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Leader’s League Rankings 2023

July 2023

We are happy to announce the Leaders League rankings for 2023 are now live, and HGF is basking in the spotlight with multiple mentions across various categories.

This recognition reaffirms our commitment to providing outstanding legal services to clients worldwide and showcases the expertise and dedication of our exceptional team of attorneys. HGF has been ranked in various jurisdictions for its exceptional performance and dedication to excellence:

United Kingdom

  • Trade Mark Prosecution – Leading Firm
  • Patent Prosecution – Excellent Firm

Ireland:

  • IP prosecution – Excellent Firm

Netherlands:

    • Trade Mark Prosecution – Highly Recommended
    • Patent Prosecution – Highly Recommended

Germany

  • Trade Mark Prosecution – Recommended
  • Patent Prosecution – Recommended
  • Patent Litigation – Recommended
  • Trade Mark Litigation – Recommended

Austria:

  • Trade Mark Prosecution – Recommended
  • Patent Prosecution – Recommended
  • Trade Mark Litigation – Recommended
  • Patent Litigation – Valuable Practice

Attorneys mentioned in the Rankings:

These remarkable achievements on the Leaders League rankings demonstrate HGF’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to its clients across the globe. The mentions of these outstanding attorneys underscore their dedication and expertise in their respective fields.

For more information and to view the complete rankings, please visit Leaders League’s official website. Congratulations to HGF and its team of exceptional attorneys for this well-deserved recognition!

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