HGF Limited Manchester is a leading European intellectual property firm specializing in comprehensive IP rights protection and commercialization. Operating as part of a larger international network, the firm stands out for its deep industry expertise, multidisciplinary team approach, and commitment to building strong, personal client relationships.
The firm adopts a client-centric methodology, assembling teams of specialists who possess firsthand experience in clients’ industries, enabling tailored and commercially relevant solutions. With a focus on innovation and empowerment, HGF invests in technology and professional development to deliver tangible, sustainable value. The firm serves a diverse clientele including businesses, SMEs, universities, large corporations, and overseas associates across multiple high-tech and creative sectors.
Services Offered
- Patent drafting and prosecution
- Trade mark registration and management
- IP litigation
- Patent oppositions and appeals
- Designs and design rights
- Copyright and database rights protection
- Data protection and privacy
- Trade secrets management
- Due diligence
- Portfolio management
- Strategy development
- Searching and competitor monitoring
- Patent term extensions and SPCs
- Utility models
- Transactional IP and commercial support
- Formalities and renewals
- In-house legal support
- Advertising law
The firm operates within a broad international network with offices across the UK and Europe, including locations in Manchester, London, Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, and Dublin. Services are available in multiple languages, and the team includes specialists in chemistry, life sciences, technology, engineering, and law, supporting industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy, healthcare, retail, and creative media.
