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The 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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The Strawberry Patent Battle: Seeds, Speculation, and Jurisdiction
This case, relating to infringement of a US plant patent, deals with the evidentiary burden required to show infringement of a plant patent in the US, as well as …
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PRESS RELEASE: HGF Announces Promotion of Nine New Partners Following CBPE Investment
HGF is proud to announce the promotion of nine new partners across the firm, marking a significant milestone following private investment from CBPE in October 2024. These promotions follow the …
Read articleHGF named as Intellectual Property Firm of the Year (Leeds) at the Legal Insider Awards
We are proud to announce that HGF has been recognised as the Intellectual Property Firm of the Year – Leeds 2025 – by the Legal Insider! This acknowledgment is a …
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Salzburg Seminar: Patents, trademarks, intellectual property rights – how startups can act strategically
Young companies make many important decisions during the start-up phase. One of the most important questions is: How do I deal strategically with innovations, ideas, and brand development? Those who …
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IP Ingredients: Why are food tech patent applications in Europe falling?
Number of European patent applications and grants in Food Chemistry In March 2025 the European Patent Office (EPO) published its Patent Index 2024 – an analysis of the number of …
Read articleRe-defining Design Protection in the European Union – What it means for your business
On 1 May 2025, the first phase of the European Union’s long-anticipated design law reforms come into effect, with the second phase of changes being brought in on 1 July …
Read articleHGF partners with Rowan Patents to drive innovation in patent drafting
HGF has partnered with Rowan Patents, now part of Clarivate, to enhance and streamline our patent drafting process to continue delivering superior client service. With a continued focus on innovation …
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WIPR Diversity Top 100 2025
HGF’s European Patent Attorney Alexandra Wood has been listed in World IP Review’s (WIPR) Diversity Top 100 2025 World IP Review’s Diversity in IP listings 2025 recognises and celebrates people …
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INTA 2025 Annual Meeting Live
The HGF European team will be attending the INTA Annual Meeting Live, which will take place on 17th-21st May in San Diego, US. The conference will connect some of the …
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