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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 March!
This month we are shining a spotlight on the rise in anti-drone patent applications and how this reflects a growing need for defence technology, with our research featuring in The Times.
Our latest news and articles throughout March include: ''From Lab to Financing: The Role of IP in Biotech Investment", "Sustainability at London Fashion Week: Innovation in Biomaterials", "International Women’s Day 2026: Women Innovating for Women", "Partner Claire Breheny and Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Tanya Rahman featured in Trademark Lawyer" and more.
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
- 27% increase in anti-drone technology patents last year - |
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Drones have become a mainstream security challenge in modern warfare rather than just a niche concern, and the growing need for devices which defend against them is evident. |
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Partner Andrew White reflects on how the conflict in the Gulf demonstrates a need for anti-drone measures which are not dependent on the use of million-dollar interceptor missiles, with the press release featuring in The Times, South China Morning Post, and many more. |
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From Lab to Financing: The Role of IP in Biotech Investment 23 March
The financial hurdles presented by R&D, clinical trials and regulatory approvals emphasise the importance of securing solid investment to succeed in this sector. In this “Q&A” article, Managing Associate Lionel Newton discusses the importance of a strong IP strategy in attracting investment.
Read the article here |
| International Women’s Day 2026: Women Innovating for Women 9 March
Read our article for International Women's Day to learn more about Epowar, how Associate William Wathey has assisted them on their patent journey, and how Mathys & Squire is dedicated to supporting businesses which are trailblazing change.
Read the article here |
| Partner Claire Breheny and Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Tanya Rahman have prepared an article for Professional Wealth Management 12 March
Partner and Head of Trade Marks Claire Breheny and Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Tanya Rahman have featured in Professional Wealth Management exploring how trade mark protection can help families control the commercial use of their name.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire Partner Claire Breheny featured in WIPR 18 March
Partner and Head of Trade Marks Claire Breheny has been featured in World IP Review, following her commentary on the recent disputes, Katy Perry v Katie Perry and Estée Lauder v Jo Malone.
Read the article here |
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| Sustainability at London Fashion Week: Innovation in Biomaterials 24 March
Sustainability in the fashion industry has become more than just a checkbox to tick, but a trend in itself. In this article, Associate Rachael Martin explores the science behind next-generation materials and what innovators should think about when patenting their biomaterial-related inventions.
Read the article here |
| Partner Claire Breheny and Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Tanya Rahman featured in Trademark Lawyer 5 March
Partner and Head of Trade Marks Claire Breheny and Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Tanya Rahman have written an article for The Trademark Lawyer Magazine as the cover story for the 1st edition of 2026.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire sponsor the Non-Law into Law Conference for the third year 20 March
On the 18th of March, Partners James Pitchford and Anna Gregson, and Technical Assistant Louis Brosnan spoke at The Non-Law Into Law Conference at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which Mathys & Squire sponsored for the third year running.
Read the article here |
| Increase in fees at the EPO to apply from April 2026 17 March
In this article, we summarise how the European Patent Office will increase a number of its fees by approximately 5% from the 1st of April 2026, applying primarily to fees incurred during patent prosecution.
Read the article here |
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE
- Red Flags vs Returns: What Makes A Successful Hardware Startup? - |
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Software has been catching people’s attention and dominating the headlines, but the British Design Fund stems from the belief that hardware is the backbone to our country’s success and future security. |
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In our latest episode, we are joined by Damon Bonser, co-founder and CEO of the British Design Fund, which champions early-stage product businesses with real-world impact.
Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube or Spotify. |
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