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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 are shining a spotlight on the recent G 1/25 oral proceedings which highlighted the EPO’s uniquely demanding approach to description amendments.
Our latest news and articles throughout April include: ''Contentious COVID-19 patents: UPC revokes remdesivir patent", "Senior Expertise Without the Senior Headcount: The Case for a Fractional IP Advisor", "Building Value Through IP – Patent Strategy Licensing Trends and Deal Making in Life Sciences", "Trainer patent race intensifies as patent filings jump 31% in the last year" and more.
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
- G 1/25 “Hydroponics”: Enlarged Board hears challenge to EPO description amendment practice - |
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Oral proceedings before the Enlarged Board of Appeal has brought the EPO’s controversial practice of requiring description amendments into sharp focus. |
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In this article, Partner Alexander Robinson examines how this written decision will be important not only for European practitioners, but also for overseas applicants and attorneys. |
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Contentious COVID-19 patents: UPC revokes remdesivir patent 11 May
On 4 May, the UPC revoked the anti-viral remdesivir Unitary Patent owned by Chinese research institute AMMS and rejected all limitations proposed by the patentee. Technical Assistant Grace Heredge Thomas and Managing Associate Olivia Creemer discuss the court's decision in light of the post-pandemic landscape.
Read the article here |
| Building Value Through IP – Patent Strategy Licensing Trends and Deal Making in Life Sciences 1 May
In this article, Mathys & Squire Consultant and Technical Assistant Mohammed Shafi combines his expertise in IP strategy and Life Sciences to highlight the importance of building a strong patent portfolio in this sector.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire retains Gold Tier ranking in IAM Patent 1000 2026 29 May
We are delighted to be recommended in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, remaining in the Gold Tier for prosecution in the United Kingdom: England and Wales.
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| Senior Expertise Without the Senior Headcount: The Case for a Fractional IP Advisor 18 May
Our integrated consulting service offers our clients the opportunity to access senior strategic, legal and operational IP support without investing in a full-time hire. Head of Consulting Lyle Ellis discusses the benefits of relying on a fractional IP advisor, as an effective alternative to senior recruitment.
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| Trainer patent race intensifies as patent filings jump 31% in the last year 6 May
Partner Rebecca Tew and Managing Associate Adam Gilbertson have been featured in Business Insider, World IP Review and the Retail Times providing commentary on the rise in trainer patent applications by top-level sports brands.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire strengthens senior leadership team 21 May
We are delighted to announce that Partner Dani Kramer has been promoted to Senior Equity Partner and joins the Senior Equity Management Team, whilst Partner Max Thoma has joined the Equity Partnership.
Read the article here |
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE
- The Maker Mindset: How the UK is Scaling Hardware through Community - |
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The talent pipeline for designers and engineers in the UK is excellent, but without practical infrastructure, much of that talent is lost to other industries. |
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In our latest episode, we are joined by Mat Hunter (Co-Founder of Plus X Innovation) and Michael Korn (Founder of BLUE GARAGE) who draw from their own experiences within the UK’s hardware ecosystem to explore what early-stage founders truly need to succeed.
Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube or Spotify. |
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