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MATHYS MATTERS February 2026 |
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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 February!
This month we are shining a spotlight on the recent ruling by the Supreme Court on 'Emotional Perception AI Limited v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.'
Our latest news and articles throughout February include: ''European Patent Office previews the 2026 Guidelines for Examination", "SpaceX Going Public: What Can We Learn From Its Patent Strategy?", "World Cancer Day: Recognising Innovation in Oncology", "IP Trends in UK Life Sciences for 2026", "Colin the Caterpillar Goes Coeliac: A Patent Perspective on the Future of Gluten-Free" and more.
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
- UK Supreme Court endorses EPO approach to assessing software inventions - |
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On the 11th of February, the UK Supreme Court announced its landmark decision in the case of 'Emotional Perception AI Limited (Appellant) v Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (Respondent)'. |
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In this article, Managing Associate Adam Gilbertson, and Partners Nicholas Fox, Dani Kramer and Max Thoma provide an overview of the Supreme Court's decision and an analysis of the significant implications it will have for the assessment of the patentability of software inventions in the UK. |
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European Patent Office previews the 2026 Guidelines for Examination 16 February
From the addition of colour in patent applications to the EPO's approach to AI use, Partner Andrew White and Technical Assistant Charlotte Penney discuss the impact of the new guidelines for applicants.
Read the article here |
| World Cancer Day: Recognising Innovation in Oncology 4 February
Managing Associate Tom Bosworth uncovers some of the latest progress in cancer treatment and diagnosis improving patients' lives, and takes a look at how companies can ensure their innovations are protected.
Read the article here |
| Colin the Caterpillar Goes Coeliac: A Patent Perspective on the Future of Gluten-Free 18 February
Technical Assistant Alexander Osborne and Associate Alex Turner analyse the patent activity behind the shift towards a more Coeliac-friendly future, from innovation in food formulations to pharmaceutical treatments.
Read the article here |
| Partner Nicholas Fox featured in PLC Magazine 26 February
The article by Partner Nicholas Fox analyses the Supreme Court decision from earlier this month in the context of the assessment of the patentability of computer inventions in the UK and elsewhere.
Read the article here |
| Partner Claire Breheny featured in Thomson Reuters' Stand-Out Lawyers 10 February
We are delighted to announce that Partner and Head of Trade Marks Claire Breheny has been featured in Thomson Reuters' list of Stand-Out Lawyers 2026.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire recognises National Apprenticeship Week 10 February
We are proud to have three motivated and talented apprentices in our London office, who are training as IP Support. In this article, they give an insight into their time at Mathys & Squire and what they have gained from their apprenticeship so far.
Read the article here |
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| SpaceX Going Public: What Can We Learn From Its Patent Strategy? 3 February
In light of what may be one of the largest IPOs in history, Managing Associate Richard Jaszek analyses SpaceX's patent portfolio to see how it compares with those of its nearest competitors in the space industry.
Read the article here |
| IP Trends in UK Life Sciences for 2026 9 February
From anti-aging therapeutics to printing human tissue, Associate Max Ziemann delves into the scientific developments which will transform the world of medicine and change the way we need to approach IP protection.
Read the article here |
| Edd Cavanna and Daniel Speed featured in Global Legal Insights - Quantum Computing 2026 24 February
A chapter by Partner Edd Cavanna and Technical Assistant Daniel Speed, “IP in the quantum industry: a global perspective on patent procurement,” analyses the jurisdiction-specific approaches to assessing patentability in the quantum sector.
Read the article here |
| Partner Nicholas Fox featured in an article discussing 80% drop in UK patent grants 5 February
Partner Nicholas Fox has been featured in MLex, discussing the recent slowdown in patent grants and why the drop is unlikely to materially affect UK businesses.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire sponsors Hard Tech award at the 2026 UKBAA Awards 5 February
We’re proud to be a sponsor of the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards 2026, celebrating the angel investors and founders driving growth in the UK’s investment ecosystem.
Read the article here |
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE
- Feeding the Future: Why IP Matters in Alternative Proteins - |
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We are entering a new generation of consumption, where meat can be grown in a lab, and the tide is turning to scalable, accessible products - huge progress from the first cell-cultured burger some 10-15 years ago which cost over £200,000. |
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In our latest episode, we hear from Mathys & Squire Partner and UK & European patent attorney Laura Clews on the latest innovation in the alternative proteins sector, a rapidly evolving field which marries food and science.
Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube or Spotify. |
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