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Brand Collaborations: Partnerships and Placement
I have not met many watch aficionados in my time, but some watch makers and/or brands transcend the aficionado space and become recognised amongst the masses. Omega is certainly one …
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Name that sign! Can a geometric sign be a badge of trade origin?
In a nutshell, yes it can! As long as the sign itself functions as a trade mark and fulfils the basic criteria of being a source identifier and distinguishing goods …
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Original Equipment Manufacturer “OEM” : Practical Considerations in China for retailers
With China being known as the “factory of the world,” Original Equipment Manufacturing and the intellectual property impact are essential considerations for retailers to ensure this is navigated correctly. OEMs …
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HGF are gold sponsors of the IP Counsel Café
The IP Counsel Café is due to go ahead from the 7th-9th May 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Palo Alto. HGF are gold sponsors for this exciting event, which …
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Building a sustainable future: the importance of innovation and intellectual property for the construction industry
Like many industries, the construction industry faces huge challenges as it works toward achieving the ambitious target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Whilst already adhering to stringent environmental standards …
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Recording transactions at the EPO: New practice for signatures on evidence
From 1 April 2024, the EPO will accept digital or text string signatures as alternatives to handwritten or facsimile signatures on contracts and declarations submitted as evidence to support requests …
Read articleSpoiler: You can get patents for software!
I’ve been a patent attorney working in what’s often called “computer-implemented inventions” for around 20 years. Throughout that time, I’ve had many people tell me that you couldn’t get patents …
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HGF Are Proud Sponsors of the Go:Tech Awards 2024
HGF is a proud sponsor of the Go:Tech Awards 2024, which will take place on the 20th of June in London. The Go:Tech Awards brings the UK’s leading professionals, investors …
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Upcoming Webinar: Top 10 Alternative Protein Challenges
EVENT DATE: 27th March 2024 EVENT TIME: 3.00 pm (GMT) Partner and Patent Attorney Kerry Rees will be a guest speaker at Protein Production Technology’s upcoming webinar on Wednesday 27th March …
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