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G1/26 – A new Enlarged Board referral questions whether claims should be interpreted differently when considering patentability and added subject matter.

The Enlarged Board of Appeal’s decision on claim interpretation, G1/24, continues to provoke discussion as to how the description should be ‘consulted’ when assessing issues relating to patentability. Hot on …

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IP Clinic for SMEs at ETZ EnergyWorks

Following the success of our first session, we’re pleased to announce our next Intellectual Property (IP) clinic taking place at ETZ EnergyWorks in Aberdeen on Wednesday 24 June 2026, from …

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HGF celebrates strong results in IAM Patent 1000 rankings 2026

We are proud to announce that HGF has once again achieved outstanding recognition in the IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2026. With 23 of our attorneys …

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HGF are proud sponsors of Retail Week General Counsel 2026

HGF is proud to be sponsoring Retail Week General Counsel. This will take place on Wednesday 3rd June at Ham Yard Hotel. The retail legal landscape is undergoing a fundamental …

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AI Governance: In Pursuit of a Rapidly Moving Target

1. Introduction: the governance paradox There is a growing paradox in boardrooms and legal teams: everyone is tired of talking about AI—and yet no one can afford to stop. Artificial …

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What are the practical implications of the reform of EU Design Law coming into force on 1st July 2026?

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis of HGF discuss the Phase II changes of EU Registered Design Law coming into force on 1st July 2026 and their impact on the world …

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Fuelling IP: Green Branding and Trade Mark Risk in the Energy Transition

What do the trade marks GREEN STEAM[1], ECO FLOW[2] and [3] have in common?  The answer is that they are all marks that have been refused by the EU Intellectual …

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Pro = Active? CJEU asked to decide

In a new referral to the EU’s Court of Justice (C-794/25), the CJEU has been asked to rule on the question whether an approved pro-drug of a previously approved active …

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IP Clinic for SMEs at ETZ EnergyWorks

We’re pleased to announce a free Intellectual Property (IP) clinic taking place at ETZ EnergyWorks in Aberdeen on Wednesday 27th May, from 11.00am to 4.00pm, designed to support SMEs in …

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