BROWSE CERTIFIED COMPANIES
HGF
Updated October 2025.
About HGF
Company Overview
HGF is one of Europe’s leading intellectual property firms, offering a fully integrated IP solution across patents, trademarks, designs, and legal services. Founded in 1995, it has grown to over 190 specialists in 25 offices across the UK and Europe. HGF supports innovation through expert, commercially focused advice, serving clients in sectors like life sciences, AI, energy, and fashion. Its dynamic growth strategy and commitment to excellence have earned it multiple industry awards and a reputation for long-term client partnerships.
HGF Head Office
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Yorkshire & Humber, United Kingdom
Yorkshire & Humber, United Kingdom
Employee Demographics
Tenure
- <2 years - 19%
- 2-5 years - 28%
- 6-10 years - 29%
- 11-15 years - 13%
- 16-20 years - 5%
- Over 20 years - 6%
Company Culture at HGF
The employee experience below at HGF, compared to a typical company.
71% of employees at HGF say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
97%
This is a physically safe place to work.
97%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
94%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.
90%
When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.
89%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their age.
Working at HGF
HGF Together Live: our first all-company event bringing us together to learn, share, and celebrate.
Celebrating Pride Month, embracing inclusion, joy, and being our authentic selves
HGF Bake Off: bringing teams together with creativity, friendly competition, and delicious treats.
The Annual HGF quiz was a great event, well attended, and a chance for everyone to mix in a social environment.
Learning & Development is key in HGF. Our Leadership Development program helps to create great leaders.
HGF Together Live: our first all-company event bringing us together to learn, share, and celebrate.
Fresh, modern, collaborative, our recent update to The Hague office gives us a space to thrive together.
Celebrating Pride Month, embracing inclusion, joy, and being our authentic selves
HGF Bake Off: bringing teams together with creativity, friendly competition, and delicious treats.
Celebrating a decade of HGF Netherlands—past achievements, future innovation, and shared success.
The Annual HGF quiz was a great event, well attended, and a chance for everyone to mix in a social environment.
Learning & Development is key in HGF. Our Leadership Development program helps to create great leaders.
Getting the list of awards....
Best Workplaces Lists
Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise HGF on the following Best Workplaces Lists.
Interested in a career at HGF, or just want to know more?
To discover what sets HGF apart and explore relevant career opportunities, take a look at their website.
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