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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

Mathys Matters January 2022
In this edition:
- Spotlight of the month: IP trends for 2022
- UPC newsflash: EPO announces two transitional measures for early uptake of Unitary Patent
- Brexit triggers record trade mark applications as businesses rush to protect IP
- UK Intellectual Property Office launches survey to review designs system
- Covid sparks surge in pandemic related patents with over 5,000 new applications
- JUVE Patent recognises the Mathys & Squire patent team and four partners in its UK 2022 Rankings
- COP26: key takeaways and the introduction of ‘Glasgow Breakthroughs’ and the Glasgow Climate Pact
- EV patents rise, fossil fuel vehicle patents fall as 2030 deadline gets closer
- UK Government launches a call for views on standard essential patents and innovation