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IP Ingredients: Can you patent a flavour?
If you’ve developed a new drink or food with a distinct flavour or mouthfeel and aren’t sure if it’s patentable, then this article may be for you. We explore broadly …
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BioNow Health Innovation Catalyst Programme
HGF is proud to be attending the BioNow by The Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub Health and Life Science Innovation Catalyst on 12th September in Manchester. HGF Partner and Head …
Event detailsBuilding the future: 3D concrete printing in modern construction
Earlier this year, I shared my thoughts on the importance of innovation for the construction industry as it works to build a sustainable future (here). One area in which there …
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HGF has been nominated for ‘Leadership Training Programme of the Year’ in Europe (Excluding UK) award at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact EMEA Awards 2024
HGF are proud to be nominated for the award ‘Leadership Training Programme of the Year’ in Europe (excluding the UK) at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact EMEA Awards 2024. …
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Dresden & Salzburg Seminar: Successful patent protection in Europe – from application to protection
HGF is pleased to invite you to our upcoming German-language seminar on “Successful patent protection in Europe – from application to defence in Salzburg and Dresden. The seminar provides participants …
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Agritech Thymes: One of Europe’s oldest grape plant variety rights is invalidated
The Italian courts recently heard a case of infringement of a Plant Variety Right (PVR) held by Sun World International LLC protecting the Sugraone grape variety and of the corresponding …
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HGF launches forward-thinking and inclusive parental leave policy – PRESS RELEASE
This policy positions HGF as the first Intellectual Property firm in the UK to provide all eligible colleagues, irrespective of gender with access to the best parental leave and pay …
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HGF are Platinum Sponsors of the Dublin IP and R&D Summit
HGF is proud to be Platinum sponsors of the IP and R&D Summit, taking place on the 4th and 5th of September 2024. This two day event will be held …
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Pro-Manchester Creative Conference
HGF is proud to be a premium sponsor of the Pro-Manchester Creative Conference which will be held at the UA92 in Manchester on 20th September. The conference will discuss digital …
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