Trade marks

An organisation’s brands are one of its most valuable properties. They need a protective exclusion zone that only trade marks can provide.

HGF’s team of international trade mark attorneys comprises extensive sector specialists with the specific expertise required to protect and maximise your brands.

Our attorneys and lawyers have a wealth of experience throughout Europe. They provide commercial strategic advice and deliver a variety of online-specific services such as internet and domain-name monitoring and enforcement, whilst taking care of prosecution, oppositions, appeals and IP litigation, representing clients at the EU, UK, German and Benelux Trade Mark Registries.

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Our trade mark specialists

We’ve built our business by recruiting and developing specialists, not generalists. When it comes to protecting your ideas and business, you want to know you’re working with the best – people who truly understand your sector and the potential of your IP.

HGF’s team has trade mark professionals from an array of academic and business backgrounds. Our team-based approach ensures our clients benefit from the very best strategic advice from people who understand not only the legal environment but also the practical side of your business.

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If you would like to discuss how HGF could help you, contact one of our trade mark specialists.

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