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Mathys Matters October 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Free-from controversy? IP disputes in the health and wellness foods market
Tales of IP terror: Common frights and fears when protecting intellectual property
2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for the development of ‘click chemistry’
EPO ends the ’10-day rule’
Nootropics revolution – patentability in the UK and EU
UPC update: Unified Patent Court confirms panel of 85 judges is now in place

Mathys Matters September 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Guidance on examining patent applications relating to artificial intelligence inventions in the UK
Mathys & Squire teams recommended for ‘standing out above all other firms’ in The Legal 500 2023 directory
The role of IP in assisting the economic recovery – Case study 3: Transport
Mathys & Squire celebrates ‘world-class IP strategists’ in latest IAM Strategy 300 directory
Almost 5,000 drone patents granted last year – a 39% increase
Event: Webinar: The UPC: A gamechanger for European patent assertion

Mathys Matters August 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Patents for plastic recycling hit record high, up eight-fold in the past five years
China sets new targets for high-value patents in latest five-year plan
Mathys & Squire announces eight Partner promotions
World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2022: common pitfalls to avoid
Court approves service of legal proceedings via NFT
EU community design protection of ‘modular’ products – ‘The LEGO Exemption’
The role of IP in assisting the economic recovery – Case study: healthcare
UPC update: The Unitary Patent: Possible options ahead of the EPO’s transitional measures
Event: Intellectual Property Workshop
Event: North East Automotive Expo 2022

Mathys Matters July 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Unified Patent Court begins to appoint judges
UK Government releases outcome of intellectual property and artificial intelligence consultation
Ten Mathys & Squire attorneys recommended in latest IAM Patent 1000 directory
Carmakers file record number of patents related to driverless car technology
The role of IP in assisting the economic recovery – Case study: cultural heritage
UPC update: UPC’s local and regional divisions confirmed
UPC update: Ireland’s participation in the UPC system
Event: North East Automotive Expo 2022

Mathys Matters June 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Patenting race to protect e-waste recycling technologies
UK government’s new digital strategy aiming to position UK as a global science and tech superpower
Synthetic biologists – the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is now open!
The role of IP in assisting the economic recovery – Case study: software and cyber security
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Deep tech innovation in smart connected technologies
UPC update: UPC judges to be notified of their job offer next month!

Mathys Matters May 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Litigation funders now actively seeking IP cases
European Commission launches public consultation on genetically engineered plants
Number of UK trade mark disputes more than doubles to record high as Brexit triggers IP battles
UK fashion trade marks owned by online fast fashion houses jump 163% in last five years
Managing IP ranks Mathys & Squire attorneys as IP STARS in 2022 edition
The role of IP in assisting the economic recovery – Case study: Logistics
Mathys & Squire appoints biotech Partner Iain Armstrong
European Patent Office proposes to abolish the ’10-day rule’

Mathys Matters April 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: World Intellectual Property Day 2022: ‘IP and youth’
T 1024/18 and description amendments: a sequel to T 1989/18
The role of IP in assisting the economic recovery – Case study 2: E-retail platforms
Ownership of IP rights: Do your employment contracts make reference to IP?
UK unveils R&D tax breaks for AI and quantum computing

Mathys Matters March 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Patentability of inventions in the metaverse
UK government bodies launch £60M life sciences innovation fund
European Commission calls for feedback on proposed update to SPC procedure
Patent protection in Europe: Reasons to file nationally in the UK
Industries changing as a result of the pandemic and the role of IP – Case study 1: Catering
Masterclass: UPC decision making with example case studies
Event: Mathys & Squire will be at INTA 2022!
UPC update: Confirmation of representation rights for European patent attorneys

Mathys Matters February 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Rise of NFTs and fears over crypto carbon footprint
Government launches AI Standards Hub pilot as part of UK’s National AI Strategy
Public consultation on proposed revisions to UK clinical trial legislation launched
IP asset deals: a blessing or a curse?
Global changes to biological sequence listings from 1 July
Challenges and opportunities in protecting IP in a deep tech startup
Three Mathys & Squire Partners recognised in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders list
EPO update: EPO fee increases from 1 April 2022: What you need to know
EPO update: Key changes from the revised Guidelines for Search and Examination at the EPO
Webinar: Navigating the new EU Unitary Patent System and Unified Patent Court