Attorney Adam Hines will be attending the MedTech Innovation Summit Dublin 2026, taking place from 28–30 April at The Shelbourne Hotel. As one of Europe’s premier …

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Fuelling IP: Will Oil and Gas Price Shocks Heat or Cool the Energy IP Landscape?

Explosive volatility in energy prices Recent developments in the Middle East have once again highlighted the fragility of global energy markets. Disruption to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and oil transit …

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Can simulations/modelling be patentable?

Simulations and modelling are core products across many industries, including energy, automotive, and AI. This drives a high volume of patent filings. However, their patentability is often unclear because Article …

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AI, Biotech and trade secrets

In this episode of HGF Presents, Amy Dawson and Jess Davis explore how artificial intelligence is opening new possibilities in the biotechnology sector and how trade secrets can be used …

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New Blog Post - Fuelling IP: Five Common Mistakes Energy Innovators Make When Protecting Intellectual Property (IP)

How to avoid undervaluing, under protecting or overlooking critical innovation in the energy sector. Energy companies are being forced to innovate faster than ever, or risk missing out on massive …

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European Drone Companies, Where are Your Patents?

With significant consolidations occurring in the drone and eVTOL sectors, some European companies look set to miss out through a failure of IP strategy. Innovations and technology often account for …

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