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PRESS RELEASE – HGF strengthens European presence with three new Partners in France and Germany
HGF is pleased to announce the arrival of three new partners, further strengthening its European presence. Two partners will be joining the firm’s fast-growing French practice, and one will join …
Read articleG1/23: The Enlarged Board of Appeal shift EPO practice towards an “on-sale” bar.
Last week, the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) issued its Decision that both a product put on the market before the date of filing of a European patent application, …
Read articleThe EPO Board of Appeal comments on the scope of the morality exclusion from patentability
The recent decision, T1553/22 of the Board of Appeal required the Board to consider the scope of the exclusions from patentability under Article 53(a) EPC. The invention in this case …
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HGF Shortlisted for Women in Diversity Awards 2026
We are proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative or Programme of the Year category for the Women in Diversity in Law Awards 2026, …
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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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UK IPO fees to increase from 1 April 2026
Whilst the fee changes are subject to parliamentary approval, they are almost certain to take effect – read on to learn more. The United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) …
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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 …
Event detailsRetailers liability and AI Applications
The question of whether the user (consumer) or the provider of an AI application is liable for the infringement of intellectual property rights as a result of the use of …
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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 …
Event detailsFrom 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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