Why Us

Intellectual Property (IP) can be one of the most important assets of a corporation. We make it our business to understand your business. Then we set out the issues, the opportunities and the variables in the language you understand. Mathys & Squire have over 100 years of experience in IP.

Commercial Awareness

Advice that makes commercial sense and adds value...

Creative Insight

Securing valuable IP rights through identifying opportunities...

Committed to Clients

In everything we do we remain focused on our clients...

Collaborative Approach

We work cooperatively to provide clients with efficient solutions...

Contentious Expertise

An enviable reputation for winning even the most difficult of cases...

Clear Advice

Clear communication without hiding behind legal jargon...

Services

We are a full service firm dedicated to maximising the value of your technologies, brands and designs that can: Analyse the complexities of your technology; Focus world-class skills and expertise on adding value to your business; Develop an IP strategy within your commercial plans; and Communicate with you clearly and advise pro-actively.

Technology

Patents - counselling on opportunities and risks...

Branding

Trade Marks - advising on advantages and risks...

Designs

Registered and unregistered design rights...

Business Advice

Assessment of protection provided by IP rights, enforceability...

Due-Diligence

Commercial IP agreements, transactions...

Oppositions

European Patent Office oppositions and appeals, litigation, mediation...

Careers

We a growing, vibrant firm which understands the value of its staff and provides a challenging and rewarding environment in which to work.

Attorneys

We are always looking to add high quality attorneys...

Graduate Recruitment

Graduates play an important role in the development of our firm...

Support Staff

Our support staff are a dedicated team...

Knowledge Bank

Helping you to better understand IP by providing information relevant to your business.

Technology

Technology related IP information...

Branding

Branding related IP information...

Design

Design related IP information...

Useful Links

Websites with useful information for better understanding IP...

SME

Information for small and medium enterprises...

Contact Us

MATHYS & SQUIRE LLP
120 Holborn
London, EC1N 2SQ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7830 0000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7830 0001

London

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Cambridge

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Manchester

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Reading

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York

Tel: +44 (0)1904 567720
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Case Law

Albert Packaging Ltc & Ors v Nampak Cartons & Healthcare Ltd

Bethany Gibbs

02 June 2011

A recent decision issued by the High Court provided a rare example of circumstances under where it was held that the defendants design was not produced independently, and yet was not considered to infringe.