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The supermarket battle continues: Tesco and Lidl clash in UK Court of Appeal

A three-day hearing began on Monday 19th February to address an appeal against the initial judgment which concluded that Tesco had infringed Lidl’s trade marks and copyright Additionally, Lidl has… read more…

MS-RT launches its new range of innovative sport-inspired Ford vehicle designs with the all-new Ford Ranger MS-RT and Transit Custom MS-RT

Mathys & Squire is proud to have worked with MS-RT – an offshoot of Ford’s rally partner M-Sport – in protecting their IP as they redefine the landscape of commercial vehicle design with… read more…

Beyond misconceptions: Exploring the patentability and challenges associated with AI-driven bioinformatics innovations in Europe

An article by Technical Assistant Rebecca Bennett and Partners Anna Gregson and Andrew White outlining the available protection for AI-driven bioinformatics has been featured in the latest edition… read more…

Where next for patentability of AI inventions in the UK?

In December 2023, it was announced that the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) had received permission to appeal the High Court’s ruling in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller-General… read more…

A further blow to transparency at the UPC?

Commentary by Partner Nicholas Fox has been featured in Managing IP, giving an insight into the implications of the UPC Court of Appeal’s ruling that members of the public cannot have access to… read more…

Mathys & Squire recommended in 2024 edition of WTR 1000

Mathys & Squire is delighted to announce that our trade mark team has been recommended in the 2024 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 guide Partners Gary Johnston and Margaret… read more…

EPO announces fee increases from 1 April 2024

Following the Decision of the Administrative Council of 14 December 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) has announced a general increase in official fees, a year after its last fee increase in… read more…

UK banks lag behind US banks in innovation – only 290 patents filed in the last decade

Commentary by Partner Alan MacDougall has been featured in The Patent Lawyer, highlighting differences between the UK and US patent filing process and the importance of protecting research and… read more…

How do opposition rates impact opt-outs?

By default, European patents granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) in effect in countries participating in the Unified Patent Court (UPC) are subject to the jurisdiction of that Court However,… read more…

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