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HGF

Intellectual Property

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HGF Law is a specialist IP law practice. It is part of national firm HGF, the second largest trade mark & patent intellectual property practice in the UK. Its core work is contentious and transactional IP.

The Birmingham IP practice of HGF Law continues to grow.  Working in an integrated team with patent and trade mark attorney colleagues, clients are provided with the full suite of services expected from a boutique IP practice including advice on national and global IP protection, IP strategy, IP litigation and dispute resolution and transactional IP for all aspects of IP – patents, designs, trade marks and confidential information.

Particular market sectors where the team in Birmingham has undertaken significant work (in terms of work-levels and complexity / value of litigation and transactions) are advanced manufacturing and engineering, (particularly aerospace), retail and consumer goods.

Clients (12)

  • IHC IQIP
  • Husky Injection Molding (Systems) Ltd
  • Rise Festival Limited
  • All In One Medical Limited
  • Tesla (UK) Limited
  • Spirit Aerospace Inc
  • Unipart Group
  • AGA Rangemaster Group
  • Holland and Barrett Retail Limited
  • Jack Wills
  • Ricardo Plc
  • Babystyle UK

Industries (4)

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods

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Intellectual Property - Midlands

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
HGF Law in Birmingham is a full-service IP practice which works closely with its sister patent and trade mark attorney firm. It counsels clients on patent, design and trade mark registration. The firm has a deep well of experience in IP litigation, including before the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court and High Court.
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Work Highlights

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  • HGF Law acted for AGA Rangemaster Group in an appeal relating to a trademark and copyright infringement claim.

Strengths

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  • HGF offers a quick turnaround in all matters and understands our business and constraints well.

    Intellectual Property respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Marie McMorrow
    Marie McMorrow

    Marie McMorrow

    Marie McMorrow is the head of department at HGF Law in Birmingham. She is highly sought after for her experience in trade mark, copyright and patent disputes. She is frequently instructed on complex cross-border IP matters and regularly appears before the High Court and IPEC.

    • Marie is very attentive and experienced.

      Intellectual Property respondentUK
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