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HGF are proud to announce 14 of our colleagues have completed a bite-sized MBA and have now achieved a strategy consultation accreditation awarded from The University of East Anglia. The Strategy Consultant: Badge Metadata is an award-winning executive development programme designed for professionals, mangers and rising and emerging leaders, empowering them to analyse any organisation and spot opportunities that will drive change. Congratulations to our colleagues who have achieved a strategy consultation accreditation: Adjoa Anim [Ah-jwah A-neem] Caroline Pigott Emily Thao Jennifer Bailey James Doran Mitsuka Maruyama Mark Sellick Robin van Stipriaan Steff jackson Sarah McCrann Susan Riley Lucy Johnson Roxna Kapadia Scott Fletcher #Awards #HGF #IntellectualProperty 

Are you interested in IP and the Agritech industry? We are proud to announce the HGF Agritech team are now members of the UK Agri-Tech Centre! The UK Agri-Tech Centre offers a complete life-cycle of support, driving agri-tech innovation and adoption through world-class facilities, expert knowledge and business support for UK companies in the Agritech sector. We are looking forward to getting more involved with the centre, offering IP help and guidance to members. If you would like to join our LinkedIn Agritech group and stay up to date with the latest articles and news from our Agritech specialists, join here: https://lnkd.in/efgrYSyi #AgriTech #HGF #IntellectualProperty #UKAgriTechCentre #Membership

HGF COO Lucy Johnson and Head of Engineering Jennifer Uno will be attending the AIPLA Annual Meeting on 24th-26th October in Maryland, USA. The meeting will include skills workshops, social events and networking opportunities, along with panels on all aspects of IP Law. This must attend event will include key updates on: 🌍 Updates on the Unified Patent Court ™ Trademark Counterfeit Enforcement 🎨 Design Patent Law Click here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/g7qx97_M #HGF #IntellectualProperty #Patents #TradeMarks 

Our first menopause care webinar took place last week! Hosted by Melissa Sookia, Founder & Superintendent Pharmacist at LIVVE, a UK-licensed pharmacy specialising in menopause and perimenopause care, the session was packed with valuable insights. Melissa covered all aspects of menopause care, providing practical tips on how to support those experiencing it and offering guidance on recognising the key symptoms. Our senior HR advisor Mitsuka Maruyama comments ‘Since the HGF Menopause Affinity Group started in October 2023, it has helped to change the perception of the topic. We believe as part of our People Value, it is so important that colleagues feel they can talk about their experiences/worries in a psychologically safe space. Melissa’s webinar was another stepping stone. The webinar was open to all colleagues in HGF and external HGF networks. We had 71 participants for all to learn more about Menopause. I am very pleased we had this new learning opportunity, and making positive progress for our colleagues.’ #MenopauseSupport #HealthAndWellness #LivvePharmacy #MenopauseCare

Our Partner and Patent Attorney Douglas Drysdale will be attending the CRISPR Based Medicine Congress in London on 23rd-25th October. Douglas will be speaking on the panel 'The IP Space for CRISPR & Gene Editing Technology,' which will explore: ✔Bioinformatics Approaches, Methodologies & Technologies ✔Leveraging Multi-Omics in Precision Medicine in Pharma ✔Multi-Omics in Cell & Gene Therapy Click here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gjxejFiD #HGF #IntellectualProperty #Technology #Medicine

Curious to find out how a strong IP strategy can drive business success? Our Life Sciences Partner, Kerry Rees, sat down with Protein Production Technology International to discuss key insights on patents, aligning IP with business goals, and the risks of early disclosure. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eHWVVc4e #FoodTech #HGF #IntellectualProperty #Patents

In the fast-evolving MedTech sector with the ever increasing prevalence of digital health solutions, artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly common role in innovation, being used to improve diagnostics, treatments, and patient care. Start-ups and SMEs are driving innovation with AI-powered MedTech solutions across healthcare. In her latest article, Patent Director Janine Swarbrick discusses why IP is at the forefront of innovation, and how to navigate key issues like IP education, NDAs, and more! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/exmhH5hu #HGF #IntellectualProperty #AI #HealthCare #SME #SMEs #StartUps #DigitalHealth #MedTech #Patents #IP #ArtificialIntelligence

Our Head of Law Rachel Fetches is discussing all things ‘Practical experiences and insights of using the UPC’ in the latest episode of Two IPs in a Pod podcast. This episode will discuss the potential of the UPC for SMEs, international businesses, and the opportunities and hurdles presented and much more! Click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/eFBNMSK2 #UPC #IntellectualProperty #SMEs #Podcast

We are proud to announce that HGF has won the Benelux Trade Mark Attorney Firm of the Year award at the Global IP Awards! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our fantastic Trade Mark team. Congratulations to the team! https://lnkd.in/gwRbbJ6N #GlobalIPAwards #HGFEurope #TradeMarks #Awards #IntellectualProperty

The next instalment of the IP Ingredients is out now, and this unique edition has captured key trends in FoodTech through an infographic! Jennifer Bailey and Tanya Waller focus on IP in the context of the food & drink sector and the key trends in FoodTech identified in the recent Patent Landscape Report on Agrifood produced by the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO. Key trends covered are: 💡Leading FoodTech sectors driving innovation 📈Sector growth 🌍Top countries advancing alternative nutrient sources View the full infographic here: https://lnkd.in/eKkfNQBQ #FoodTech #IPIngredients #FoodandDrink #HGFEurope