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Innovation & IP Forum and Awards 2022

May 2022

Event date: 31st May 2022

HGF Partner & Patent Attorney Dr Vivien Verbrugge and Patent Director Marie Walsh will be attending the Innovation & IP Forum and Awards 2022 on 31st May in Paris.

The Innovation & IP Forum and Awards is dedicated to challenges and opportunities worldwide in patent, trademark, IT, IP litigation and other related rights. Join this unique one-day event, gathering 500+ international key players from the world of innovation, including General Counsel, IP Directors, Chief Innovation Officers, R&D Directors and Directors of Strategy.

HGF is also nominated in Best IP Advisor UK & Ireland category.

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