England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
HGF Limited
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HGF Limited has a significant geographical footprint, with offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, France, and Ireland; its teams collaborate to provide well-known, multinational companies with a seamless trade mark offering, which encompasses IP inception, filings, and commercialisation, as well as enforcement and defence proceedings and portfolio management. It is notably strong in the pharmaceutical, automotive, food and drink, media and entertainment, retail, and aerospace sectors. In February 2023, the firm opened a new office in Belfast, and it is therefore well-positioned to service entrepreneurial clients across Northern Ireland. Leeds-based David Potter sits at the helm of the practice with expertise in strategic protection and management of trade mark portfolios. Also in Leeds, CEO Martyn Fish and chairman of the firm Jason Lumber are key members of the team, as well as Richard Wylie, who advises food and beverage brands on trade mark-related mandates. In London, Jonathan Thurgood has significant experience in European brand protection, and Geoff Smith is skilled in assisting clients from the fashion, veterinary, software, and engineering industries. In Manchester, Lauren Somers is a ‘stand-out individual’.
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- 'They take the time to really understand our business and culture, which means that their advice is absolutely tailored to our requirements. Their client portal is really helpful and can be used to create bespoke report templates.’
‘Richard Wylie is a proactive business partner who understands our business to the extent that any materials he directs to us, or issues he raises, are important ones.'
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Key clients
- Emirates
- Halfords
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Work highlights
- Assisting Tommy Hilfiger with its UK trade mark matters, including prosecution, renewals, and contentious matters.
- Acted for Love At First Swipe Dating in the defence of a UK trade mark application.
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