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Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024
The 19th annual Managing IP Awards: EMEA Awards 2024 shortlist has now been published and HGF are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for a staggering 17 awards. …
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Blog Series: IP Ingredients, Part 7: Data in food and beverage patent applications – Why, What & How much?
Questions I often get asked by innovators looking to file a patent application include: “What kind of experimental data do I need to include?” and “How many examples do we …
Read articleHGF ranked in The Legal 500 Germany 2024
HGF is proud to be ranked in The Legal 500 Germany 2024 guide. The Legal 500 provides the most comprehensive worldwide coverage on recommended Law firms, Lawyers, Attorneys, Advocates, Solicitors, …
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EPO Annual Fee Increases
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that revised Official Fees will apply to payments made on or after Monday 1st April 2024. The majority of fees will increase by …
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Tanya Waller Recognised as Lexology Legal Influencer for IP
We are delighted to share that our Trade Mark Director Tanya Waller has been recognised as a Lexology Legal influencer for Q4/2023! Tanya provides high-quality legal content for our website …
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WTR 1000 2024
We are delighted to announce that our European trade mark team has been recognised in the gold tier world Trade Mark Review 1000 2024. The firm is also proud to …
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Blog Series – IP Ingredients, Part 6: Geographical Indications: “What’s in a [place] name?”
You are likely to be familiar with Scotch Whisky, Champagne, Welsh Lamb, Stilton blue cheese and Jersey royal potatoes but did you know that the names of some of your …
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How to Use IP Strategy to Tip the Odds in Your Favour
Porter’s Five Forces model [1] is just one example of a convenient model for exploring and understanding the forces at play in a competitive marketplace. Michael Porter’s Five Forces model …
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Blog Series: IP Ingredients, Part 5: New Year’s Resolutions
Since the clock struck midnight and we bid farewell to another year, many of us have embarked on the journey of self-improvement through New Year’s resolutions. While hitting the gym …
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