Global domain disputes increasing to 6,282 cases as cyber “squatters” use websites to sell counterfeit goods
Partner Claire Breheny has been featured in “Gucci to Zara: Brands ramp up fight against domain ‘squatting'” by CityAM In the article, Claire provides commentary on the rising number of legal… read more…
When a Name Becomes a Brand: The Role of Trade Marks in the Beckham Dispute
When Brooklyn Beckham published a series of statements on Instagram on 19 January 2026, much of the public’s attention focused on the emotional details of his rift with parents David and Victoria… read more…
Mathys & Squire Partner Nicholas Fox to be new editor of CIPA Guide to the Patents Act
We are pleased to share that Partner Nicholas Fox is one of three new General Editors for the next publication of The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) Guide to the Patents Act The… read more…
Partner Claire Breheny featured in article on the surge in trade mark filings at the UK IPO
Partner and Head of Trade Marks Claire Breheny has been featured in ‘UK IPO still grappling with surge of trademark filings from front companies’ in MLex The article discusses how… read more…
Mathys & Squire earns ISO accreditations for 9th consecutive year
We are proud to share that we have successfully passed the ISO 9001 and 14001 audit for the 9th year The British Assessment Bureau leads the ISO certifications to evaluate businesses on their… read more…
China Raises the Bar for AI Patents: What Changes from 1 January 2026
As of the 1st of January 2026, regulations in Chinese intellectual property law are shifting to impact the measure of patentability for AI-related inventions Key takeaways China has… read more…
Inventors and SMEs warned of AI tools for patent work
AI is becoming more and more rooted in everyday life, making tedious tasks easier and more efficient However, using AI for tasks which require rigorous diligence and involve confidential… read more…
Only 5% of tax breaks designed to encourage businesses to file more patents are given to SMEs
Partner Andrea McShane has been featured in the World Intellectual Property Review, the Daily Express, London Loves Business and Business Money following her commentary on the UK’s ‘Patent Box’… read more…
Understanding Patent Valuation: The Interplay between Value and Valuation Context
The valuation of patent assets is rarely straightforward While clients often ask, “What is my patent worth”, the underlying question is, “What is my patent worth for this specific purpose and… read more…
