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Agritech Thymes: Plant Patent Infringement in the US Relies on Evidence of Asexual Reproduction
A recent case in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Dallas Division) once again highlights how important the initial pleadings and evidence in patent infringement cases …
Read articleExam Success at HGF!
HGF is pleased to announce that several of our attorneys have passed their UK Advanced Patent exams! In no specific order, we would like to say well done and a …
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IP Ingredients: How food companies are using IP to stay ahead of the GLP-1 curve
The impact of GLP-1 on the food and beverage sector GLP-1 agonists, best-known under the brand names Ozempic® and Wegovy®, are medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. …
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European Innovation Remains Strong: The EPO Patent Index 2024
The Patent Index 2024, recently published by the European Patent Office (EPO), provides a rich dataset from which key patent trends can be identified. The data shows that demand for …
Read articleHGF ranked highly recommended in the WIPR Trade Mark Rankings 2025
HGF has been recognised as a leading firm in the recently published World IP Review (WIPR) Trade Mark Rankings 2025. This achievement highlights our continued commitment to excellence in trade …
Read articleT1977/22: Can claims defined by open-ended ranges ever be sufficiently disclosed?
The EPO’s Board of Appeal’s decision in T1977/22 provides an interesting review of the case law concerning the compatibility of whole range sufficiency and claims defined as a result to …
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The draft of The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025 reveals practical details on how to obtain a Precision Bred Organism status
In a recent blog post we discussed the Precision Breeding Regulatory Framework developed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Further details on the application process for Precision Bred Organism confirmation …
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A £2.1M Lesson: The Power of Confidential Information
A recent High Court ruling1 serves as a stark reminder of the importance of respecting confidential business information. Hambro Perks, was found guilty of breaching confidentiality and ordered to pay …
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IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe 2025
HGF is sponsoring the IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe, which will be held on the 11th-12th March 2025 in Meliá, Berlin. Head of Electronics, Chris Benson, will be chairing the …
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