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Office Closed Dates December 2025 / January 2026
HGF Office Closed Dates December 2025 / January 2026 UK Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December 2025 CLOSED Thursday 1 January 2026* CLOSED * Friday 2 January 2026 – …
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The Antibody Series #4 | pH points in antibody claims: when “same pH ” becomes an addition of matter
The Boards of Appeal of the EPO (BoA) are the appeal body that reviews EPO decisions; in this case, they reviewed a revocation in opposition of a patent relating to …
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HGF Director Promotions
We are pleased to announce a number of director promotions that will take effect from 1st December 2025. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional expertise, commitment, and leadership within their respective …
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Mycelium Meets Market Reality: The Quiet Role of IP in Scaling Sustainable Materials
Fungal materials are increasingly used in applications ranging from sustainable packaging and leather alternatives to construction composites, textiles, and biotechnology. These developments are transforming fungi from a niche research subject …
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HGF Partners with 3AF for the P2I2025 Symposium
HGF are pleased to be a partner of P2I2025, the annual symposium organised by the Intellectual Property Commission of the French Aeronautics and Astronautics Association (3AF). The event brings together …
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OIS Investor Forum – Jeffries
HGF is proud to be sponsoring the OIS Investor Forum on 18th November. One of the premier gatherings for leaders, innovators, and investors across the healthcare industry. The forum covers …
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From Stripes to Supermarkets: The Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Need for Precision in Trade Mark Law
On 23 October 2025, Lord Justice Arnold delivered two landmark Court of Appeal decisions addressing trade mark registrability: Thom Browne Inc & Anor v adidas AG [2025] EWCA Civ 1340 …
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Protecting Digital Health innovation in the AI revolution
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform healthcare, from diagnostic imaging and drug discovery to wearable devices and clinical decision support, questions around how to protect these advancements have become …
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