Intellectual Property
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
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(0161) 247 4900About
Provided by HGF Law LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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 continues to advise University of Manchester Innovation Factory on its IP matters. This includes material transfer agreements, licence arrangements and settlement agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We feel confident in HGF's expertise and ability to deliver the IP protection we are seeking. The team are the most responsive and importantly are thorough in their responses."
"HGF Law has an expert strong team that covers all the areas we require. They are extremely responsive and efficient in their work."
"We feel confident in HGF's expertise and ability to deliver the IP protection we are seeking. The team are the most responsive and importantly are thorough in their responses."
"HGF Law has an expert strong team that covers all the areas we require. They are extremely responsive and efficient in their work."
Notable Practitioners
Antony Gold is a consultant at HGF Law in Manchester. He is well regarded for his depth and experience in contentious intellectual property law, acting in trade mark and patent disputes across a range of sectors.
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 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.
"Michelle is a top-notch IP lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
HGF Law LLP
North West
Members
Provided by HGF Law LLP
Clients
Provided by HGF Law LLP
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
Provided by HGF Law LLP
Education
Life Sciences
Retail