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The EPO Board of Appeal comments on the scope of the morality exclusion from patentability
The recent decision, T1553/22 of the Board of Appeal required the Board to consider the scope of the exclusions from patentability under Article 53(a) EPC. The invention in this case …
Read articleBabek International Limited v Iceland Foods Limited [2025] EWHC 547 (IPEC)
In a significant ruling on 11 March 2025, IPEC upheld the validity of Babek International Limited’s UK trade mark for ‘BABEK’ in its case against Iceland Foods Limited. The judgment …
Read articleWIPR Leaders 2025
WIPR Leaders 2025 guide has been published and we are proud to have 23 of our attorneys listed. This year WIPR Leaders embraces a new era of quality-driven recognition, the …
Read articleA Red Card for Dream Pairs? Dream Pairs Kicks Ongoing Trade Mark Infringement Dispute to the Supreme Court
In 2023 Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL (Iconix) filed a trade mark infringement claim against Dream Pairs Europe Inc (Dream Pairs), in relation to the below logos. Iconix own the sportwear …
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Patent and trademark strategy for startups – protect innovation, build your brand, secure growth
HGF invites you to attend a seminar entitled “Patent and Trademark Strategy for Startups – Protecting Innovation, Building Brands, Securing Growth,” followed by networking and refreshments. The seminar will take …
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UPC Seminar in Düsseldorf
HGF and Krieger Mes are hosting a German-language seminar on the UPC in practice: initial experiences, strategies, and practical insights, followed by networking and catering at the Krieger Mes offices. …
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Seminar on Recent Decisions from the UPC and EPO Boards of Appeal
HGF is hosting a Seminar on Inventive Step, Recent Decisions from the UPC and EPO Boards of Appeal, which will be followed by networking, apero, and snacks. The Seminar will …
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The Strawberry Patent Battle: Seeds, Speculation, and Jurisdiction
This case, relating to infringement of a US plant patent, deals with the evidentiary burden required to show infringement of a plant patent in the US, as well as …
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PRESS RELEASE: HGF Announces Promotion of Nine New Partners Following CBPE Investment
HGF is proud to announce the promotion of nine new partners across the firm, marking a significant milestone following private investment from CBPE in October 2024. These promotions follow the …
Read articleHGF named as Intellectual Property Firm of the Year (Leeds) at the Legal Insider Awards
We are proud to announce that HGF has been recognised as the Intellectual Property Firm of the Year – Leeds 2025 – by the Legal Insider! This acknowledgment is a …
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