Transactional IP & commercial support

HGF’s expertise in transactions involving IP and data spans all stages of the IP lifecycle, including concept discovery, development, assignments, licensing, collaborations and deal-related due diligence. Furthermore, the transactional and commercial team have specialist capabilities in specific sectors such as pharmaceutical development, clinical trials, contract research, merchandising, franchising, selective distribution and software development agreements.

With leading-edge legal expertise and industry-specific knowledge, our lawyers often work side-by-side with our patent attorneys and trade mark attorneys for pioneering universities and educational institutions, SMEs and multinational businesses. Constantly striving to maximise value through IP, the team works with clients across a range of fields from science and technology through to the brand-rich, retail and food and drink sector.  

Additionally, HGF’s legal team provides strategic and commercial support outside of IP-specific law, covering our clients’ operational and logistical requirements, advising on manufacturing, distribution, supply, quality assurance and other commercial arrangements, along with any associated competition and regulatory issues.

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Our transactional IP & commercial support specialists

We’ve built our business by recruiting and developing specialists, not generalists. When it comes to protecting your ideas and business, you want to know you’re working with the best – people who truly understand your sector and the potential of your IP.

HGF’s team has transactional IP & commercial support professionals from an array of academic and business backgrounds. Our team-based approach ensures our clients benefit from the very best strategic advice from people who understand not only the legal environment but also the practical side of your business.

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If you would like to discuss how HGF could help you, contact one of our transactional IP & commercial support specialists.

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