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MATHYS MATTERS December 2024 |
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Welcome to Mathys Matters - your monthly update from Mathys & Squire, covering all the recent intellectual property and sector news/updates throughout December!
This month we’re shining a spotlight on the achievements of Mathys & Squire throughout 2024.
Our latest articles throughout December include: EU Design protection fit for the 21st century – The world of Virtual Reality gets protection for the first time, How AI is Shaping the Future of Stroke Treatment in the UK, Mathys & Squire earns ISO Accreditations for 8th Consecutive Year, and Delays in resolving EPO Petitions for Review raise concerns.
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
- 2024 at Mathys & Squire - |
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As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on another year of growth and achievement at Mathys & Squire |
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From promotions and new team members to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and charitable contributions, we celebrate the milestones that have strengthened our firm. |
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In this article, our Managing Partners share highlights from the year and look ahead as we prepare to mark our 115th anniversary in 2025.
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EU Design protection fit for the 21st century – The world of Virtual Reality gets protection for the first time 3 December 2024
The publication of the latest EU Design regime has drastically altered what can be protected by IP in the 21st Century, particularly within the world of the Metaverse. In this article, Partner Jeremy Smith and Associate Christopher Ashcroft Ph.D. explore the wider meanings behind the new regulation, examining the potential for both new IP protection and infringement, and the consequences it has for the UK.
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| How AI is Shaping the Future of Stroke Treatment in the UK 16 December 2024
In the UK, it is estimated that 100,000 people suffer from strokes each year, with over 50% of survivors affected by a long-term disability. Innovative AI tools, such as Brainomix, are now being used to improve treatment delivery and reduce the effects of stokes. In this article, Associate Jessie Harrison discusses how new AI tools can unlock improved diagnosis and treatment delivery in the health care sector and how this will shape the future of stroke treatment in the UK.
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Mathys & Squire earns ISO Accreditations for 8th Consecutive Year 11 December 2024
We are delighted to share that we have earned International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Accreditations for the 8th consecutive year. We are extremely proud to be an environmentally aware firm, and are pleased to be able to formalise our progress and gain recognition for our commitment to delivering a first-class service to our clients.
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| Delays in resolving EPO Petitions for Review raise concerns 2 December 2024
When the European Patent Convention was amended in 2008 to include provisions for Petitions for Review, the procedure was intended to be as simple and short as possible so as to minimise legal uncertainty. However, since then the numbers of Petitions have increased significantly and with that so have processing times. Partner Nicholas Fox and Associate Max Ziemann investigate this worrying trend.
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