HGF

European IP firm HGF established itself in Germany in 2019 thanks to its acquisition of Patronus IP. The German practice focuses on patent work, with expertise in electronics and mechanical engineering. The team can also call on colleagues in other jurisdictions, especially the UK, to deal with patent and trade mark instructions.

Notable patent attorneys: Benjamin Janutta, Bernhard Ganahl and Christian Himmler.

Notable trade mark practitioner: Julia Saladin.

2025

"Good to deal with and very knowledgeable."

2024

"They are very good at getting the job done. They are professional and reliable."

Markus Zoller

"Professional and knowledgeable."

2023

"Their service is very reliable. I get all necessary technical explanations and input. They provide very good research for prior art and the knowledge of the expert in the specific field of technology."

"They are experts in their field. They are reliable, approachable and good to work with."

"They are prompt, accurate, highly competent and provide a cost-effective service."

"We particularly appreciate their fast reaction."

2022

"We get cost-effective quality work with this firm."

Patent case studies show patent protection and advisory work for clients such as Kurtz, Agraferm, Aalberts Advanced Mechatronics and SIAG energy. Jan Robert Naefe, Markus Zoller, and Aušra Naefe left the firm in 2024. In 2025, Felix Daul joined its Munich office, while Benoît Liénard and Laurent Barbe joined its Paris practice, which is led by Vivien Verbrugge.