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Mathys Matters August 2023

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Twitter rebrands as ‘X’: the dangers of abandoning iconic trade marks
UK Patent Office tightens the rules on compliance period extension
Impact and social entrepreneurship startups: Navigating IP protection goals for social good
UKIPO sees steadying application numbers after fluctuations during the pandemic and Brexit
Mathys & Squire and Career Ready: empowering the workforce of tomorrow

Mathys Matters July 2023

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: New government strategy aims to position the UK as centre for AI technology innovation
TikTok Shop: the new frontier for counterfeit products
Great British Nuclear and small modular reactor technology competition launched by the UK Government
Use of internet video evidence in proceedings at the European Patent Office (EPO)
Thirteen Mathys & Squire attorneys recommended in latest IAM Patent 1000 guide

Mathys Matters June 2023

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: The rise of bioinformatic-related patents in a data driven world
Huge boost for the UK semiconductor industry
Mathys & Squire ranks as one of Europe’s leading patent law firms in the Financial Times 2023 survey
Mathys & Squire Partners ranked in the 2023 guide of Managing IP’s IP STARS
Pride Month 2023: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ innovators and inventors
UPC updates:
- Unified Patent Court confirms allocation of cases in IPC sections A and C between Paris and Munich
- Milan officially confirmed as host city for third branch of UPC Central Division
Innovation update: Oxfordshire’s Innovation Engine 2023 Report

Mathys Matters May 2023

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Number of UK Green Channel patents falls by 47% within the last year
Maintenance of retained EU plant variety rights – rights holder action required
Family-owned business renames Percy Pig ice cream after Marks & Spencer’s friendly request
The DSIT Startup Board appoints new non-executive directors in a bid to strengthen the UK’s position as a science and technology superpower
European Commission has published new EU SEP regulation, promising a boost in innovation and investment
UPC update: Unified Patent Court confirms allocation of cases in IPC sections A and C between Paris and Munich

Mathys Matters April 2023

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Lidl v Tesco: What’s next in the landmark case?
Demand for European patents has reached an all-time high
Carbon capture patents rise by 65% to record high as companies seek to cut carbon footprint
The Unified Patent Court: five reasons to factor the UPC into your patent strategy
UK accession to CPTPP: derogation from grace period provisions secured
Event: Webinar: The UPC: Are you ready for the 1 June launch?
Event: Mathys & Squire will be at INTA 2023!

Mathys Matters March 2023

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Budget 2023: funding to support carbon capture development and tax boosts for SMEs
What SMEs and universities need to know about the Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent system
G 1/22 and G 2/22: Update on the referral of questions concerning formal entitlement to priority to the Enlarged Board of Appeal
UK Government announces new strategy to boost NHS access to medtech
The future of sustainable fashion: Radiant Matter’s BioSequins®
Challenges and solutions for IP valuation of early-stage technologies
International Women’s Day 2023 – Celebrating the women that help shape Mathys & Squire
Event: Mathys & Squire will be at INTA 2023!

Mathys Matters February 2023

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Germany gives go ahead for Unified Patent Court – signalling long-awaited start of new EU patents system
Tribunal Practice Notice 2/2023: proceedings against trade marks and registered designs without a valid UK address
New EPO Guidelines for Examination 2023: Key changes
EPO announces fee increases from 1 April 2023
Semiconductor patents rise by 59% in five years to reach to record high
Hermès victorious in Rothschild MetaBirkin NFT lawsuit
Mathys & Squire recommended in latest edition of WTR 1000
Event: Mathys & Squire will be at INTA 2023!

Mathys Matters January 2023

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: 2022 recap: IP, science and technology trends that shaped last year
Could innovation in artificial photosynthesis help mitigate global climate catastrophe?
How much is your IP worth? IP valuation – is it a myth, mystery or something more valuable?
Ownership of academic inventions: ‘The Oxford Decision’
JUVE Patent recommends Mathys & Squire patent team and five Partners in its 2023 UK rankings
Event: UPC Webinar: Navigating the New EU Unitary Patent System and Unified Patent Court: Are You Ready?

Mathys Matters December 2022

In this edition:

Spotlight of the month: Gummies – Something for pharma to chew on?
New Unified Patent Court may tilt playing field in favour of ‘patent trolls’
UK design applications hit record high of 67,000 as Brexit prompts rush to protect design rights
Supplementary protection certificates: ambiguity over the Unified Patent Court’s jurisdiction and opt-outs
European Patent Office confirms rule changes to support digital transformation
UPC update: UPC newsflash: Postponement of the sunrise period

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