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MATHYS MATTERS September 2025 |
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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 September!
This month we are shining a spotlight on the use of biotherapeutic molecules in the cosmetic industry, focusing on IP advice for when drafting 'use' claims.
Our latest news and articles throughout September include: ''The Secret Life of Patents", "Mathys & Squire partners with MassChallenge UK to support high-impact startups", "Mathys & Squire Partners Chris Hamer and Laura Clews, and Head of Consulting Lyle Ellis featured in PPTI magazine", "Mathys & Squire Partner Nicholas Fox featured in Law360 and WIPR" and more.
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
- The Line Between Beauty and Therapy II: Drafting Patent Applications for Biotherapeutic Cosmetics - |
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Patents provide an important tool for protecting innovation in cosmetics, although there are unique challenges when it comes to protecting the use of cosmetics containing biotherapeutic molecules. |
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Applicants must be cautious in their approach if they want to avoid exclusions at the European Patent Office (EPO), particularly if the cosmetic product has both therapeutic and cosmetic effects. |
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In the second article of this two-part series, Partner Samantha Moodie and Associate Clare Pratt examine key EPO case law to highlight common pitfalls and provide best practice advice when drafting 'use' claims for cosmetics that contain biotherapeutic molecules.
Click here to read more |
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The Secret Life of Patents 12 September
As London hosts DSEI UK 2025, one of the largest defence trade shows in the world, Managing Associate Richard Jaszek investigates the history behind secret patents and classified technologies, and the real-life implications for national security in the present and future.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire Partners Chris Hamer and Laura Clews, and Head of Consulting Lyle Ellis featured in PPTI magazine 24 September
Partners Chris Hamer and Laura Clews, and Head of Consulting Lyle Ellis have been featured in Protein Production Technology International magazine, following their commentary on managing IP in the alternative proteins industry.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire Partner Claire Breheny featured in The Grocer 23 September
Head of Trade Marks and Partner Claire Breheny has been featured in The Grocer providing insights on how the preferences of the younger generation are a significant factor in the expansion of the non-alcoholic drinks industry, and the consequent rise in related trade mark applications.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire Partner Max Thoma featured in Law360 23 September
Partner Max Thoma has recently been featured in Law360 discussing the recent proposal by the UK Government to limit the registration of AI generated designs without a human “author”.
Read the article here |
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| | Mathys & Squire Partner Nicholas Fox featured in Law360 and WIPR 25 September
Partner Nicholas Fox has been featured in Law360 and the World IP Review discussing his and Associate Max Haughey's report on "The Use of the Unitary Patent System in IT & Engineering." Nicholas shares his expertise on top filers' engagement with the Unitary Patent system, analysing behaviour across a range of sectors.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire Partner Stephen Garner featured in LSIPR 9 September
Partner Stephen Garner has been interviewed by Life Sciences IP Review about the Sanofi v Centogene cases. Stephen shares his expertise on the patentability of biomarkers and reveals how a lack of methodological detail can result in an entire patent being overturned.
Read the article here |
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE
- Backing Innovation: The Story Behind UK Angel Investors | Roderick Beer - |
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In the UK, the angel investor community is larger than the rest of Europe’s combined and, having managed angel groups and investor platforms for over 20 years, Roderick Beer is the one to tell us how early-stage investment works and why it’s so important. |
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From an expert perspective, this episode looks at how the funding ecosystem has developed, making investing easier than ever before, and how there are barriers remaining.
Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube or Spotify. |
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