About

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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. It's core work is contentious and transactional IP.

The fact that we can draw on the resource of teams of patent attorneys in specialist fields such life sciences, engineering and electronics, as well as our trade mark attorney colleagues, means that we give more rounded and informed advice more quickly than is possible from any IP practice comprising only solicitors. The key areas of particular focus for the Manchester team are Life Sciences and Retail as well as Education. 


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Intellectual Property - North West

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What the Team is Known For

HGF Law in Manchester is sought after for its expertise in commercialisation and enforcement matters involving all core IP rights. Clients are drawn from a wide range of sectors including retail, life sciences, higher education and technology, and it enjoys strong links with its sister patent and trade mark attorney firm. The team is frequently instructed on matters of multi-jurisdictional scope.

Work Highlights

  • HGF Law assisted the Royal Veterinary College in developing its intellectual property management and licensing business.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Janet Knowles
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Janet Knowles
Head of Intellectual Property
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Senior Statespeople

Janet Knowles is a consultant sought out for her expert handling of non-contentious IP matters. She has extensive experience in patent applications and licensing, and is frequently instructed by clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Michelle Davies
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Michelle Davies
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Band 2

Michelle Davies is highly regarded for her strength in non-contentious IP matters, including licensing agreements and portfolio management. She has particular expertise in the life sciences sector.

We are happy with everything Michelle provided.

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HGF Law LLP

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Intellectual Property

Janet Knowles
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Janet Knowles
Head of Intellectual Property
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Senior Statespeople
Michelle Davies
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Michelle Davies
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Members

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Janet Knowles

Janet Knowles

Head of Department

Michelle Davies

Clients

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AMR Centre Limited

Booker Group Plc

Halfords Group Plc

Kurt Geiger Limited

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Novel Technologies Holdings Limited

Portmeirion Group Plc

Specsavers Optical Healthcare Group

The University of Manchester

Industries

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Education

Life Sciences

Retail