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IAM IP & Emerging Technology Europe

March 2024

Event date: 6th March 2024

HGF are delighted to be Gold sponsors of the IP & Emerging Technology Europe event, due to take place on the 6th March in London

The event will be held in Cavendish Square, London where HGF Partner Matt Cassie will be moderating the panel session ‘New verticals and opportunities.’

The session will cover the emergence of new technologies – and the uptake of existing technologies by new sectors – and how this presents new opportunities for IP deal-making. The session will also explore:

  • Zooming in on IP opportunities for IoT and video codec
  • How best to capitalise on new licensing opportunities
  • Getting deals done in unfamiliar sectors

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