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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 June!
This month we are shining a spotlight on the recent decision in the Hikma Pharmaceuticals v Amarin Pharma Inc. case, and the impact this might have on the enforcement of pharmaceutical patents.
Our latest news and articles throughout June include: "AI in CleanTech: Powering Climate Innovation, and Why IP Strategy Matters", "The GLP-1 Effect: Could Weight-Loss Drugs Reshape the Environmental Footprint of What We Eat?", "Padel related trade mark filings jump 148% as businesses tap into the sport’s booming growth" and more.
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SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
- Do ‘skinny labels’ provide protection from infringement? - |
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The US Supreme Court’s recent decision in Hikma Pharmaceuticals v Amarin Pharma Inc. ruled that generic manufacturer Hikma did not induce infringement of Amarin’s patent. |
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Partner Philippa Griffin and Technical Assistant Grace Heredge Thomas outline what this could mean for enforcement of pharmaceutical patents against generics in the US, and how this compares to the approach taken by the UK courts. |
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AI in CleanTech: Powering Climate Innovation, and Why IP Strategy Matters 24 June
Technical Assistant Charlotte Penney and Partner Andrew White showcase startups from the Greenhouse Accelerator that are using AI-driven technology to make a meaningful environmental impact, and explore why an effective IP strategy is key to commercial success.
Read the article here |
| Padel related trade mark filings jump 148% as businesses tap into the sport’s booming growth 17 June
Partner Rebecca Tew has been featured in The Times, The Observer and World IP Review providing commentary on the increase in trade mark applications that are associated with popular sports game Padel.
Read the article here |
| The boom in beauty brand investments leads to a 31% rise in UK trade mark disputes last year 23 June
Partner Claire Breheny has been featured in World IP Review and Retail Times offering insight into the rise in trade mark disputes involving influencer brands and “dupe” products.
Read the article here |
| IP Audit Checklist: What’s the Importance of an IP Audit, and How Do You Conduct One? 9 June
Head of Mathys & Squire Consulting Lyle Ellis breaks down the importance of conducting an IP audit, examining the logistics behind this process, and highlighting how our consulting team can help you understand your intangible assets.
Read the article here |
| World Environment Day 2026: What Patents Tell Us About The Future Of Battery Tech 5 June
Partner Posy Drywood and Associate Alex Turner analyse recent patent activity across the battery landscape, looking closely at emerging innovations, and drawing conclusions for the future of battery tech and clean energy.
Read the article here |
| Diabetes Awareness Week: Are We Getting Closer To A Cure? 11 June
Technical Assistant Gabriella Cope and Associate Rogen Leung explore the landscape of diabetes-related IP and the strategic implications for innovators in the space.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire Receives Ecovadis Committed Badge for Sustainability Performance 30 June
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded the EcoVadis Committed Badge, recognising our continued commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
Read the article here |
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| The GLP-1 Effect: Could Weight-Loss Drugs Reshape the Environmental Footprint of What We Eat? 25 June
Research shows how GLP-1 receptor agonists change people's dietary habits. Partner Michael Stott debates whether this apparent shift in people's consumption could have a positive knock-on effect on the environment.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire Partners ranked in Managing IP’s IP STARS 2026 26 June
We are delighted to share that we have been featured in Managing IP’s leading legal directory, IP STARS. Our feature in the directory is an excellent achievement, highlighting our talent, expertise and positive client feedback.
Read the article here |
| Pride Month 2026: When distinctiveness goes beyond a trade mark 29 June
D&I Partner Andrea McShane and Trade Mark Partner Harry Rowe discuss the history behind the legal protection of the Pride flag and why businesses would struggle to register it as a trade mark now.
Read the article here |
| Cervical Screening Awareness Week: How Can We Make Healthcare More Inclusive? 29 June
Partner Dylan Morgan and Technical Assistant Nathalie Richards discuss the innovation behind client Papcup, a less invasive, at-home alternative to the traditional speculum in the hope of making cervical screening more comfortable.
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| Mathys & Squire recognised as one of Europe’s Leading Patent Firms by the Financial Times 2026 16 June
We are delighted to announce that we have been named as one of Europe’s Leading Patent Firms in the Financial Times 2026 rankings for the eighth consecutive year. We have been recommended in four specialist areas of expertise.
Read the article here |
| Mathys & Squire announces senior promotions across UK offices 15 June
We are delighted to announce a new round of senior promotions across our UK offices, reflecting our dedication to strategic growth as a firm as well as the value we place on career progression.
Read the article here |
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Webinar - Protecting Quantum Innovation 15 July
Partner Edd Cavanna and Technical Assistant Daniel Speed will be presenting a webinar with IP Business Academy on intellectual property in quantum innovation, discussing the current trends in this sector and the IP strategies that enable long-term commercial growth.
Sign up here |
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE
- Ready For Launch: How to Protect Space Tech - |
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With Artemis II launched in April this year, the first human mission beyond low Earth orbit since 1972, we are gearing up for the next generation of space technology. |
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In our latest episode, Managing Associates Peter Herrick and William Wathey from Mathys & Squire take us on a journey beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, sharing the expertise they have gained from advising companies on IP strategy in this sector.
Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube or Spotify. |
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