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
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
Mathys Matters November 2021
In this edition:
- Spotlight of the month: Sustainability
- The Unitary Patent approaches the finish line: What’s next for patent owners?
- Have you identified your business’s intangible assets?
- UK Government launches IP and artificial intelligence consultation
- IP valuation: key considerations to strengthen business transactions
- National STEM Day 2021: Mathys & Squire collaborates with UKESF to spotlight careers in electronics
- Budget 2021: Innovation funding to support the UK’s position as a ‘global science superpower’
Mathys Matters October 2021
In this edition:
- Spotlight of the month: Security bonds required for UK businesses to litigate in the EU
- Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 awarded for the development of new asymmetric catalysts
- Spotlight on COP26: The significance of innovation in tackling climate change
- Enapter wins inaugural Earthshot Prize for ‘Fix Our Climate’ category
- Government releases first National AI Strategy to establish UK as ‘global AI superpower’
- Blockchain patents – comparing the approach of patent offices
- ‘Outstanding’ Mathys & Squire teams ranked in The Legal 500
- Event: Better World Collective Summit 2021
