Knowledge Hub Archive

And it all Started with a Big Bang! – The New WIPO Standard for Sequence Listings (ST.26)

There is a requirement that biological sequences (e.g., DNA, RNA, peptides) disclosed in patent applications be provided in a sequence listing, which conforms with the applicable WIPO standard.

Visit UK site

A Day in the Life of a Patent Administrator

The role of Patent Administrators at HLK is to work closely with the attorneys to manage their caseload, ensuring that deadlines are being met and that our clients are receiving all the information they need to be able to make decisions in respect to their IP portfolio.

Visit UK site

Introducing Our Green Tech Team

The attorneys in our Green Tech team are expertly positioned to assist clients in navigating this ever-developing landscape. Each team member has extensive experience working with environmental technologies and a passion to help those making a positive impact, with up-to-date knowledge of the resources offered by patent offices around the globe for technologies with an environmental benefit.

Visit UK site

The EPO and the JPOs Comparative Study on Computer-Implemented Inventions/Software-Related Inventions: Part Two

This is the second part of our article series where we provide a summary of the results of the recent study jointly conducted by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) that aimed to provide patent applicants and practitioners with insights into how each office examines applications directed to computer-implemented/software related inventions.

Visit UK site

Mental Health Matters

What we try to keep at our core, is a sense of connectedness. HoListiK is our internal wellbeing programme, it is via HoListiK that we promote engagement and colleague connection through different social activities.

Visit UK site

A Tour of the HLK Academy

Our trainees come from all our offices across various teams and disciplines, and the Academy is a great way for them to get to know and collaborate with their cohorts who they will be starting their HLK journey alongside.

Visit UK site