Update on Mathys & Squire test case in support of open justice
Mathys & Squire filed a test case to secure public access to evidence in the Unified Patent Court (UPC) at the end of November 2023 That case was stayed, pending the UPC Court of Appeal’s… read more…
Mathys & Squire celebrates World IP Day 2024: IP and the SDGs
World Intellectual Property (IP) Day takes place on the 26th of April every year, allowing us to reflect upon the importance of intellectual property in driving innovation and the future of… read more…
Will G1/23 introduce an “on-sale bar” at the EPO?
Recent Enlarged Board of Appeal referral, G1/23, seeks to obtain clarity on when a product, or published technical information relating to such a product, can be considered to be state of the art,… read more…
Mathys & Squire announces the appointment of a new Partner in Munich
We are delighted to welcome a new Partner into our Munich office, Dr Matthias Brittinger Matthias brings with him 20 years of experience in the IP field He joins from Müller Hoffmann &… read more…
UPC releases pleadings to the public, but questions remain
Commentary by Partner Nicholas Fox has been featured in Law360 and World IP Review giving an insight into the implications of the Court of Appeal’s ruling that a member of the public can have… read more…
Building the future with nature: Boosting biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU
In a display of the importance of the biotechnology industry to the European economy, the European Commission (EC) last week announced actions being taken within the EC’s strategy for boosting… read more…
Electronics and computing businesses lead Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators 2024 list
Clarivate has issued its list for the Top 100 Global Innovators, 2024, which highlights the companies and research institutions that invest heavily into innovation, allowing them to act as a driving… read more…
Who is using the Unitary Patent System (and who is not)?
Since June last year, patent proprietors have had the option of registering their European patents as Unitary Patents Instead of having a bundle of national rights, proprietors have the option to… read more…
Businesses save record amount of corporation tax through Patent Box scheme – £1.4 billion in relief in just a year
Commentary by Partner Max Thoma has been featured in Accountancy Age, International Tax Review and World Intellectual Property Review, discussing how making the Patent Box relief more generous would… read more…
