News & insights
Mathys & Squire partners with British Design Fund to support the growth of UK start-ups
We have become an official partner of British Design Fund (BDF), an early-stage investment fund dedicated to supporting the growth of UK engineering and…
read more …
Understanding your Intangible Assets: Why IP Audits can help Startups and SMEs
For startups and SMEs, intellectual property (IP) is often one of the most valuable assets. However, many smaller companies overlook the importance of managing…
read more …
Exciting news for UK innovators: IP funding schemes are back!
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has revealed their plans to reintroduce the UK IP Audit and IP Access funding schemes, now with a…
read more …
RAEng Enterprise Hub’s Spotlight on Spinouts report published for 2024
Yesterday, the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Enterprise Hub published their annual Spotlight on Spinouts report for 2024, in collaboration with Beauhurst. The RAEng…
read more …
EPO fee reductions for micro-entities
From 1 April 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) is improving access to the European patent system for ‘micro-entities’ by implementing a 30% discount…
read more …
A Deep Dive into the UK’s Deep Tech Landscape
Last week, the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Enterprise Hub published a report on the State of UK Deep Tech, based on Beauhurst data….
read more …
UK Government’s independent review of university spinout companies
The UK Government’s independent review of university spinout companies was published on 21st November 2023, and provides useful comments and analysis on topics such…
read more …
EPO and EUIPO’s new study on finance for startups
A recent study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) highlights the value of intellectual property (IP)…
read more …
Impact and social entrepreneurship startups: Navigating IP protection goals for social good
Impact and social entrepreneurship startups aim to both build sustainable businesses and have a positive impact on society. Navigating intellectual property (IP) protection while…
read more …