With offices spread across the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, France, and Ireland, HGF Limited boasts ‘excellent technical knowledge’, managing large, international patent portfolios across their entire lifecycle, from inception and enforcement to oppositions and commercialisation. CEO Martyn Fish in Leeds and chair Lucy Johnson in Newcastle are key names to note. Manchester-based Chris Benson spearheads the electronics department, while ’exceptional attorney’ Jennifer Uno in Newcastle leads the engineering practice. The life sciences group is headed up by Kate Taylor (York), and the chemistry offering is chaired by Andrew Wells in Manchester. Rachel Fetches sits in London as head of the law group, and Chris Moore in Birmingham is at the helm of the oppositions practice.
Testimonials
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‘HGF law understands the importance of building long-term relationships with us. They prioritise client communication and collaboration, ensuring that they fully understand our needs and objectives in order to provide tailored legal solutions.’
‘They possess in-depth knowledge of IP statutes, regulations, and case law, enabling them to provide high-quality legal advice to us. Besides, many of them, if not all, have technical expertise so that they can work in complex patent matters, as it allows to better understand and communicate with us in complex matters.’
Key clients
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Smith & Nephew UK Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Mayborn Group on strategic matters and IP protection for its fast-moving product developments.
- Advising Pyramid Biosciences on IP due diligence and IP portfolio management, including drafting and prosecution.