HGF

Firm overview:

HGF is an IP firm with a vast reach across the UK and Europe. The team works from 25 offices in seven European countries on all things IP. The specialist firm’s 190 patent attorneys, trademark attorneys, IP solicitors and practitioners solidify its ability to handle the full IP needs of multi-national clients seeking to grow and protect a brand.

Taking on all aspects of non-contentious trademark and brand matters, this includes protection through domain-name monitoring and enforcement. For disputes, HGF handles oppositions, appeals and litigation and represents its clients before the EU, UK, German and Benelux trademark registries. The team brings particular IP expertise to the pharmaceutical, electronics and engineering sectors.

Team overview:

HGF has 25 offices across seven countries in Europe to assist its cross-border offering, its latest location opened in 2023 in Dresden, Germany.

Richard Wylie, partner and trademark attorney, advises on trademark and design portfolios and prosecution. Wylie’s clients recognise that he “understands fashion businesses as a whole” and “offers great legal advice and guidance when navigating strategy considerations for oppositions/cancellation actions”. In addition to the fashion industry, he assists brands in the food and drinks space and has a client roster ranging in size, from start-ups to FTSE 100 companies.