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
