Only 5% of tax breaks designed to encourage businesses to file more patents are given to SMEs
Partner Andrea McShane has been featured in the World Intellectual Property Review and the Daily Express, following her commentary on the UK’s ‘Patent Box’ scheme which provides tax breaks on… read more…
Understanding Patent Valuation: The Interplay between Value and Valuation Context
The valuation of patent assets is rarely straightforward While clients often ask, “What is my patent worth”, the underlying question is, “What is my patent worth for this specific purpose and… read more…
When AI invents the impossible
As the use of generative AI becomes ubiquitous, is the patent system ready for an influx of AI generated inventions And how might it handle AI inventions which are beyond our understanding It… read more…
Prepare for UKIPO Fee Changes: Trade Mark, Patents and Designs
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has announced proposed fee increases averaging 25% across trade marks, patents, and designs, subject to parliamentary approval These changes would… read more…
UKIPO Announces Rise In Costs from April 2026
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has proposed fee increases, averaging around 25%, across trade marks, designs and patents, with changes expected to take effect on 1 April 2026, subject… read more…
Treating ‘Untreatable’ Diseases: Gene Therapy and the Patent Battlefield
Gene therapy is revolutionising the field of molecular medicine and the capabilities of therapeutic approaches Recent developments demonstrate the potential for gene therapy to address some of… read more…
Mathys & Squire Partners featured in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026
Three Mathys & Squire Partners, Anna Gregson, Dani Kramer, and Martin MacLean, have been recognised in the 2026 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders The guide acknowledges those that… read more…
Continuing trend of cutting-edge medical technology being used in the cosmetics industry
Partner Samantha Moodie and Associate Clare Pratt have been featured in Life Sciences IP Review and Aesthetic Medicine providing commentary on the increased use of biotherapeutic molecules in… read more…
Author and former employee Ruth Leigh speaks at the Shard
On the 13th of November, author Ruth Leigh came to our London office in the Shard to join us for this month’s book club and give a talk about her career journey Ruth previously worked at… read more…
