05 November 2026

Mathys & Squire will be at the Winter IP Conference 2026

Mathys & Squire will be at the Winter Intellectual Property Conference on 5th November in London, UK.

Partner and Head of Trade Marks Claire Breheny and Partner Andrew White will be attending the Winter IP Conference 2026, taking place in London.

This event unites specialists across the entire IP industry, encompassing patents, trade marks, copyright and design. This year, a range of expert talks, interactive panels and workshops will zoom in on the important considerations for strategic decision-making in today’s uncertain IP landscape, spanning topics such as AI and new digital behaviours, enforcement trends, brand protection in light of modern risks, and shifting standards in patent prosecution.

Claire Breheny is a qualified Senior UK Trade Mark Attorney, based in our Cambridge and London office, with 19 years of trade mark experience in private practice. She excels in developing and implementing long-term IP strategies for clients that align with their business objectives, and is highly experienced in searching, clearing, protection and enforcement work in a wide range of jurisdictions. Many of the brands she has worked with are household names. She was featured in the Thomson Reuter Stand Out Lawyer 2024, 2025 and 2026 lists, has been recognised as a WIPR Leader 2026 and is regularly featured in Legal 500 and WTR 1000.

Andrew White is a UK and European patent attorney, highly commended for his proactive approach and understanding of business strategy. His expertise spans a range of technology-intensive sectors, including deeptech, AI, software, medtech and manufacturing, and he is experienced a successfully navigating the patent law in those areas and obtaining commercially valuable patents. He enjoys building long-term relationships with clients, from startups to multinational organisations, to gain a deep understanding of a business’ future goals and help them leverage their IP assets as a tool for growth. In addition, Andrew has experience handling oppositions and appeals at the European Patent Office, and experience of UK litigation. He has been regularly recommended in The Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000 and Managing IP’s IP STARS.

Please reach out to our team if you are interested in arranging a meeting.

For more information on the event, click here.


Contact our team

Andrew White – Partner | [email protected]

Claire Breheny – Partner | [email protected]