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Scottish IP Firm of the Year opens office in Aberdeen

HGF Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys is delighted to announce that it is opening a dedicated office in Aberdeen in a move which demonstrates its commitment to the Scottish market after being named Scottish IP Firm of the Year 2011 by Managing Intellectual Property magazine.

Former Junior Chamber International (JCI) Aberdeen president and patent attorney Craig Watson joins HGF as a partner to lead the new office at the Innovation Park at the Bridge of Don. Craig’s experience in the energy, oil and gas and renewables sectors will enhance the considerable expertise of the Scottish HGF team of partners Dr Gary Wilson, Dr Glen Wilson and patent director Douglas Drysdale.

Dr Gary Wilson, head of HGF Scotland, said: “HGF already provides IP services to international energy clients through our network of offices in Scotland and England. Opening a dedicated office in Aberdeen will put us in a great position to build on our growing reputation in the North East in this sector.

“Since opening an office in Glasgow in 2007, HGF has gone from strength to strength in Scotland, culminating in the firm being named Scottish IP Firm of the Year in 2011 by Managing Intellectual Property magazine. We are pleased to welcome Craig to the HGF team. He brings over a decade of experience in the Aberdeen energy industry and will be a fantastic asset to the Scottish team.”

Craig Watson said: “Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is widely recognised as the global leader in innovation for the energy market and I am pleased to continue to support the industry by joining HGF Scotland and look forward to leading the firm’s Aberdeen office. HGF has built a reputation for strong technical expertise and client service in Scotland which we will continue in Aberdeen.”

Harrison Goddard Foote has become one of the UK’s leading full service Patent and Trade Mark attorneys. From offices in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Sheffield and York, HGF advises on all aspects of intellectual property including: invention identification; branding; patent and trade mark filing and prosecution; design registration; portfolio creation and management; licensing; litigation and dispute resolution.

Nationally, HGF has six specialist business groups focused upon the broad technical fields of: Physics and engineering; Chemistry, Life Sciences; Pharmaceuticals; Electronics and Software; and Trademarks.

HGF provides the full range of services expected from a leading patent and trade mark firm, and has a dynamic approach to oppositions and appeals, strategic portfolio development, and due diligence that distinguishes HGF within the IP marketplace. The firm’s reputation has grown by providing clients with exceptional levels of service, commercial acumen and technical understanding.

HGF will be attending the Offshore Europe Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in Aberdeen on 6-8 September and can be found at stand 5D51. To book an appointment to meet Craig please call him on 07527 922866 or email cwatson@hgf.com

For more information on any aspect of IP, please contact the Aberdeen office, Davidson House, Campus 1, Aberdeen Innovation Park, Balgownie Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB22 8GT

E: cwatson@hgf.com