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...

Design

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...

Designs & Copyright

Designs & Copyright 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

Tel: +44 (0)20 7830 0000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7830 0001

Cambridge

Tel: +44 (0)1223 851820
Fax: +44 (0)1223 851821

Manchester

Tel: +44(0)161 8705900
Fax: +44(0)161 8705901

Reading

Tel: +44 (0)118 9497149
Fax: +44 (0)118 9497150

York

Tel: +44 (0)1904 567720
Fax: +44 (0)1904 567721

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Knowledge Bank

Useful Links

European Patent Office
The EPO's official website contains many useful resources for applicants, and keeps abreast of the latest developments in European patent decisions.

Japanese Patent Office
The Japanese Patent Office's website (in English).

Korean Patent Office
The Korean Patent Office's Website

OHIM
The website of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market
(European Community trade marks and designs).

UK Intellectual Property Office
The UKIPO's website contains much background IP material, and is host to UK patent, design & trade mark databases.

US Patent and Trade Mark Office
The USPTO's official website

WIPO
The World Intellectual Property Organisation.

WTO
The World Trade Organisation.