COP26: key takeaways and the introduction of ‘Glasgow Breakthroughs’ and the Glasgow Climate Pact
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) consisted of 12 days of discussions and debates between climate activists, governmental representatives, and politicians As per the Paris… read more…
IPEC considers whether prototype testing on private property can constitute a prior disclosure
In a judgment by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) earlier this year, [2021] EWHC 1007 (IPEC) (Claydon), an important question regarding the issue of whether testing a prototype on… read more…
Electric vehicle patents rise, fossil fuel vehicle patents fall as 2030 zero-emission deadline gets closer
Data provided by Mathys & Squire has been featured in an article published by City AM which highlights a 59% rise in global patents for electric vehicle (EV) technology filed with the World… read more…
UK Government launches a call for views on standard essential patents and innovation
The UK Government announced the start of a call for views on standard essential patents (SEPs) on 7 December 2021 In brief, the consultation is designed to seek opinions on the issues SEPs… read more…
The Unitary Patent approaches the finish line: What’s next for patent owners?
Good things come to those who wait After years of seemingly little to no progress and challenging negotiations, and with the Unitary Patent (UP) being on the verge of introduction several times, the… read more…
G 1/21: Enlarged Board considers videoconferencing inferior to in-person hearings, but not unsuitable for oral proceedings
Following the order issued on 16 July 2021, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) has now published its full written Decision in G 1/21 The procedural objections raised throughout the earlier part of… read more…
UK Government launches intellectual property and artificial intelligence consultation
The UK Government officially launched its consultation on intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence (AI) on 29 October 2021, as part of the National AI Strategy (see our summary here)… read more…
IP valuation: key considerations to strengthen business transactions
Thanks to technological advancements and innovation driving change at an increasing rate, business owners are realising that intangible assets and registered rights such as intellectual property… read more…
National STEM Day: Mathys & Squire collaborates with UK Electronics Skills Foundation to spotlight careers in electronics
8 November marks National STEM Day – a time to celebrate the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects at school As a firm that supports technologically… read more…
