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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 articleHGF ranked highly recommended in the WIPR Trade Mark Rankings 2025
HGF has been recognised as a leading firm in the recently published World IP Review (WIPR) Trade Mark Rankings 2025. This achievement highlights our continued commitment to excellence in trade …
Read articleT1977/22: Can claims defined by open-ended ranges ever be sufficiently disclosed?
The EPO’s Board of Appeal’s decision in T1977/22 provides an interesting review of the case law concerning the compatibility of whole range sufficiency and claims defined as a result to …
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The draft of The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025 reveals practical details on how to obtain a Precision Bred Organism status
In a recent blog post we discussed the Precision Breeding Regulatory Framework developed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Further details on the application process for Precision Bred Organism confirmation …
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A £2.1M Lesson: The Power of Confidential Information
A recent High Court ruling1 serves as a stark reminder of the importance of respecting confidential business information. Hambro Perks, was found guilty of breaching confidentiality and ordered to pay …
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IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe 2025
HGF is sponsoring the IQPC Global IP Exchange Europe, which will be held on the 11th-12th March 2025 in Meliá, Berlin. Head of Electronics, Chris Benson, will be chairing the …
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IP Ingredients: Pouring Over the Verdict: What Thatchers v Aldi Means for Food & Drink Brands
Readers of our IP Ingredients blog may recall that we covered something of this case last summer in our post IP Ingredients: Summer case law review. The dispute between Thatchers …
Read articleProtecting inventions in Europe and beyond
A patent is a form of registered intellectual property right granted for new, inventive and industrially applicable inventions. Patents are monopoly rights that allow their owners (or licensees) the right …
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Can intellectual property and foreign investment save struggling European eVTOL companies?
With the ongoing funding difficulties in the European eVTOL sector, we look at the role that intellectual property is likely to play in the prospects for the survival of Lilium …
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Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025
The shortlist for the 20th annual Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025 has been announced, and it is a record-breaking year for HGF’s European team with an incredible 23 nominations! This …
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