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MATHYS MATTERS December 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 December!
This month we are shining a spotlight on the UKIPO's announcement that their fees for patents, trade marks and designs are increasing from April 2026.
Our latest news and articles throughout December include: ''UKIPO Announces Rise in Costs from April 2026", "China Raises the Bar for AI Patents: What Changes from 1 January 2026", "Prepare for UKIPO Fee Changes: Trade Marks, Patents and Designs", "Only 5% of tax breaks designed to encourage businesses to file more patents are given to SMEs", "Inventors and SMEs warned of using AI tools for patent work" and more.
Scroll down to read more! |
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
- UKIPO Announces Rise in Costs from April 2026 - |
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The Intellectual Property Office UK recently announced that their fees will be increasing by an average of 25% as of the 1st of April 2026, affecting trade marks, designs and patents. |
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In this article, Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Tanya Rahman and Associate William Wathey summarise the impact of the fee increase and what businesses should consider when managing their IP strategy moving forward. |
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China Raises the Bar for AI Patents: What Changes from 1 January 2026 30 December
Partner Andrew White and Associate Sally Gao examine the new focus on legal compliance, inventive step and sufficiency of disclosure, and what the changes mean for those wishing to file applications in China.
Read the article here |
| Only 5% of tax breaks designed to encourage businesses to file more patents are given to SMEs 16 December
Partner Andrea McShane discusses the impact of the UK's Patent Box Scheme, and how only £100m of the £2bn in tax breaks claimed last year were received by SMEs, who are deterred by the complicated process.
Read the article here |
| Understanding IP Valuation: The Interplay Between Value and Valuation Context 15 December
IP Consultant Mohammed Shafi and Head of Consulting Lyle Ellis reveal how patent valuation goes far beyond the intrinsic qualities of the invention and why valuation is key to business growth.
Read the article here |
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| Prepare for UKIPO Fee Changes: Trade Marks, Patents and Designs 11 December
Partner Claire Breheny and Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Tanya Rahman provide an in-depth insight into what trade mark owners or those wishing to file trade marks need to know about the fee increase.
Read the article here |
| Inventors and SMEs warned of using AI tools for patent work 19 December
Partner James Pitchford outlines recent guidance from the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys cautioning inventors and SMEs against the use of AI tools for patent work, as it can lead to serious consequences such as the disclosure of confidential information and the invalidation of a patent.
Read the article here |
| When AI invents the impossible 12 December
Managing Associate Richard Jaszek examines how the patent system might handle AI-assisted inventions which may be beyond our understanding, as the rise in generative AI means that it is harder to determine when inventions are actually impossible.
Read the article here |
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE
- How to Transform IP into a Valuable Asset - |
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With intellectual property making up 80-90% of the value of a business, understanding the potential of your IP is crucial to successful growth. To assist, Mathys & Squire Consulting connect their in-depth understanding of commercial value with their own IP expertise. |
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In our latest episode, Head of Consulting Lyle Ellis highlights the purpose and value of their consulting services, highlighting the common mistakes many companies can avoid through an advisor, and the benefits of being proactive in risk mitigation.
Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube or Spotify. |
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