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Basel seminar – New developments in SPCs

VENUE – Der Teufelhof Basel, The Archaeological Cellar Join us on Wednesday 16th September 5:30 – 8:00 pm (CEST) for our seminar on the latest developments in Supplementary Protection Certificates …

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Playing Loose – CJEU asked to decide on combination SPCs

In a new referral (C-262/26), the EU’s Court of Justice has been asked to decide whether a medicine which receives a marketing authorisation (MA) as a monotherapy, but labelled with …

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HGF named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2026

HGF has been named in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2026 list. The Best Workplaces for Women list recognises companies in the UK that are removing barriers to women’s career advancement and creating workplaces where …

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HGF Ranked Highly in UK WIPR Trade Mark Rankings

We are happy to announce that the WIPR rankings are now live and HGF has been highly ranked.  HGF has been recognised as:  Highly Recommended in Non-Contentious  The results detail …

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Top 250 Women in IP and Corporate Stars Rankings Revealed 

HGF Partner Rachel Fetches has been recognised in Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP.  Rachel’s inclusion in this year’s rankings is a reflection of her extensive experience, technical expertise, …

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New ‘Technical Character’ Guidance Formalised by UKIPO Practice Note

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has now released formal guidance for examining UK patent applications directed to software and AI inventions. The practice note comes almost six months since …

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IP Clinic for SMEs at ETZ EnergyWorks

If you’re developing a new technology or growing your business, understanding your intellectual property (IP) early can help you protect your innovation, attract investment and avoid costly mistakes. Join HGF …

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Fuelling IP: Powering the Future: A Conversation with a Battery Technology Expert

Ceren Zor is a Senior Battery Scientist working for About:Energy, a battery modelling and simulation start-up. She describes herself as an electrochemist, battery materials scientist, and engineer. She has over …

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PRESS RELEASE – HGF strengthens Life Science team with two new Partners in Basel and Bristol

HGF has strengthened its European Life Sciences practice with the appointment of two experienced Partners, Frédéric Didelon in Basel and Fergus Manford in Bristol, who join the firm on 1 …

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