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OWNE 2020

November 2020

Event date: 5th November 2020

HGF will be exhibiting at the OWNE 2020 on 5th and 6th November.

Offshore Wind North East (OWNE) is a leading conference that explores themes and opportunities in the Offshore Wind sector. The event brings together an impressive line-up of speakers to update you on their business activities and how to engage going forward. Agenda can be found here.

HGF will be virtually exhibiting at the event on 5th and 6th November with Patent Director Richard Gover and Trade Mark Attorney Rebecca Grant attending.

Looking for IP advice? At OWNE 2020, HGF will be offering private IP advice sessions and meeting slots are now available to book.

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Rebecca
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Trade Mark Director

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