Welcome to Mathys Matters - your monthly update from Mathys & Squire, covering all the recent intellectual property and sector news/updates throughout September!
This month we’re shining a spotlight on why the UK patent system requires an overhaul to better accommodate AI-related innovations.
Our latest articles throughout September include: a summary of the Unified Patent Court's decision to grant access to evidence and the concerns that follow, and commentary on the UK's global innovation ranking.
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
Unlocking AI Innovation: Why the UK patent system needs an urgent overhaul
An article by Partner Andrew White and Associate Jessie Harrison has been published in IAM Magazine giving insight on why the UK patent system needs an overhaul to better accommodate AI-related innovations and foster a more conducive environment for technological progress.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving innovation across a host of industries, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment. However, the UK’s patent system seems to be struggling to keep pace with these rapid advancements. As the innovation landscape changes, this article will explore why the UK patent system requires an overhaul to better accommodate AI-related innovations and promote a more conducive environment for technological advancement.
In this article, Partner Andrew White and Associate Jessie Harrison discuss the rapid expansion of the global artificial intelligence market and why it is vital that the UK patent system matches these advancements. This article considers the current ambiguity in UK patent law and its competitive disadvantage from a global perspective.
Unified Patent Court grants access to evidence but concerns remain over how transparent the new European Court system is going to be
3 September 2024
Commentary by Partner Nicholas Fox has been featured in Law360, Global Legal Post, World Intellectual Property Review, Managing Intellectual Property, Commercial Dispute Resolution and Solicitors Journal, discussing the Unified Patent Court’s (UPC) decision to grant Mathys & Squire’s access to evidence in a UPC case between Astellas and Healios.
The UK remains a leading innovator – but falls behind on international patent filings
26 September 2024
The UK remains highly ranked in terms of global innovation, but is the UK’s science and technology scene missing a trick when it comes to optimizing value for their innovations through international patent protection? In this article, Managing Associate Markus von Rudno comments on geographical diversification of patent portfolios and how gaining protection in multiple jurisdictions can be beneficial to businesses.
