UK Government announces new strategy to boost NHS access to medtech
The Department of Health and Social Care recently published a Medical Technology Strategy report which outlines how the UK health and social care system can access innovative medical technologies,… read more…
Budget 2023: funding to support carbon capture development and tax boosts for SMEs
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 15 March 2023, with a target of rebuilding a strong economy by tackling inflation and the cost of living… read more…
The future of sustainable fashion: Radiant Matter’s BioSequins®
The fashion industry is a major contributor to the global plastic pollution crisis The production of polyester, which is a synthetic fabric widely used in manufacturing clothing, requires the use of… read more…
T 3097/19: The need to adapt the description for conformance with allowed claims during examination
New decision T 3097/19 from the European Patent Office (EPO) Board of Appeal adds to the body of conflicting case law on the need for the description of a patent application to be adapted for… read more…
Challenges and solutions for IP valuation of early-stage technologies
Building an innovative technology business is very challenging due to the unpredictable nature of science, the capital requirements, but also due to the different hurdles along the commercialisation… read more…
International Women’s Day 2023 – Celebrating the women that help shape Mathys & Squire
International Women’s Day is a globally recognised day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women This day also serves as a call to action for gender… read more…
Tribunal Practice Notice 2/2023: Effective service in proceedings against trade marks and registered designs without a valid UK address for service
The United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has announced an important Tribunal Practice Notice on 25 January 2023 concerning UK registered trade mark or design holders/representatives… read more…
New EPO Guidelines for Examination 2023: Key changes
The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a draft version of the amended Guidelines for Examination which will enter into force on 1 March 2023 A summary of the main changes is included… read more…
EPO announces fee increases from 1 April 2023
Following the Decision of the Administrative Council of 14 December 2022, the European Patent Office (EPO) has announced a general increase in official fees by 4-6% from 1 April 2023 – just a year… read more…
