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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 May!
This month we’re shining a spotlight on the rise of drone patent applications worldwide, with commentary by Partner Andrew White featured in The Telegraph and World IP Review.
Our latest news and articles throughout May include: ''Patenting AI and Quantum Computing: A restriction on the UK’s growth agenda?'', "The Trade Mark Landscape for the Modern Musician: World IP Day 2025", "How Patents Orchestrate the Evolution of Music: World IP Day 2025", "IAM Patent 1000 2025 recognises thirteen Mathys & Squire attorneys in Gold Tier ranking", ''Mathys & Squire launches new podcast: Innovation Unlocked'', "Mathys & Squire Partner Andrew White featured in an article by Law360" and "Mathys & Squire sponsors LSPN Spring 2025''.
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
- Number of drone patents granted worldwide jumps 18% in the last year - |
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The amount of investment in defence R&D and the different uses for drones have both increased, meaning that innovation in drone technology has also surged. |
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As a result, it is clear that patents to protect this technology are even more valued by manufacturers worldwide, and the geographical data, provided by Mathys & Squire, has added an interesting dimension for further analysis of these trends. |
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Partner Andrew White has been featured in The Telegraph and the World IP Review providing commentary on the significant global increase in drone patent applications, and the major contribution that China has made to these emerging figures.
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Patenting AI and Quantum Computing: A restriction on the UK’s growth agenda? 29 May
Partner Edd Cavanna has been featured in an article by Practical Law on the restrictive nature of the UK's patent assessment framework in the field of AI and quantum computing, analysing how the substantial growth of the IT sector in recent years has not been reflected by the current patent application process.
Read the article here |
| How Patents Orchestrate the Evolution of Music: World IP Day 2025 1 May
The methods used to create music are numerous, diversified by the ground-breaking advancements in technology which have defined the last few centuries. As such, IP has been crucial for facilitating new innovation. Associate Clare Pratt delves into the patents throughout history which have played a role in revolutionising music.
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| IAM Patent 1000 2025 recognises thirteen Mathys & Squire attorneys in Gold Tier ranking 30 May
We are thrilled to share that we have been ranked in the Gold Tier for the first time in the IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals. In addition, thirteen of our attorneys have been recognised as "Recommended Individuals", all of whom have maintained their ranking from last year. Congratulations to our team!
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| The Trade Mark Landscape for the Modern Musician: World IP Day 2025 7 May
From famous names and distinctive tour costumes to product empires and company collaborations, artists have been connecting with fan bases like never before to build brands. In this article, Associate Emma Pallister explores how the development of branded goods alongside an artist’s music must come hand in hand with a deep consideration of IP law.
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Mathys & Squire Partner Andrew White featured in an article by Law360 8 May
Partner Andrew White has been featured in an article by Law360 providing commentary on the latest Optis v. Apple SEP ruling. The article, ‘Apple’s $502M License Bill May Draw SEP Owners To UK’, discusses the impact the ruling might have further SEP rulings, and how technology companies may avoid the UK for licensing disputes.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire sponsors LSPN Spring 2025 1 May
We are excited to announce that we are a Gold sponsor of LSPN Spring 2025. Partners Hazel Ford, Philippa Griffin, Alexander Robinson and Managing Associate Sarah Turp will be attending, with Hazel Ford and Alexander Robinson speaking about how the approach of the EPO Board of Appeal is changing and the implications for patent strategy.
Read the article here |
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| Mathys & Squire launches new podcast: Innovation Unlocked 1 May
We are delighted to share that we have launched our new podcast: Innovation Unlocked. In our debut episode, Lord Paul Drayson speaks to host Andrew White, sharing the key motivations behind his career journey, the development of the patent box policy as Minister for Science and Innovation, and the vital role intellectual property has played in his ventures' success.
Read the article here |
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